How do I create the ';smoky eye'; makeup? I try but never get it to look just right. Any pointers?

Depends on what colours you're using for the smokey eye look - you can often buy compacts from brands that assemble them specifically for that look. Rimmel in particular has one.





My advice for smokey eyes is to have these colours of eyeshadow: black, dark grey, light grey and silver (shimmer).


Firstly, apply the darker colours closer the bottom of your eyelid. Apply the black very sparingly - you don't want it too dark. Apply the black lightly on your lid. In the crease of your eyelid, apply the dark grey and blend it with the black. Then, a little further up, apply the light grey and blend it with the dark grey. Then at the very top of your brow bone, apply the silver.


As a general makeup tip, it's always wise when applying eyeshadow to use the dark colours on your eyelid and get lighter as you go up.





The variations of blacks, greys and silvers are just a general smokey eye thing. But I also create a smokey eye with a very light shade of lilac, a deep sparkly grey, and a black eyeshadow. It all depends on what you prefer - smokey eyes can be created by whatever you like.





For another step-by-step, click here:


http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Step-by-Step鈥?/a>





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I have green eyes too, and I find that golds, greens, browns, purples and earthy reds are excellent colours for them. :)


Avoid blue, however, especially powder blue.How do I create the ';smoky eye'; makeup? I try but never get it to look just right. Any pointers?
well, with green eyes you should try a purple smokey eye.


Its easiest if you have a pallette of about three or four colors. For smokey, use the darkest one on your lid up to the crease, and then on the lower lashline. Blend the lightest shade in the inner corner of your eye and on our brow bone. Blend everything together. Then put a soft smudgable pencil liner on the bottom lashline and smudge with your finger or a q tip, to get that smokey effect. go over it again with purple or black shadow for a more intense look. Then put a little of the liner on your top lashline and trace over it again with a liquid, gel, or cream liner and wing it out at on the sides. finish off with tons of mascara...try three coats and don't forget to put it on the bottom lashes.How do I create the ';smoky eye'; makeup? I try but never get it to look just right. Any pointers?
Use a base color over the whole lid. Line your eyes starting at the outside and go in (toward the nose). Put a light shimmery color at the arch of your eye brow and a medium color all over. Then use a dark color and start at the outside again and follow your eye crease to the center of your eye. The dark color should be only at the outside corner of your eye and in the crease, to the middle. Try looking at some pictures online or in mags. If you still can't get it go to a cosmetic counter at the mall and ask for help.
There's a good easy to follow video on the Rimmel website, on how to create flawless skin and smokey eyes, here's the link:





http://www.rimmellondon.com/UK/looks/GetTheLook.aspx?look=116





If you look on the Hints %26amp; Tips section there are also questions about what colour eye shadows best suit certain eye colours and what other ones you could use/mix.





Good luck and have fun experimenting!





=) xo.
Just watch people do it on youtube...


and also, to start out, try using your middle finger to create the perfect smoky look...
okay mix in what ever u hve black and just a touch of white u should look AWSOME