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Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:40 pm  |
I think lots of us like to know how to do the smokey eye but don't know how to do it easily like in my case as well.
I saw this article and the steps seem simple enough to follow so I want to share.
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/fallbeauty/5-steps-to-the-perfect-smoky-eye-2404219/#photoViewer=1
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Follow These Simple Tips
1. Use a medium-size round brush to apply charcoal gray powder in an arch shape just above the crease of the lid. Then blend down to the lash line.
2. Trace the upper lash line with a soft black pencil, then gently smudge with your fingertip.
3. With a smaller, firm-bristle brush, press a gunmetal shade into the lower lash line.
4. Apply a pale silver powder to the inner corners of the eyes to lighten the overall effect.
5. Pile on mascara.
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:18 pm |
| thanks, i like smokey eyes, but now i am useing obagi ,even on the upper lid, so i can not make up now. |
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:58 am |
Those are good tips.
If you have trouble blending the crease color (the charcoal grey in this case)using a dome shaped fluffy brush take an eyeshadow that's slighltly darker than your skin tone and add it above the crease.
If you have deep hooded eyes or mature skin skip the dark color in the crease and just go with the skin tone shade shadow.
If your eyes are wide set, skip the inner corner highlight.
If your skin undertone is golden/yellow a black grey smokey eye looks harsh for day time, brown and purple smokey eye is a more flattering alternative.  |
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:30 am |
gunmetal shade - is that like dark grayish?
I wish they could given examples on colors more visual. |
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:52 am |
| Vanilj wrote: |
gunmetal shade - is that like dark grayish?
I wish they could given examples on colors more visual. |
Yes Vanilj, it's a very deep grey color. Many are a shimmery color but some are matte.
HTH |
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:26 pm |
Wow, thank you! You are very knowledgeable. Are you a makeup artist?
| Katrosier wrote: |
Those are good tips.
If you have trouble blending the crease color (the charcoal grey in this case)using a dome shaped fluffy brush take an eyeshadow that's slighltly darker than your skin tone and add it above the crease.
If you have deep hooded eyes or mature skin skip the dark color in the crease and just go with the skin tone shade shadow.
If your eyes are wide set, skip the inner corner highlight.
If your skin undertone is golden/yellow a black grey smokey eye looks harsh for day time, brown and purple smokey eye is a more flattering alternative. |
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:51 pm |
| Natalyn wrote: |
| Wow, thank you! You are very knowledgeable. Are you a makeup artist? |
You're very welcome Natalyn.Yes I am a makeup artist. Please feel free to ask if you need help with makeup |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:36 am |
| Katrosier wrote: |
| Natalyn wrote: |
| Wow, thank you! You are very knowledgeable. Are you a makeup artist? |
You're very welcome Natalyn.Yes I am a makeup artist. Please feel free to ask if you need help with makeup |
Ohh...good to know.
I have quite small eyes, almond shaped. Like Tia Carerres eyes, but smaller. If I try to do a full make-up for my eyes, I have a hard time not to make my eyes appear smaller than what they are. For a daytime make-up, and I don't want to look maked, just a easy (if there are an easy trick) to just give that extra to the eyes, make them Huge.   |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:17 am |
Vanilj: One of the easiest ways to make your eyes look bigger is lightening your eyebrows. Having lighter eyebrows makes your lid space look bigger, and also allows you to have darker colors in the outer corner without the makeup looking harsh on your delicate features.
I would avoid using color on the inner lid, go with highlight colors that aren't too shimmery or light eg. Ivory or beige. I would also leave the inner 2/3rds of the crease bare. Concentrate your makeup on the outer corner and around your lash line. Don't be afraid of extending your eyeliner past your natural lash line. You don't have to do a wing, just prentend the lash line is 2 or 3 mm longer. When you apply makeup blend the colors up and out. You can also line your bottom lashline and smudge it out. Here's a good example of color placement:
If you want to use color, try pastels You can also go the japanese route and use circle lenses if you're comfortable wearing contacts.
Hope that helps! |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:21 am |
I forgot to say: You can also use skintone liner on your lower waterline. Makeup forever make a nice aqua liner in a shade called champagne.
For the contacts, you can get ones that are more subtle from brazilian brand solotica. I like solotica, they're cheap, good quality and look more realistic. I can post pics if you're interested.
Offtopic: Anyone know why the reply window keeps scrolling up by itself when I get to the bottom of it? It's hard to type when you can't see what you're typing! |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:22 am |
| Katrosier wrote: |
I forgot to say: You can also use skintone liner on your lower waterline. Makeup forever make a nice aqua liner in a shade called champagne.
For the contacts, you can get ones that are more subtle from brazilian brand solotica. I like solotica, they're cheap, good quality and look more realistic. I can post pics if you're interested.
Offtopic: Anyone know why the reply window keeps scrolling up by itself when I get to the bottom of it? It's hard to type when you can't see what you're typing! |
If you are using IE, you need to go to Tools and then select "compatibility view." The jumping will stop. |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:28 am |
| Thanks! |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:30 am |
You are welcome, it has happened to many! |
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:16 pm |
| One thing i learned recently and have been using both when I do a smoky eye, or any look where I want the eye shadow to stay on a long time is to use MAC paint or MAC paint pots to put a primer layer down. It makes your look last MUCH longer! |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:01 am |
| OMG thanks for the tip on how to stop the screen from jumping, DM. It's so annoying. Katrosier, thanks for asking! I never thought to ask. |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:48 am |
| butterflyrainbow wrote: |
| One thing i learned recently and have been using both when I do a smoky eye, or any look where I want the eye shadow to stay on a long time is to use MAC paint or MAC paint pots to put a primer layer down. It makes your look last MUCH longer! |
Primer helps with blending too. You can blend without losing all the color. I don't know how old you are, but for people who have lines and creases on their eyelids,the putty type primers work well at helping smooth the lids out. |
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