MASTERING THE ART OF BLUE SMOKEY EYE MAKEUP!

Our enduring fascination with the bold and captivating smokey eye traces its roots back to the roaring ’20s, and a century later, the love affair persists. Smokey eye makeup has been a timeless trend in the world of beauty, providing an alluring and mysterious appeal to the eyes. The timeless allure of smokey eye makeup is both predictable and undeniably glamorous, serving as a reliable go-to for everything from casual days to impromptu fancy gatherings, that call for a touch of elegance.

However, if you, like myself, find the prospect of mastering this classic look a bit daunting – truth be told, it took me quite a few years to perfect a basic smokey eye – then consider this your comprehensive guide to conquering the much-loved technique in just a few straightforward steps. Among the various color options available, blue smokey eyes stand out as a bold and captivating choice. Whether you’re preparing for a New Year’s night out on the town or a special event, learning how to achieve the perfect blue smokey eyes can elevate your makeup game to new heights.

STEP 1: PREP YOUR EYELIDS

Before laying your first color, it’s always a good idea to prep your eyes. It is very essential to create a smooth plain canvas for any eye makeup to show up beautifully. You can either use an eye shadow primer or use a mattifying concealer for that purpose. Concealers are my personal favorite to start with. As this is a beginner-friendly guide for smokey eye makeup, I want to be as clear as possible in my steps.

Start with applying concealer of your skin tone or a shade lighter to your eyes and blend it with a brush or sponge.

Remember to use the smokey eye makeup strategically during this step, ensuring that the concealer or primer is evenly distributed. This sets the stage for vibrant and long-lasting blue smokey eyes.

PRO TIP: You can take black eye pencil as your base for that blue shade to show even more intense.

STEP2: ADD DEPTH BY ADDING TRANSITION COLOURS

There are various ways to achieve a smokey eye makeup. To create your base, start with laying your first dark brown colour in the socket. Select neutral tones like taupe, brown, or gray to compliment your blue eye shadows. Using a blending brush, apply a lighter brown or taupe transition shade above the previous dark shade, working in small circular motions to ensure a seamless blend.

This step is crucial in smokey eye makeup, as it prevents any harsh lines and adds dimension to your eye look. The transition shades act as a bridge between the bold blue and your natural skin tone, resulting in a professional and polished appearance.

STEP 3: CHOOSE A PERFECT BLUE SHADE

The art of blue smokey eyes lies in selecting the right shade of blue that complements your eye color and skin tone. Go with darker shades of blue such as navy blue or royal blue, if you have lighter eyes, and if you have darker eyes, consider experimenting with brighter blues like turquoise or electric blue.

Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply the chosen blue eyeshadow to the entire eyelid, starting from the inner corner and working your way outward. Ensure that the color is evenly distributed, intensifying the hue as needed for a captivating blue smokey effect.

PRO TIP: Add a shimmery blue on top to add that extra oomph!!

STEP 4: ADD A LINER OF YOUR CHOICE

You can never go wrong with a liner in any eye makeup, depending on what style of liner you are choosing. Whether it’s wing liner or smoked-out liner or even going graphic for that matter. I recommend going for a classic black wing liner for that extra edginess. Also, it creates a base for your lashes. Furthermore, add a black kohl to the upper and lower waterline to add that extra smokiness to the look.

STEP 5: FINAL TOUCHDOWN

Last but not the least, emphasize your eye makeup by applying a few strokes of volumizing mascara. Alternatively, for a cohesive finish, consider completing the look with false eyelashes.

PRO TIP: For an extra touch of eye-catching brilliance, illuminate your eyes by pressing loose glitter foil pigments or a shimmery shadow shade onto the inner corners, using a small brush.

Despite the initial impression of complexity, achieving a smokey-eye look is surprisingly straightforward – especially with my simple breakdown. Let’s face it, this is likely the most straightforward tutorial you’ll come across 😊. Go ahead and embrace the allure of blue smokey eyes – a classic and captivating makeup trend that never goes out of style. Take a look here for more Reference pictures! Stay on BEAUTYSPADE for more such tutorials! Have fun beautifying yourself!