You Can Learn The Magic Of Black Smokey Eyes

For drama and confidence nothing beats black smokey eyes. It is one of the most coveted looks. But most women never actually try it: it seems a daunting task. True: black smokey eyes are not the easiest of makeup and they do require some level of expertise. But they are also universally flattering and add sparkle to any eye color. They are also the number one seduction tool.

Let’s look at three essential rules of doing your black smokey eyes really well.

Secret One is keeping it very dark right next to the lashline. This ensures that your eyes get maximum definition.

The shape can make or break your smokey eyes. Deciding where to apply is step number two.

Blending well is the third rule.

Define your eye contour using a black eye pencil and a reliable black eye shadow. The pencil cannot be too hard and should draw a line easily, without dragging the skin. By making it dark closest to the eye you create the centre of your smoky eyes. From there you work outward by dilluting the black.

The shape of your eye should guide you in chosing your design. A different shape of smokey eyes is recommended for a big lid (as Tyra Banks’s for example) and a different one for a small lid as Sarah Jessica Parker’s. Whatever you choose, keep your black smokey eyes perky and “heading” upward at your outer eye corner. Eye makeup that points down is universally unflattering.

Blending skills are especially important when doing dark eye makeup. It’s blending that makes smokey eyes misty and intriguing, as opposed to harsh. Learn it, pick the tool that works for you and do it till you are good at it. And remember that blending is an exercise in precision. For a detailed lesson on blending read my ebook on smokey eyes . There you will find a separate chapter which focuses on the art of blending.

To ensure you look classy for hours, remember about doing touchups. Black smokey eyes can migrate every now and then: you need to keep them in check. Cotton swabs in your purse are the best antidote for it. Use them to periodically check for smudges and specks of eye shadow under your eyes. Also, the inner corner might need to be tidied up and the outer eye corner smoothed upward.

Every woman should have black smokey eyes in her repertoire of looks. Although some expertise and dedication are needed here, the benefits are great. The smouldering eye, the sexy gaze, the boost of confidence. Practice your way from step number one all the way to three and you will make this look yours.

Ewa Linsey researches and writes about smoky eye makeup. She tries out ideas and looks. The best of them are added to her step-by-step ebook guide about smokey eyes. For more tips on the sultriest of looks, here is more from Ewa about black smokey eyes.

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