Hi guys!
Or whoever reads this... Heh heh heh. So I've been wanting
to do a makeup tutorial the last few days just for funs and
decided to do my quick smokey eye today and thought, "hey!
why don't I just do that?!" Especially because from the many
smokey eye tutes I've seen out there, it takes a lot of time and
blending and talking. I just wanted to show how someone, anyone
could do a really quick one that is wearable any time (not just
red carpet, celebrity, or special evening time occasions).
After you have all of your foundation on and set, you can prime the eye if you like.
I wasn't going to be out much today, so I skipped long wear primer. Anyways!
Start with the lighter color base, I chose my metallic like grey from Aveda. With
an eye shadow applicator I applied two layers, to get a nice even shade. I stop
about a third into my eye, leaving blank lid for the darker shade on the outside. Next,
I took my blending brush (the miracle worker brush!) and applied a thin layer of
black to that empty spot, flaring out the edge. I like the flare to help keep the
illusion of bigger eyes. And that is your smoked edge!
Then we want some highlight! I have this sparkly, but sheer loose powder I like
to brush lightly along the brow line and a little into the black, to blend slightly. Next
step! Eyeliner! Take a pencil, any pencil will do! Wipe away the wetness from your
water line and apply as you see fit. Close the eye to set the liner on bottom and top lid.
Next I like to go over the black pencil with the same black we used for the smoke effect
using an eyeliner brush. Gently sweep it along (and be careful if you wear contacts! it can
hurt getting that powder on them) until you get to the outer edge. I like to blend my bottom
liner in the smoke edge.
Now, I like liquid eyeliner. It's my preferred liner any time. And I happen to have found
a pen one that works so amazingly! It's Kat Von D's tattoo make up line from Sephora
in a solid black called 'Trooper'. I cannot rave about this product enough... It's an every
day use for me, but I can't live without liner. Anyways, take the pen and start softly
on the inside of your eye, just following the lash line thinly. You can make it as thick
or thin as you please. Like my smoked edge, I like the wing to be flared out as well.
The last parts are pretty easy. Curl the lashes and add a coat or three of mascara!
Don't buy that Flirt! Big Flirt mascara I used. It honestly is an annoying, clumpy
mascara. : / At least I only got it for three bucks! And don't forget to do the bottom
lashes, I like two coats if you want them to be more so dramatic.
For during the day-wear, I like to keep my lips nude/light mocha color. For something
fancier, or evening, go bold with a red lip! Play it up! Have fun! It is makeup after all.
xoxo
Don't regret~
alexisxstetic
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