A Step-By-Step Tutorial To Master Smokey Eye Makeup

As effortless as a well-done smokey eye makeup looks, the process to achieve it demands a lot of patience, precision, and practice. Sexy & sultry, this eye makeup look may seem simple to pull off until it looks more raccoon than rebellious (we’ve all been there!) A smokey eye makeup look is versatile enough to look good on everyone. Use two or three shades to create the look, or go monochrome, depending on your outfit (and your mood!) But to get the best out of this eye makeup look, the trick is to adjust it to your eye shape and size. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial to master this eye makeup look. 

Quick PSA: If you’re all about that clean girl aesthetic, then the smokey eyes makeup look may not be the one for you. 

Step 1: 

Start by applying your eyeshadow over your eyelids to create a base for your look. Opt for shades like browns or greys for a more natural smoky eye makeup. If you have hooded eyes, then opt for lighter shades to create this look to avoid making your eyes look smaller. 

Step 2: 

Next, apply your eyeliner along your lash line and extend it slightly outward to create a small wing. Use a gel or glide-on formula for ease of application. Once applied, smoke it out using your eyeshadow brush to blend it in with your eyeshadow. 

Step 3: 

Go in with your eyeshadow again; this time, use a slightly darker tone to blend it with your eyeliner and halfway up on your eyelids as well. Also, deposit a small amount of colour on your lower lash line. Softly press the eyeshadow close to your lower lash line and use your fingers or a brush to smoke it out. 

Step 4: 

Use a shimmer eyeshadow of the same shade as the rest of your smokey eyes makeup or a shade lighter. Dab it gently across your eyelids as a finishing touch. 

Step 5: 

To enhance your smokey eye makeup look further, highlight your brow bone and inner corners. Take a small amount of highlighter on your pinky finger and dab it gently on the inner corners of your eyes, and brush a little highlighter on your brow bone as well. 

Step 6: 

To finish up the smokey eye makeup look, grab your mascara and apply evenly across your lashes. First, apply one coat and let it dry, then follow it up with a second layer for more definition. 

Running short of time, or just don’t feel like going through with every step of the process? Here’s a quicker, easier tutorial to get the same look. 

• Pick an eyeshadow and apply it on your eyelids and blend it toward the outer corner. 

• Once done, grab your eyeliner and apply it on your bottom lid and use it on your lash line. 

• Smudge it out for a soft, smokey effect. 

• Take a shimmery eyeshadow and just dab it gently on the inner corners to the middle of your eyelids. You can opt out of this step if you’re eyeing a more natural smokey eye makeup look. 

But whether you’re doing the whole process or cutting it short, here are all the products you need to get the look from Simply Nam: 

1. Dawn to Dusk Eyeshadow Palette - A mix of matte, metallic, and metal foil finishes, this versatile eyeshadow palette has it all and more! The smooth textures and excellent colour payoff make it ideal to create a smokey eye or any eye makeup look. Crease-free and smudge-proof, this eyeshadow palette will take your eye makeup from dawn to dusk (literally!)

2. The Ultimate Kajal - With a range of 4 versatile shades like the classic black, the subtle brown, the brilliant blue, and the subtle metallic bronze; this range of eyeliners not only offers one-stroke, intense colour payoff, but it also offers colour options for when you’re feeling experimental. And the built-in smudger just makes it even more perfect to add to your bag to create smokey eye makeup. 

3. Cosmic Glow Highlighter Duo - Silky, smooth, and offering a long-lasting shine, this highlighter palette offers 2 universally flattering shades. Lightweight, buildable, and blendable, this highlighter gives you that lit-from-within glow you love. Dot it on the inner corners of your eyes to make your eyes look brighter and more awake. Want to create something unique? Mix the 2 shades to create a unique shimmery shade. 

4. Flawless Pro Cluster Lashes - Think your mascara isn’t enough? Then give your lashes an upgrade with these cluster lashes. Available in 4 sizes, these cluster lashes are perfect to use on all eye shapes. They add the perfect touch of glam without looking overpowering, with their natural-looking appearance. Easy to apply and reusable, mix the sizes and use these cluster lashes to get the look you desire. 

From the step-by-step tutorial to the best products to achieve the smokey eyes makeup look, we’ve answered all your questions. But there are still some pointers you need to keep in mind before you dive into creating the look yourself. 

• Keep the process simple and use no more than 3 colours to create your smokey eye makeup look. Using more colours will only make them clash and create a mess instead of a beautiful eye look. 3 colours and an eyeliner are all you need to create this look. 

• Keep the darkest point of your look close to the lash line. This will ensure that the look draws attention to your eyes rather than to the rest of your makeup. 

• Experiment with your eyeliner depending on the rest of your eye look. Think blue eyeliner for a bold look or brown eyeliner for something more subtle. Because a classic black eyeliner is never the answer to all your eye looks. 

• Your blending brush is your best friend. More than the colours you use, what matters is how well you blend it all out; because at the end, whether you use a dark shade or light shade, if you don’t blend it well, you’ll be left with a messy look rather than a sultry smokey eye makeup look.