Products
Compact dust
Use the same compact powder that you usually use to cover the imperfections on your face. If you have to buy one, then try to get a powder that is the same tone as your skin or by default, one that is darker.
Translucent loose powder.
We will only use it to apply under the eyes and thus avoid dark shadow stains. After applying these powders it is much easier to remove it. We will use only a little.
Shadows for upper eyelid
To create this smoky effect on the eyes it is necessary to use several colors of shadows. The shades that are generally used to create a dark effect around the eyes are gold, gray, blue, green, brown and purple. You can use any color you like, but to achieve the smoky effect it needs to be dark and bright.
Shades to illuminate
Since the makeup will be so dark, it will also be necessary to apply shadows of light tones to illuminate some areas of the eye. The most recommended shades are white and ivory colors.
Eyeliner
You need to get a dark black eyeliner. Liquid eyeliners are the most used for this type of makeup, but if you do not have too much pulse to draw the line of the edge of the eyes, it will be better to use an eyeliner pencil even if the line is not so black.
mascara
There are many masks that, in addition to giving color to your eyelashes, thicken it. These products are ideal for this type of makeup since your eyes will stand out more.
Prepare the skin
Cleaning and moistening
So that the shadows set well on the skin and the makeup lasts longer It is necessary to deeply cleanse the skin of the eyelids and around the eyes. You must remove all traces of previous makeup, you can use a moisturizer and cotton. Apply the cream and with the cotton remove all residues from the skin. Then reapply cream to moisturize the entire area.
Apply translucent powder
Using a brush or large brush, apply loose powder under the eyes. A fair amount is not necessary, as they will be removed later. These powders are used to prevent dark shadows from causing spots on the skin that are later difficult to erase. When finishing the makeup should be removed with a brush.
Compact dust
Apply the compact powder that you usually use to the area of your eyelids. With this we will achieve a more even skin color and then it will be easier to give the desired color with the shadows.
Step by step
Border
We will start by drawing the entire contour of the eye with a black eyeliner. Rest the pencil or brush, depending on the type of eyeliner you use, in the central corner of the eye and from there start with a line towards the outer joint.
Draw a medium thick line, don't worry if it doesn't come out perfect since then we have to blend it upwards with a sponge.
Shades
Earlier we said that we will use multiple shadow colors. The first one that we will use is the color that you have chosen for the makeup. We will apply it to what is known as a mobile eyelid.
Now we will apply the shadow of the darkest color on the eyelid bone. With a brush or a sponge we will blur it until it mixes with the color that we applied before. Then also towards the outer corner of the eye to achieve the effect.
Illuminator
The white or ivory-colored shadow should be applied to the fixed part of the eyelid to illuminate the eye. You should also apply it in the lower area of the eye, draw a thin line under the eyeliner. Then with a brush or sponge, blend it.
Tabs
This step is very simple. We must use an eyelash archer to give it the desired shape. Then we will apply the colored mask, which, as we said before, should preferably be black. Apply one coat and let it dry, then apply another. The most recommended is that you use a waterproof mascara.
Makeup Guide
Eyes make up
- Makeup according to the shape of the eyes
- Makeup for brown eyes
- Makeup according to eye color
- Smoky eyes
- Eyeliner
- Types of shadows
- Eye makeup with glasses
Lips and skin makeup
- Lip makeup
- Lip color according to skin color
- Blush according to the shape of the face
- Choosing the perfect blush
- Types of bases and basic application
- Cover blemishes
- Makeup for brown skin
Makeup for special occasions