Smokey Eyes Makeup

The Smokey Eyes look has been in fashion for many centuries and is believed to have been used as far back as the ancient Egyptians.

Although it’s popularity periodically fades,  it is still as popular today as it ever was and has become the classic eye makeup.

Smokey Eyes are probably the most sexy and sophisticated look you can get with eye makeup and when done well, looks really attractive on any woman.

Traditionally we believe that the eyes are the window to the inner being and anyone looking into the eyes will see what is going on inside another person. By applying your eyeshadow correctly you become more attractive to anyone looking into your eyes.

If you look at any film, magazine or celebrity and most times there is someone wearing this type of eye makeup style.

Season after season at fashion shows and  beauty exhibitions Smokey Eyes are seen on models as they show off the latest fashion creation. It is a timeless look that you can wear with almost anything and still be up to date with fashion.

If you want to learn to do Smokey Eyes on yourself or a friend, you have come to the right place. On these pages we will bring you hints, tips and techniques for applying Smokey Eyes makeup.

The secret to a perfect Smokey Eyes look is subtle blending to bring together the colours softly. It’s important to ensure that you use lighter base colors under darker richer colors to get a pleasant mix. Typically darker shades of gray, brown and charcoal are preferred as they are dark but it is also possible to use the darker shades of blue as well.

It isn’t essential to buy the most expensive name brand mascara and eye shadow products but while you are practising buy the cheapest products so any mistakes cost you very little. Once you have your confidence then you can start to use your favorate eye make up all the time.

Any eye color can be matched to almost any shade of eye shadow but there are some “secret” combinations that work extremely well.

Smokey Eyes are the ultimate going out, partying or dating makeup secret. Using the eye makeup correctly will alter the shape of your face and eyes tremendously taking you to a superstar look.

Go to our How To Do Smokey Eyes makeup page for your step by step guide.

You can master the techniques, experiment with  color combinations and blending and you will be able to transform yourself with irresistable Smokey Eyes makeup.