Do smokey eyes look good on everyone?

A classic black smokey eye is famous for a reason. The iconic makeup style looks good on everyone and is universally flattering. When looking for a sexy nighttime look, this is a simple go-to style that always works so it’s important to have it in your arsenal.

What eye shape gets the most enhanced with smokey eyes?

Downturned, hooded, monolid and almond eyes will rock this type of smokey eye best. This is because most of the blending happens beyond the crease here, which helps when you don’t have a lot of lid space.

What colors do you need for a smokey eye?

Any color can be used to create a smokey eye, although you will need at least three shades of a similar hue. While black and gray are common options for smokey eyes, you can use brown tones, or you can get creative with purples, greens, blues, or any other color you like!

Which eyeliner is best for beginners?

The best eyeliner for beginners: tried and tested

Charlotte Tilbury Rock’n’Kohl Eyeliner Pencil.
Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Eye Liner.
Surratt Auto Graphique Liner.
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner.
Pat McGrath permagel ultra glide eye pencil.
Illamasqua Illustrator Pen.

How to create simple smokey eyes for beginners?

Start by applying a mid-tone shadow all over the lid.

Apply a liner along the lash line,making sure you’re coating and depositing colour between the lashes to instantly pop the eye.

Layer a dark tone shadow like espresso,charcoal or smoke over the liner,blending halfway up the lid and into the lid shadow.

How do you make a smokey eye makeup?

To make your smokey eye more dramatic, apply pencil, cream, or liquid eyeliner from the inside corner lash line all the way to the outer corner of your eye. To create a cat eye, which is often paired with a smokey eye, add a small upward flick of eyeliner at the outside corner of your eye, pointing up to the outside edge of your eyebrow.

How to do your own smokey eye makeup?

Apply eyeshadow base with a brush on the entire eyelid up to the edge of the eyebrows.

Brush a lighter eye shadow,e.g.

Use a darker eyeshadow to emphasize the outer corner of the eye.

Now trace the water line on the lower eyelid with a light kohl.

Apply the darker eye shadow also to the lower lash line and lightly smudge.

How to create a smoky eye like a makeup artist?

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before you start. You should always wash your hands before applying makeup,especially around the eyes.

Choose your base. You can use a regular concealer,or a product specifically designed as an eyeshadow primer.

Apply primer with your fingers.[3]…

Do the same for your other eye.