Makeup Demystified: Korean Smoky Eyes

Question: How to look sexy with makeup?
Answer: Smoky Eyes

EVERY GIRL, i mean EVERY GIRL wants to learn Smoky Eyes!

Everytime I receive a fashion or bridal makeup request, Smoky Eyes is the Number 1 most asked for look. Now you are crying and groaning. "Smoky eyes is also the Number 1 most difficult look!!!"

Smoky Eyes is ....

The dark sooty black eyeshadow look?
The panda-ish look?
Every attempt brings you close to lots of eyeshadow fallouts but nothing near sexy?

Most girls gave up after 1-2 attempts of smokey eyes. Don't give up!

Here are some examples of my popular versions of SMOKEY EYES!
See! Smokey eyes doesn't really have to be BLACK!
It can be any color - green, blue, purple, gold, brown.

To achieve an effortless gradient smokey eyes, you need 3 colors - Light, Medium & Dark. 

For example: Basic Brown Smoky Eyes

THE CHOOSE- APPLY- BLEND - COMPLETE TECHNIQUE by Gel

Step 1: CHOOSE COLORS
1st Color : We call it the Base color. Usually a nudish beige or pearlised color or even gold.
2nd Color: Mid Tone. Choose a copper brown.
3rd Color: Dark Tone. Choose a midnight navy blue.

Step 2: APPLY COLORS
To get the smooth blended effect, EYE PRIMER is a MUST!
My current favorite is Mary Kay Eye Primer. Urban Decay works very well too.

Apply the Base color on your eyelids all the way to the browbone.
Apply the Mid Tone from the lashline to your double eyelid line. If you are single-lidded, apply it from the lashline to your imaginary double eyelid line. ;)
Apply the Dark Tone along the lashline.

STEP 3: BLEND COLORS
Gently blend the edges to avoid harsh lines.
The reason its called smoky eyes is because it looks like smoke, blurry and gradient.

STEP 4: COMPLETE
Add Black liner & false lashes and Voila! The look is complete! ;)
Smoky eyes must go with false lashes especially since the look is kinda intense.

I also love teaching Smoky Eyes in my workshops! ^_~


~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream