How to make a perfect smoky-eye in minutes? With the right tools, good makeup, of course. Cosmo offers you a free and imaginative eye makeup course, to master perfectly the makeup technique of the smoky-eye, also called smoky eyes!
The smoky-eye? We all dream of it! How to achieve a smoky-eye easily in minutes? Contrary to appearances, it’s easy … Cosmo’s faith!
Before giving you all the secrets of the smoky-eye, here are some information, tips and tricks to master to perfection this makeup technique.
The smoky-eye, what is it?
Smoky-eye is a makeup technique that consists of creating a halo around the eye. The French synonym for this eyelid makeup is also “smoky eye”… everything is said!
What products and tools for a smoky-eye?
To make this eyelid makeup, you need:
at least they have different eye shadows (we can mount up to 5 similar colors). In terms of color, choose black, dark brown, dark blue. Even if one can apply this makeup technique with any color!
a flat brush to apply eye shadow on the eyelid
a blending brush to blur, therefore, the eye shadow above the eyelid and flush with the lower lashes
a kohl pencil (better than eyeliner because it fades better)
What makeup for a smoky-eye?
Attention: when you “wear” a smoky-eye, the complexion must be absolutely perfect!
We choose a neutral foundation that unifies the complexion. Blush is applied to the cheekbones to avoid the bad-looking effect induced by the very make-up eyes associated with the nude complexion.
On the lips, no sparkling red! We keep this rule: if we load the eyes, we discreetly make up the lips, and vice-versa. With a smoky-eye, we use a light gloss, even transparent.
Eye color and smoky-eye
Green eyes, brown eyes, blue eyes : the smoky-eye is a makeup eyelids that suits all colors and all forms of eyes.
Some tips:
hazel eyes can use warm colors such as brown, black, green
brown eyes can use warm colors also, brown, black, green
black eyes will favor brown (black may harden the features)
blue eyes can use warm colors and cool colors: brown, black, green but also blue and purple
green eyes can use warm colors and cool colors: brown, black, green but also blue. Now Remember these tips in mind, go for the realization of your smoky-eye!