I decided to write this post for all the girls/women out there who find they just can't perfect that sultry smokey eye no matter what they do. The key is technique, the correct technique and that's what I am going to talk about today.
In my experience as a makeup artist the most requested look is a 'Kim Kardashian' or 'Mila Kunis' inspired smokey eye, why? because they look good obviously but mainly because they have a fantastic makeup artist that know exactly how to perfect that certain smokey technique.
1. Quality brushes are essential in getting your technique right. I use 'Real Technique' or 'Ecotools' brushes.
2 .A primer needs to be applied all over the eyelid to create a smooth base so that the pigment of the shadow has something to sit and stick to.
3. A light hand needs to be used when applying an eyeshadow or a pigment, usually using a 'packing' or 'patting' motion.
4. When blending an eyeshadow you blend upwards and outwards but as light handed as possible in circular motions. Blending is always done with a fluffy, very soft blending brush.
5. How do you know when to stop blending?
There should be no harsh lines left and the transition between the two colours should be almost invisable.
6. Always blend out with a lighter colour. For example if I was defining the crease with a dark brown, I would blend out with a light brown to soften the dark brown on the crease. This takes that horrible harsh line away and softens it, which in turn creates the 'smokey' effect that you want.
Dont expect eyes like Kim or Mila first go because chances are it wont look like that.
Youtube is fantastic aswell for helping out with detailed step by step tutorials.
I actually can't wait to start my youtube (eventually) :-)
Everybody's got to start somewhere so get practicing ladies and remember BLEND BLEND BLEND.
Hope this helped.
Vanity Vixen x
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