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How To: Smoky Eye

May 18th, 2009

Last week, when I posted these images, I received numerous requests for a make-up tutorial. I’m no make-up artist, but I’ve mastered a smoky eye to my liking. Here are my steps for creating the nighttime look:

Products:
Mascara: Define-a-Lash Mascara
Eyeliner: Clinique Kohl Eyeliner
Eyeshadow: Stila Ebony Shadow
Highlighter: Benefit Mr. Frosty Highlighter Pencil
Concealer: Time Balm

http://nora.brown@gmail.com Nora
Just wanted to say I’ve come across this article a couple of times while searching for smokey eyes recently. Yours is one of the BEST tutorials I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a *lot*, believe me)! I recently bought a dark green (MAC Tarnish) kohl and used my finger to smudge, similar to you, with beautiful results. Thanks for the great how-to and I love your blog name!
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http://www.pennyla.com penny. LA
Thank goodness I’m not the only one that applies concealer to my lips (especially with played-up eyes)!
http://www.modernjap.com Antonia
This is a great tutorial! Love the look, thank you for sharing it — I am going to try it tonight Have you seen Smokey Eye Tutorial? You should submit your write up there! I just found it on Google right before I stumbled here.
http://www.andbemerry.blogspot.com Shannon
I’ve been reading your blog for about a week now, found it on Jane Aldridge’s blog Sea of Shoes. I love the tutorials that you post, especially this one. I tried it last night for a night on the town with my boyfriend and some friends, and everyone was raving about my smoky eye! (I barely ever wear makeup, just sunscreen on my face and spf lip balm…but I will definitely do this look again!) Thanks much!
http://bestbeautybuys.wordpress.com Emma G
Great tips for a “light” version of the look.
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http://www.bohoclothing.net Boho Clothing
Awesome tutorial I love they smokey eye look.
ms.vicki
the steps u showed r so simple and easy. it makes me feel confident enough to try it! a lot of times when i see how-to-do smokey eye tutorials theres tooooo many steps involved. i tried it and succeeded!! thanx girli <3
http://vkontakte.ru/xep_xep_xep Alexei Pylev
Before the make-up girl looks a lot prettier than after.
Chloe
Question: When did having colored lips become a bad thing? Not that it doesn’t look *bad* per say, but it would look better if you picked a light rose or pink that compliments you’re complexion, rather then looking like you’re trying to hide your lips.
http://wellinla.com erin m. {{well in l.a.}}
Love it! It took me way too long in life to love makeup! Thank goodness for women with the know-how to teach the late-bloomers!
http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/ Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls
Just GORGEOUS!!! xx
http://www.chellbellz.com Michelle
i love that you are showing us older post! For those of use who haven’t been following for that long!
xoxo
Michelle.
ps. cuteness
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http://diaryofacraft-aholic.blogspot.com/ Sarah
Oh my goodness…you make this so much easier than what I’ve tried in the past! Thank you!
~Sarah
Gildete Lima
http://www.myownbohemianlife.blogspot.com/ Barbora
Fast, simple and fabulous looking Good job!
http://dreamdaymusings.blogspot.com/ marni
thanks for the simplicity! xo!
jenna
this is my favorite smokey eye! you should make more how to’s
Ashley
never never never put concealer on your lips… it is not flattering on any skin type
Anne
With a blending brush (big fluffy) add a neutral brown (I don’t want to mention it because it is so hype, but it basically contains all the browns you can need, yes Urban Decay Naked…) just above the crease and blend up to the eyebrows. It will add more drama and also soften the dark black contour.
http://thesuiteworld.com/blog/ karmin
I’ll try it hopefully I can get it right LOL
http://www.scheron.com/hugo-boss-watches Hugo Boss Watches
Thank you – the way you showed it seems so easy, but then again I never seem to get it right.
Emily
thanks! it seems easier the way you did it!
xoxo
Emily
thanks! it seems easier the way you did it! i think i’ll try it!
xoxo
http://www.leahhg.wordpress.com Leah
I just recreated this look. Check out my post: http://leahhg.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/benefits-eye-bright/
Thanks for the tutorial Emily!
emily
I liked your tutorial but more steps and more explaining would have helped.
http://ladies-trends.com/ Aaria
Wow… this tutorial was easier than i expected.. thanks a lot for sharing.. this has helped me a lot.. maybe now i’ll be able to do smoky eyes..
http://www.qvc.com Lauren
SO practical! I love this idea pretty
http://www.jessafloo.wordpress.com Jessa
If you have trouble with the shadow staying all day, I suggest using an eye primer. It makes a huge difference in the long run!
http://savgrace.blogspot.com/ Sav
Love the way your pictures are staged. They turn out great.
I am a new follower.
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Giveaway going on right now!
Paula
me encanta!
Sam
Thanx soo much! Doing this for Christmas tomorrow! So excited!
sharon
Omg amazing! Love the makeup tips. If you’re like me and have a hard time getting it to look perfect, I just bought a celebrity makeup artist Daniel Blaylock package on http://www.mintcastle.com
Karen
I have small eyes, and when I try the smoky eye thing it never looks right – any suggestions?
http://diva-la-dork.blogspot.com Hayley
Love love love!!
http://www.siding-windows.com Lasting Impressions
Gorgeous!
http://fashionatitsfall.com Fashion at it’s Fall
I love this look and goes best with a nude lip because it draws more attention to your eyes. I am really thinking about doing a similar tutorial on my blog. Love it Thank you for sharing.
http://pinterest-tutorials.blogspot.com/ Pinterest Tutorials
gorgeous and simple . a great combination . thanks
http://twitter.com/KellyAnnNYC Kelly Ann
Gorgeous, so simple and yet so striking!
xx
Kelly
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