7 Tips for Creating A Perfect Smoky Eye Look

In terms of eye make-up, there is nothing sexier and more sophisticated than the classic Smoky Eye Look?


So, if you too want to master the Smoky Eye Technique you came to the right place!

Step 1 – Getting Your Eyes Ready

Begin by applying a light shade of concealer to the under eye area, and all over the top lid. Your Anna Andre Signature Foundation is a great concealer for this step and prepares your Eyes for the eyeshadow that you are going to apply.

Step 2 – Using the Eye Liner

First, line both the top and bottom rims with an eye pencil, paying close attention to going into the lash line itself. If you have small eyes apply liner starting from the middle of the under eye to the outside of the eye. If your eyes are large feel free to line from corner to corner. You will get the finest lines with the Signature Precision Eyeliner available from Anna Andre.

Hint: If you are using liquid liner you can place dots on the lash line and then follow the dots to get a perfectly straight line. I knew those connect the dot puzzles I did as a kid would come in handy some day!

Step 3 – Adding the Shadow

With a small eyeshadow brush or a q-tip, soften the edges of the eye pencil line.
Apply a dark shadow using a sponge-tip applicator, smudge brush or a q-tip directly over the penciled area and smudge. (If you prefer, you can use your finger tip.) The shadow helps to set and soften the look.

Step 4  - The Final Touch

Next apply a lighter shadow in a neutral tone with a larger eye shadow brush, I like to use the wet/dry brush.
Encircling the entire eye area, be sure to soften and graduate outward for that perfect blended look.

Add Mascara!

Step 5 – Cleaning up The “Territory”

Brush away any shadow that has fallen below the eye with a fluffy brush and clean up any areas that have smeared with a q-tip.

Step 6 - Going Super-Dramatic

Want a more dramatic look add more Eyeshadow and Mascara! If you are looking for the most dramatic effect be sure to curl those lashes and apply 2-3 coats of black mascara!

Hint: Want your eyes to look larger – Pull your liner upward when lining your bottom lashes instead of out from the top liner! This will make your eyes look larger and rounder!

Step 7 – Finishing up The Lips

If you want to go for a classic smoky eye look, lightly line lips with a natural color.
You might try a nude shade on the lips with your smoky eyes.

If you want to add more drama to your look, line your lips with a dark lipliner and fill it in with a deep color. One can try the Anna Andre Parfait Lipliner (Shades 50206/50207 are perfect for this look)

Both, the nude lip and the deep dark pout are very “in” this season.  So, it’s up to you to decide which look is better for you.

And the last, but not least, don’t forget to put some natural blush on your cheeks.  It will add some color to your complexion.

You’ve got the look!