5 Eye Makeup Tutorials for Amazing Smoky Eyes

If you have noticed closely, you will find that smoky eye style makeup is a trend that comes and goes with every fashion trend once in a while. This makeup art has been around for many centuries and there are numerous examples like Cleopatra from the historical world to Sophia Loren from the modern world. This is because women love to make their eyes stand out. This trend was very prominent in the 20^th century from 1950s to 1960s and since then has been omnipresent.   

The reason for calling this eye makeup style as smoky is because of the matte and dark shades of the colors like gray, brown and charcoal that are used to give eyes a smoky look. Darker colors of the color palette are the primary colors. There are several variations of this trend, including brown smoky eye, classic smoky eye, everyday neutral smoky eye, black smoky eye and so many others. Likewise, there are so many techniques to apply eye makeup but the goal remains the same: to make the eyes look broad, mysterious, intriguing and more appealing.

In some smoky eye makeup, only powder shadow is used. The art of smoky eye is a type of makeup artistry that is generally very tough to master. This is why women generally follow instructions by reading or viewing smoky eye makeup tutorials online to try their hand at the art. But it is also a fact that if in desperation, an amateur goes for smoky eyes without proper instructions, she can easily make her eyes look washed out and weary. This makeup artistry is hard to master but not impossible. If you love the look of smoky eyes, you can try out our simple yet stunning tutorials that can guide you to make your eyes look appealing.

Here are some styles to master the art of sexy smolder to give your eyes a different look for different occasions:

Simple Smoky Eye

It is entirely on you whether you want casual or dramatic smoky eyes. If you love to be more subtle and prefer elegant appearance, then this is perhaps the style for you. This simple smoky eye makeup suits any occasion as well as goes great with a regular day at work. This is a very understated look but mind you it looks very sexy.

Black And Pink Shade Valentines Look

As the name suggests this look is especially designed for the lovely ladies out there in love and want to make the most of the love day. Besides, this Valentine’s style will make your eyes look gorgeous and perfect for wedding season or any evening occasion. The classic combination of black with a little hint of pink is sure going to yield a super-romantic look. This style has the element of glamour and dazzle and suits best with pink lips and a messy bun.

Classic Smoky Eye Makeup

This style is for those who love to blend sexy with sophistication. This smoky eye look is not too harsh and not too sophisticated. There is this very fine line that separates sexy and sophistication brilliantly and that’s why it is a classic smoky eye. This makeup style emphasizes more on your features in a very pleasing and subtle way and let you gracefully flaunt on a party, date night or on a regular day out.

Navy And Purple Smoky Eyes

The adorable, elegant and sweet charisma of the velvety eye shadows is surely something one cannot forget. Its application is quite similar to the black smoky eyes but with a twist. With the use of two of the hottest fall colors – namely purple and navy – your eyes are going to look majestic.

Shiny Smoky Eyes

Have you tried metallic shadow? If not, then use it like a shimmery silver shade that gives you striking eyes perfect for your night of fun. You can also highlight the eyes with a black shadow and define your eyes with black eyeliner. The final look is so gorgeous that you would not hold yourself to try it again. This stunning black and silver smoky makeup is effortless and gives a stunning look.

You can search about these eye makeup styles for a pictorial presentation to help you determine the final look. Beside the above-mentioned smoky eye makeup, there are tons of different styles too.

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