Makeup Minute How To: Create a Smokey Eye

Along with a gorgeous red lip, a classic smokey eye is a must-have in any woman’s beauty arsenal.  But working with darker hues can be intimidating, so whether it’s reserved for special occasions or you’re bold enough to rock the look by day, check out these simple how-to tips from makeup artist and brow guru Ramy Gafni :

1. For a super-fast, neutral (i.e wearable) Smokey Eye: Apply moisturizing Skin Stick concealer around entire orb of the eye – including lash line to brow bone, Set concealer with Pure Radiance Pressed Powder. The concealer and powder bring the eyes forward and act as a base for your eye makeup so that it goes on more smoothly, shows up better and lasts longer.
 
Using the double ended Perfect Eye Wand, Line upper and lower lash line with the eyeliner end. You can make the line as strong, soft or dramatic as desired. Also, you can make the line very defined.  If you’re not expert at applying liner, smudge the line with a cotton swab for a smokier effect that does not require a perfect application!
 
Then, using the shadow end of the Perfect Eye Wand, draw the shadow across your entire eyelid and blend in using your finger tip. Draw the shadow on top of the liner on your lower lash line to further smoke it up. Add Mascara and Voila! Smokey Eyes!
 
 
2. For a more traditional and dramatic Smokey Eye, Apply concealer and powder as illustrated above, then use my Eye Smokey Eyeshadow Trio. Apply the grey shadow to eye lid using the flat end of the Eyeshadow brush, then apply the white shadow under the brow bone to highlight.
 
Using a flat, square eyeliner brush, moisten the brush in water and run it over the black eyeliner in the eyeshadow trio.  Line the upper and lower lashline. Smudge the line if desired and add mascara – you’ll have Smokey eyes for any occasion!
 

If you’re interested in checking out the Ramy Beauty Therapy products above, be sure to visit www.ramybeautytherapy.com.  If you’re shopping in your stash instead, keep in mind that you can likely substitute each recommendation for a similar product that you may already own!

Image courtesy of Ramy.