Are you looking for tips on how to get the perfect smokey eye? Look no further! If you can’t tell we LOVE the smokey eye around here! Why? The smokey eye is always in style. Year after year it is a classic addition to add to your makeup “wardrobe”. If you missed our video tutorial on smokey eyes you can catch up here and here. Don’t worry. We will wait. 😉

Now that your caught up lets talk about a few tips for the perfect smokey eye.

Smokey Eye Tips

Tip #1: Perfectionism

The perfect smokey eye is NOT PERFECT. Smokey eyes are sexy because they look slept in. They are called “smokey” because there are no harsh lines. Smokey eyes are like pretty much everything else in life, it’s the imperfections that make them beautiful.

Tip #2: Undefined Brows

What is the difference between raccoon eyes and a smokey eye? Brows. You can snag your free brow e-book here.

Tip #3: Naked Lids

I am a big offender in this department. I have applied shadow without primer. GASP! 😉 I have told myself it didn’t matter, just once won’t hurt and then paid the penalty. Falling victim to the smears and the creases and the dissapearing eyeshadow. It isn’t worth it. Especially when you can make it for only a dollar or two! See our easy-to-follow recipe here.

Tip #4: Off balance

Sometimes you can do a dark eye and a dark lip and not look hooker-ish. Sometimes you can do dark eyes and no blush and not look dead. Sometimes you can look at yourself in a magnified mirror and not be totally freaked out. Most of the time though, it’s best not to risk it. Some soft pink blush and a nude or light pink lip is a perfect pair.

Tip #5: Skipping the highlights

This is probably the most forgotten and most important part of a smokey eye. I cannot stress it enough. You have to offset that dark with some bright! I use and put it under my eyes (and I go way down to the sides of my nostril with it) and on my brow bone.

Tip #6: Lash and tear line neglect

Without BLACK eyelashes and a BLACK tear line your eyes won’t pop as much and won’t look finished.

Tip #7: Lack of Layering

You can’t create the softness and the blendedness you need without a fair amount of layering. Build the color you want one layer at a time and you will be much happier with the end result.

This palette is PERFECT for a smokey eye. So many stunning colors that shimmer and sparkle that will knock your socks off!

We hope this gave you some great tips on creating your “perfect” smokey eye!

XOXO~ M&D