Eye makeup is one of the important components of the image, so it needs to be given special attention. No wonder they say that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. Makeup with black shadows is a special kind of skill, as it requires skill and precision. One wrong or careless touch and the image will be irretrievably damaged.
Smoky makeup, or smokey eyes, is still relevant. Moreover, its embodiment is possible not only with the help of shadows of black shades. Now the trend is smoky makeup, made with colored shadows. The main rule is no clear lines, but an exception is made for the evening look, you can draw arrows with black eyeliner.
languid elegance
Many girls are afraid to experiment with black, considering it vulgar or too outrageous. And in vain. This color is able to give languor, mystery, elegance, you just need to be able to beat the eye makeup with black shadows. With the right accents, dark makeup can become both one of the evening looks and a daily option. It is equally suitable for girls with any eye and hair color.
In addition, black eyeshadow makeup is the perfect solution forthemed gothic party or for a Halloween witch look.
What do you need for a dark make-up?
For dark makeup you will need:
- Shadows in black, dark gray and white. Often, manufacturers offer a smoky eye makeup kit that contains the above colors.
- Black eyeliner.
- Black eyeliner.
- 3D mascara.
Shadows can be both matte and glittery. These can be professional shadows in one large palette, and they can also be packed in separate boxes. Over time, you will choose for yourself exactly those that suit you perfectly. In dark makeup, it is permissible to use matte shadows and a glitter option at the same time.
Where to start
In order for dark makeup to look spectacular, you need to pay attention to the eyes themselves and properly prepare the skin around them. The fact is that black color is able to emphasize not only advantages, but also disadvantages, namely:
- redness;
- puffiness;
- fatigue, etc.
To avoid negative consequences, you need to properly prepare the skin of the face, paying special attention to the area around the eyes.
Makeup preparation
Swelling and swelling is best eliminated by a cooling compress. To do this, cover your eyelids with cucumber circles and do not remove them for 10-15 minutes. Then wash your face with very cold water and gently wipe your face with an ice cube, gently swipe itunder the eyes. Eye drops such as "Vizina" will eliminate redness. Remember that to avoid negative reactions, before using any medicines, you should consult a specialist.
Then apply foundation to skin and lightly powder. Small skin imperfections will help to hide a matting agent, concealer or highlighter. Now you're ready to try on the black eyeshadow makeup.
To keep eye shadow from rolling and to last as long as possible, apply an eye makeup base to the eyelids and lightly powder. So the shadows will lie more evenly and will not crumble.
Black Makeup Tutorial
First fix your eyebrows. Makeup with black shadows draws attention to the eyes, so the eyebrows must be flawless. If the shape of your eyebrows leaves much to be desired, and you don’t know how to correctly correct it, then for a start it’s better to contact a specialist in a beauty salon. An experienced master will be able to give your eyebrows the desired shape, so then you just have to maintain the created image.
For a classic smoky make-up, apply black eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eyelid and blend them out by drawing a thin line along the upper edge of the eyelid towards the inner corner of the eye with a brush. Cover the space under the eyebrow and the inner corner of the eye with the lightest shadows in your palette. Apply a dark gray eye shadow on the mobile eyelid and blend with black shadows on the border with light movements.
Black eyeliner or pencilmark the lash line. For daytime makeup, it is better to use a pencil and blend it, as smoky makeup suggests blurry lines. For an evening look, liquid eyeliner is better, so the arrow will turn out clearer, and the eyes will become expressive.
Curl your lashes and cover them with black mascara. For the evening version, you can apply two layers of mascara.
Everyday makeup in dark colors
Many mistakenly assume that black and dark colors in makeup can only be used for an evening look. This is not true. In fact, makeup with black shadows can be worn daily, you just need to observe moderation.
For an everyday look, it is better to use matte shadows. You can apply and blend them with special sponge brushes or with your own fingers.
So, apply dark gray or black shadows to the entire moving eyelid and blend them, slightly going beyond the boundaries of the moving eyelid. With the help of the same shadows, emphasize the lower eyelid, blend. Remember that there should not be clear contours, hence the name smoky makeup. Lightly highlight the inner corner with a light shade, apply the lightest under the eyebrow.
With a soft pencil in black or dark gray, emphasize the lash line on the upper and lower eyelids, lightly blend, mixing the pencil with the shadows. Curl your lashes and apply mascara.
For the daytime version, it is better to use nude lipstick orpastel shades.
Evening Look
For evening make-up, use a shimmery eyeshadow set, liquid eyeliner and voluminous black mascara. Cover the entire moving eyelid with black shadows and blend them, bring the lower eyelids with a thin line and also blend. With shadows of a light color, highlight the area under the eyebrow and the inner corner of the eye. Draw an arrow with black eyeliner. Then curl your lashes and cover them with black mascara in two coats. Brush away excess eyeshadow with a powder puff.
Smoky makeup in black shades is good because you can use lipstick of almost any shade and texture with it, its choice will depend on whether you are creating a day or evening look, as well as on your personal preferences. But if you use shimmery shadows, then it is preferable to choose matte lipstick so as not to look vulgar. But in a manicure, sequins can not be avoided.
Theme Party Look
If you're invited to a themed costume party, try creating a demonic witch look with dark shadows. Here it is allowed to slightly overdo it with the color and borders of the shadows. Use liquid eyeliner to draw cabalistic signs or other marks. Complete the look with blood red lipstick and a pointed hat.
