The function of makeup is to decorate, emphasize the attractiveness of facial features, model shapes. The intensity of applying decorative cosmetics depends on the time of day, season and occasion. Daytime makeup is distinguished by calm shades, evening makeup can be contrasting. Smokey eyes makeup is especially popular, translated from English as “smoky eyes”.
It differs from the everyday one in contrasting shades and application technique. This make-up creates an emphasis on the eyes, with its help this part of the face can be highlighted. Suitable mainly for a special occasion: youth party, going out. Shades for smokey eyes (photo) are dark. To get a smoky effect, they need to be shaded well. Necessary elements for creating the main drawing: black eyeliner and shadow shades: dark matte and shimmering gray.
The first step in creating a smokey eye is flawless skin. It must be prepared carefully, since there should be only one bright spot - the eyes. If you have dark circles, then it will be immediately noticeable. Use concealers. Don't lose sight of the eyebrows: they should be beautifully shaped. The basis for make-up will allow you to keep it for a long time.amount of time. With a black pencil, draw a line along the lash line above and below. At the outer corner, the line should rise up to the temple. Draw the intromarginal area of the lower and upper eyelids (this is the line that is closer to the mucous membrane of the eye) too. The lines are then blended with a thin beveled brush.
A dark matte shade is applied with a lightly dampened eyeshadow applicator to shape the design. The entire area of the mobile eyelid and part of the crease at the outer corner of the eye should be filled with this color. Do not lower the outer borders, direct them to the end of the eyebrow. Walk with a brush along the growth line of the lower lashes. In the outer corner of the eye, the lines should merge into one. When closed, the dark part of the smokey eye makeup should resemble the shape of an almond. Applying shadows with a damp applicator allows you to get more intense shades. This method will prevent them from shedding, which will allow you to achieve flawless and clean make-up. The next step in creating smokey eyes is shimmering gray shadows. They should be applied with a brush over the entire shape, filled with a dark shade and a little higher on the crease of the eyelid. Blend the shades, starting from the inner corner of the eye towards the outer.
With a light shade of eye shadow, which is closest to the color of the skin, make a stroke under the eyebrow, and also applique on the inside of the eye at the bridge of the nose. With a feathering brush, go over the entire drawing again so that there are no clear boundaries between the colors. Ink draw each eyelash, creatingdensity effect. In the smokey eye technique, the use of false eyelashes is allowed. Decorate the cheekbones with blush to match the skin color, creating a relief. Lips must be made natural. Shades choose neutral.
There are many techniques for creating smokey eyes. The most important principle is the haze effect. Experiment with shades, create your own look!
