Smokey Eye Tutorial

Smokey Eye Tutorial. Black eyeliner Mascara Instructions: Start by applying neutral base eyeshadow to the upper lid. Then smudge the same shade along lower lashlines.

Next up: an eyeshadow or eyeliner for color. Use a shade of bronze on the outer edges and to make the d- shape. Makeup primer helps to give your face a smooth base for an even application that goes the distance.

Avoid applying dark shadow over your entire lid.

Using your pencil brush, gently blend the same dark eyeshadow from step two across your eyeliner to give it a smokey haze and soften any harsh edges.

This will help eliminate any harsh contrast between your nude lid and black crease, creating a more seamless finish. Pick a shade that's just a bit deeper than the shadow you applied as your base. To become the ultimate smokeshow, you need a few things.