Smokey eye makeup is an ideal makeup look for beginners as well as for experts. Whether you want to go with a classy look or want to create some dramatic eyes. Many times you have spotted many celebrities with smokey makeup looks at the red carpets, events, and fashion runways. Many people think that it is very tough to create a smoky eye look but in actuality, you can easily create black smokey eyes.
Here in this article, we will provide you with a complete guide on how you can create a bold, smokey eye makeup look for a celebrity-inspired appearance. This only requires precise attention and details to achieve a celebrity-like smoky eyes look.
How to get bold smokey eye makeup for beginners?
Whether you are aiming to create a dramatic evening look or a subtle daytime allure, you can follow the below steps to get your dreamy eyes.
Prepare your eyes
This is one of the most basic and important steps that you should not skip while creating a smoky eye effect. Start with cleaning your eyes with a cleanser and then apply a moisturizer to it.
After that, you will need to apply an eye primer so that you will get a soot base for your eyeshadow and it will also last longer. You can also apply for a neutral eyeshadow as a base so that it will even out the eyelid tone.
Choose an Eyeshadow
Always remember that, when you
are creating a smoky eye look, you should choose bold shades such as deep
browns, blacks, charcoals, or jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, or
plum. Also, you will need a lighter shade like silver, so that you can
highlight the look.
Apply the Dark Base
Whenever you are applying the base, always go with a dense eyeshadow brush. Take your brush and then apply a matte black or dark brown eyeshadow to your eyelids. Make sure to focus the color on the outer corner and crease.
After that, you will need to blend the color upwards and outwards towards the brow bone using a fluffy blending brush. While you are blending the color you should make sure that there are no harsh lines.
Add Depth and Dimension
Now it is the time to add some dimension to your eyes. For that, you will need to layer a slightly light color of eyeshadow on the dark base. While you are layering the lighter shade, try to focus on the center of the lid and then blend it towards the outer corner.
Once you are done, you will need to take a clean brush and soften your edges so that you will get a seamless transition between colors.
Define the Crease
Take a smaller brush and then apply a deeper shade of eyeshadow (such as a dark brown or black) directly into the crease. It will add depth and dimension to your look. You should blend it properly so that you will not get any harsh lines.
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Highlight the Brow Bone
Once you are done with all this, it is time to apply a shimmery or matte eyeshadow shade that is lighter than your skin tone. You will need to add this to your bow as a highlighter, it will define your brows and will give you a more finished look.
Line Your Eyes
Now take a black or dark brown eyeliner to line your upper and lower lash lines. While you are doing this, make sure to do it as close to the lashes as you can. So that you will get a more natural look.
If you want to create a dramatic effect, then you can create a winged eyeliner look. Slightly extend the liner beyond the corner of your eye.
Smudge and Smoke Out
Take a smudging brush or a small angled brush to gently smudge and smoke out the eyeliner. Create a soft and sultry effect on your eyes. You can also apply a bit of dark eyeshadow along the lower lash line so that you will get a more intense look.
Finish with Mascara
The eye look is incomplete without a coat of mascara. So take your favourite mascara and coat your lashes with several layers of volumizing mascara to add drama and depth to your eyes. you can also add false lashes if you wish.
Final Touches
Now clean up if there is any fallout and complete your look with your favorite face makeup, such as foundation, blush, and lipstick. Always try to keep the face makeup look minimal so that you can keep the focus on your black smokey eyes.
Conclusion
So next time whenever you want to create a celebrity-inspired best smokey eye makeup, you can follow the above steps.
