Smouldering Smokey Eye

The smokey eye is one of the most classic looks in beauty history & rightfully so. The combination of the sultry shadow together with the subtle liner is all that, and then some.
We often get asked what the secret is to a seamlessly blended smokey eye. To keep it simple, we put together these five simple steps so you can achieve an elevated smokey eye look.
Remember, you can make this look your own by choosing a colour palette that is unique to you. A smokey eye doesn’t have to be a bold shade. For a softer look, strip it back and use warm tones. subtle brown hues, and warm shimmers.

YOUR GUIDE TO A SMOULDERING SMOKEY EYE

STEP ONE

Create a wash of colour over the entire lid using a light, base shade. 
A general rule with a smokey eye is to keep it monochromatic - choose a colour and work with different shades within that palette.

Check out the richly pigmented Solstice Palettes for you choice of warm or cool toned eyeshadows. 

STEP TWO

Use the Vegan Blending Brush to buff a deeper shade into your crease using back and forth motions. Continue to layer until you achieve the desired intensity.



STEP THREE

For the smokey effect, take the Vegan Angled Brush and a dark Goddess Pencil or shadow and trace along your lash line, starting from the middle of the lid moving outwards into a wing. Using the Vegan Shading Brush, smoke out the shadow using towards the tail of your brow and back into your crease. With the same rich hue, line your lower lash line.

STEP FOUR

Add a shimmery shadow over the centre of the lid and the inner corner. This will also help open up the eye and make it look bigger. You can also add a winged liner to lift and snatch the eye.

STEP FIVE

Complete the look with a few lashings of your favourite mascara.

SMOKEY EYE ESSENTIALS