Are you a fan of smokey eye makeup looks but would never dare attempt it by yourself? The eye makeup trend is a celebrity fave yet it could be quite scary to recreate if you aren’t a makeup pro. Why? Because it is so easy to mess up and end up with a blotchy application that isn’t appealing at all. The results are usually closer to panda eyes rather than a glamm queen when you try applying it without any strategy. But, just because you’ve tried and failed before doesn’t mean you can never get it right. Smokey eye makeup can be the easiest trend to wear provided you know the tricks of the makeup trade. After much trial and error, we too have learnt how to ace a smokey eye look and we’re about to spill all the T. Here are the best tips and tricks to master the smokey eye makeup trend.
4 Hacks To Ace Smokey Eye Makeup Like A Pro
Liner Base
Blurring out a gel or Kohl eyeliner is the easiest way to achieve stunning smokey eyes. You can either opt for skinny liner application and then smudge it a bit with your fingers or a felt tip blender or you could apply the liner more boldly and blend it like a base, after which you can then dab on eyeshadow to soften the look.
Shade Matters
If you’re afraid of messing up with a basic smokey eye look, opt for brown pigments instead of black. Brown eyeliner or eyeshadow is easier to blend and always looks stunning. After blending the brown pigments for that smokey effect, apply black kajal to your lash lines and you will have a smouldering gaze.
Dab It On
Many make the mistake of swiping in black or brown eyeshadow when really they should be patting it on. Dabbing the eyeshadow instead of swiping gives more colour payoff and also offers better control. You will have less to no fallout as well. After dabbing, you can use a blending brush to softly diffuse the pigment.
Clean Up
Don’t worry if you mess up your smokey eye makeup application. Just bring out a Q-tip and micellar water. Douse the Q-tip in the micellar water and clean up the outer corners, above the crease, and even beneath your lower lash lines. You can then strategically blend on concealer so that you don’t feel like you ruined your base makeup either. If you have fallout from your application on your cheeks, use a fluffy brush to dust it off, no sweat.
Try these smokey eye makeup hacks to ace the celeb-favourite makeup trend like a boss.
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