Smokey Eye Makeup Made Easy With LoveChild

Hey beauties! When it comes to making your look bold and glamorous, the smokey eye makeup look comes right on top! The eyes say it all and this eye makeup look has been popular among beauty enthusiasts and makeup professionals alike. So if you’ve never tried a smokey eye makeup look or are just looking to perfect it, here’s LoveChild’s easy-to-follow step-by-step breakdown of how to do a smokey eye. 

Popularity of a Smokey Eye 

Thanks to its versatility, smokey makeup has been around for decades. Not only is a smokey eye good for formal party events, but it also works well for casual plans. A natural smokey eye makeup adds depth and gives more dimension to the eyes. If you are looking to add charm to your eyes for a date night or want a captivating eye makeup for a festive celebration, a smokey eyeshadow makeup is your best bet.

Another great thing about the smokey eye look  is how well it can be tailored for any eye shape. The look can also be reinterpreted in any color of your liking, imagine a green smokey look, won’t that be pretty?! 

How To Do a Smokey Eye?

Be dramatic with an eye look that intensifies the eyes. Smokey eye doesn’t require a lot of precision, just pick the right products and follow the steps, and you are good to go!

Step 1: Prep your eyelids

The eyelid skin is super delicate and needs a base for eyeshadows to glide on smoothly without any creases. Our City-Proof Hydrating Primer’s silky cream formula hydrates and creates an even texture.  

Step 2: Apply the base Eyeshadow shade

Apply a base eyeshadow all over the eyelid in the tone beige from our Cosmo Glitz Eyeshadow Palette to even out the skin tone. 

Step 3: Layer the dark shade on the outer corner

For a natural makeup smokey eye look, the trick is to pick a dark brown shade instead of a black eyeshadow. The dark brown shade from Cosmo Glitz will add the much-needed depth.

And remember, less is more! So go gradually apply the brown eyeshadow, layer by layer from the corner of the eyelid till the center of the eye.   

Step 4: Blend for a seamless gradient

The key to a good smokey eye is always blending! Move the brush in a circular motion on the edges to ensure there are no harsh lines. 

Step 5: Add Kajal to the waterline and smudge

It’s time to add the charming element to your smokey makeup, with a water-proof and smudge-proof coal black kajal like Nazar Na Lage. Apply the kajal on your upper as well as your lower waterline.

LC Tip: Take the same brush with which you applied the eyeshadow and make the edges of the kajal blur. 

Step 6: Define with Eyeliner 

Next, define your look with the elongated part of the dramatic smokey eyeliner makeup. The classic eyeliner from the Nazar Na Lage collection has a fine brush that helps you make the most precise and thin wing. Just follow your eye shape and drag the brush out from the outer corner. 

Now, this is where you can make the smokey look more fun by adding a Colored Eyeliner instead of a black one! Choose from gorgeous Sapphire blue, Peridot blue, Emerald green, Zircon green, and Topaz brown. These colors are sure to make you the talk of any party you go to!

Step 7: Finish with Mascara

Any eyelook feels incomplete without mascara, especially a smokey look. Add some much-needed oomph to your lashes with the Amplif-EYE Black Mascara to complete the smokey eye look.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Applying the dark eyeshadow color too high: As a general rule, it is best not to go higher than the center point of the eyelid, because taking the dark shade any higher will make eyes look smaller.

2. Not cleaning the fallout: Smokey eye requires layering and a lot of blending, which invites color fallout around the eye, which makes it look messy. So make sure to take a makeup wipe and a Q-tip and carefully clean the undereye and the outer corner of the eyelid. 

FAQs

1. What is a smokey eye?

A smokey eye is a makeup style where eyeshadow is blended to create a soft, diffused gradient from dark near the lash line to lighter shades outward.

2. What is the smokey eye rule?

Blend darker shades close to the lashes and fade them out with lighter tones, keeping edges soft for a seamless look.

3. How to do a smudged smokey eye?

Apply dark liner or shadow near the lash line, smudge it with a brush or fingertip, then blend outward with softer shades for a blurred finish.

And there you have it! A simple to follow step-by-step guide on how to do a smokey eye! This smokey eye look by LoveChild is universal and sure to suit all eyeshapes, including round, almond, and hooded eyes. So go ahead and add the zing to your eye makeup with LoveChild by your side!