Easy Smoky Eyes

January 15, 2012 unabergerffzbdiggvu 0 Comments

For my first makeup tutorial, I thought I’d start with an easy smoky eye. Since I recently purchased a Sephora Favorites Glitz & Glam boxed set, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try out some new products while conducting a lesson. Two birds with one stone! 🙂

Step 1:

Start with bare eyelid.

Step 2:

Apply Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow in Pug to upper eyelid.

Step 3:

Apply black pencil eyeliner to upper and lower lash lines.

Step 4:

Smudge black pencil eyeliner.

Step 5:

Layer Sephora Eyeshadow in Starry Sky over smudged pencil eyeliner.

Step 6:

Apply Ultraflesh Gold Standard mascara and false lashes.

To complete my face, I applied Josie Maran Argan Oil Illuminator to to my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose, and my cupids bow to give the illusion of more sculpted cheeks, a taller, thinner nose, and fuller lips. For a rosy, yet earthy flush, I applied Bare Escentuals All-Over Color in Glee to my cheeks. To finish, I applied Stila Lip Glaze in Vanilla over Smashbox Lip Liner in Smashing Muse.

The end result is a naturally luminous look with a strong, smoldering smoky eye that is perfect for a sexy night out! You don’t have to use these exact products, any similar colors will do, but the Sephora Glitz & Glam box IS on sale right now for $29, so if you’re interested, it’s a good time to buy. 😀

For a more detailed, comprehensive tutorial and review, click here to check out my complementary post.