Makeup Tutorial: Smokey Brights

For the first tutorial, I debated on starting off simple or dramatic. Then I justified it by asking myself: 'Why not simply dramatic?' Corny? I agree.

Here's a simple tutorial for nights out, parties or special occasions. Switch up the shades as you see fit. For this particular look, I used 4 eyeshadows in total, eyeliner, and false lashes (optional). So here's a sneak at the products I used.

The shades I used are marked on both pallets. Feel free to use any eyeshadow brand you prefer with similar shades. The white pot is a melted down NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Without further ado, on with the tutorial!

Tutorial

 1. Start off with a bright/white cream eyeshadow as a base. You can prime your eye with an eyeshadow primer to prevent creasing. I used Essence's I Love Stage as my primer and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil as my base on the inner half.

 2. Pick up a bright white eyeshadow and pat it over that base. Blend the corners a bit so it doesn't look harsh.

 3. Pick up a warm brown shade as a transistion color. Blend it into your crease to help diffuse the white and the next color.

 4. Selecting a dark brown of your choice, pat it onto the outer 'v' or corner of your eye and blend it slightly towards the white. But keep it dark on the outer corner for the smokey effect and definition.

 5. Take that same dark brown and run it onto your lower lash line to balance the look. Pull it in about half way.

 6. Take the same bright white and line the lower inner corner for the bright eye effect.

 7. Use a skin tone or lighter eye shadow as a browbone highlight. This is to highlight under the brows and blend the shadows a little better.

 8. Line your eyes as per usual. Here, I went with a dramatic cat-eye liner to fit the theme. I used L'Oreal's 24h Gel Liner,

 9. Throw on some false lashes to spice up the look. This is optional. Use a lengthening mascara to achieve the long lash effect. I recommend Maybelline's Falsies Waterproof mascara.

Fin!

Here is the completed look. An easy bright smokey eye look that's perfect for special occasions or if you feel like getting dolled up. A nude or red lipstick would go well with this.

I hope you enjoyed this very first tutorial. Feel free to leave any requests or comments.

Have a good one.

-L