This tutorial is a great one to watch if you are looking for an elegant but still natural smoky eye look. Start off by taking the eye shadow Grey Stone and applying it all over the lid. Then take the MAC eye shadow called Omega right over the crease, rounding it off at the end ...more
As far as makeup skills go, knowing how to create a dramatic smoky eye is as important as knowing how to paint on the perfect red lip. Learn how to do this basic makeup trick and you'll be ready for any fabulous occasion, from bat mitzvahs to Christmas. Check out this makeup ...more
This makeup how-to video demonstrates a look designed specifically for Asian eyes, to enhance the natural shape and beauty of monolids or eyes with small creases. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation in 30 Watts, Maybelline Ma ...more
Every girl needs a "go-to" recipe, as it were, for looking good. For every girl this "go-to" is different: One gal may fall back to a red lip and neutral eyes when she wants to look hot with minimal effort, while another may work some magic with her smudge brush to create the ...more
Watch this makeup video tutorial from Petrilude on how to create a carbon copy "smoky purple eyes" makeup look. What does carbon copy mean? Well, Xsparkage was inspired by Petrilude's "Jeweltone UV Neon" look and did her own version (which was beyond amazing), now Petrilude is ...more
Create a Hilary Duff " Reach out " smoky eye makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her ...more
Create a glamorous purple smoky eye makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her own weekl ...more
Remember Pamela Anderson's "Baywatch" days? Yeah, Pamela Anderson is a little washed up now, but back in the day there was no one hotter in a one-piece swimsuit. And whether she was rescuing a very thankful (and probably turned on) teenage boy from the water or simply hitting ...more
This beauty video demonstrates how to create an easy smoky eye for beginners. Marlena, aka MakeupGeek, is a freelance makeup artist living in Michigan. Marlena says "Makeup isn’t just paint for the face, something to cover blemishes, or even something fun to do in my spare ti ...more
We can't guarantee you'll look exactly like Penelope Cruz after completing this makeup look, but we can guarantee you'll learn her makeup tricks and secrets. If you've ever witnessed the godlike perfection that is Penelope Cruz on the red carpet then you know that she almost ...more
With clients like Hilary Duff, Penelope Cruz, and Sarah Michele Geller walking the red carpet, Rachel Goodwin is in demand. We were lucky to hang with Rachel for the day, we begged her to share the secret to her signature smoky eye. Rachel generously gave us a very detailed tu ...more
This tutorial explains how to create a classic smoky eye. First prime the eye lid with black cream all over the lid using a flat brush. Apply black eye shadow in the crease area. Apply the eye liner on the top and bottom of the eyes. To give it a more dramatic effect, take you ...more
Steal this look: The metallic smoky eye! With the help of Smashbox Cosmetics, this video goes through the step-by-step process of taking this look into your own home and making it your own. Using Smoke Box from Smash Box, a metallic smoky is born that will leave you look sultr ...more
Get that very "right now" green smoky eye with some help from the professionals at Smashbox Cosmetics. By starting with cream liner Midnight Green and applying little smudges along the line, go back to smudge with your brush to create a smoky effect. Stand our this fall with v ...more
Purple is the hottest makeup color of the fall season, and it's been seen as much on high fashion runways as on celebrities like Rachel McAdams and, recently, Kate Hudson on the September cover of "Elle." Hudson's dramatic purple smoky eye shows exactly why purple is so perfe ...more
This makeup how-to video shows a fast way to do the classic smoky eye, but designed for Asian monolid eyes, or any eyes with small or undefined creases. The cosmetic products used to create this look are a Black Pencil eyeliner, L'Oreal in Lush Raven (MAC 217), NYX in Latte Fo ...more
Smoky eye makeup is perfect for a dramatic look or glamorous event. Learn how to apply smoky eye makeup in this free cosmetics video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Apply smoky eye makeup. Apply smoky eye makeup - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage. ...more
Follow the latest makeup trend and apply smokey eye makeup! Learn the step-by-step process of creating smokey eyes in this free video clip from a professional makeup artist. Part 1 of 15 - How to Apply smoky eye makeup. Apply smoky eye makeup - Part 2 of 15. Click through to w ...more
Make-up artist Jemma Kidd shows you how to get the smoky eye look. Watch this how to video to learn how to do your with tips and tricks from a professional makeup artist. This sultry smoky eye look can be used for day or night. Get the smoky eye look with Jemma Kidd. Click thr ...more
The smoky eye look doesn't need to be dark. This makeup is inspired by blues and dry ice. You'll need Rimmel eye kohl liner, MAC pigments and eyeshadow, Sephora eye liner, and L'oreal mascara. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to do a light blue dry ic ...more
This makeup tutorial video will teach you how to apply a party girl, edgy purple smokey eye. This eyeshadow look will surely get you many compliments. Part 1 of 2 - How to Apply purple smoky eye makeup for a party girl edge. Part 2 of 2 - How to Apply purple smoky eye makeup ...more
Chances are you've seen and/or read about how to do a smoky eye in all its wonderful variations thousands of times. And by now you're probably getting sick and tired of watching the same "blend, blend, blend" instructions time after time. But this smoky eye tutorial is differ ...more
The trick to achieving the perfect smoky eye is glitter. Not too much glitter; rather, a strategic application adds instant pizzazz and liveliness to any matte black and brown shadows. To learn how to create a super glamorous, shimmery smoky eye, check out this makeup video. ...more
Smoky eyes are all the same, right? Wrong. While it's true that 99.9% of smoky eyes consist of some form of smoked out black, brown, silver, and sometimes purple, you can make your smoky eye interesting by adding an unexpected pop of color. Take a look at this makeup tutorial ...more
Take some tips from Michelle Phan with this video on creating your own natural eye makeup remover. Stop spending the bucks when the solution is right in the kitchen cabinet. I have been using Extra Virgin Olive Oil to remove my eye makeup for a year. I remember someone told m ...more
Learn how to create a sexy, dark & dramatic smoky look using burgundy and black eyeshadow Create a dramatic burgundy & black smoky eye look. Click through to watch this video on youtube.com
Any color, like royal blue in this how-to video, can beautifully create a smoky eye look. Use these cosmetics to create this look: Revlon Colorstay SPF 6 foundation (oily/combo) in Golden Beige, Physician's Formula Bronze Gems bronzer, Estee Lauder blush in "Fresh Plum," Too F ...more
The Style Diet's Anna Saccone takes us through the process of getting a gold and smoky eye look using basic everyday makeup! 1. To start the look, obtain two different colors of eye shadow (gold and reddish brown) 2. Lightly apply the gold eye shadow to your upper eye lid wit ...more
In this video, we learn how to get a bronze smoky eye inspired by Ashley Tisdale. First, prime your eyes and then apply a dark gold color to the eyelid. After this, apply a brown color to the crease of your eye and blend it outward with the gold. Next, apply a white color unde ...more
In this video, we learn how to get a smoky eye with black cat eyeliner. First, apply a light highlight shadow underneath the eyebrows. After this, apply a primer to the entire eyelid. Next, apply a champagne color to the lids, then apply black liquid eyeliner onto the top of t ...more
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs tonight, and we're pretty damn sure that by the end of the sparkling, lingerie-filled affair you'll be in ripe mood for some sexy bombshell hair and makeup looks. Amp up your makeup a few notches for your next big holiday soiree by crea ...more
Can you believe that "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria used to be called ugly by her peers in high school? Those mean girls must be getting their just desserts now. Eva Longoria is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, and the lady knows how to look good. Th ...more
This is about how to do a daytime smoky eye look for everyday. Below are the steps: 1. Pat eye primer onto your eyelids with your fingers. 2. Apply a faint baby blue eye shadow to the inner corner of the eye with a flat shadow brush. 3. Apply a water blue eye shadow onto the ...more
Get this glamorous blue smokey eye look with this how to video. This makeup tutorial uses MAC Cool Heat collection.
This is a makeup tutorial for a black and purple eye combo with a pop of pink bronze.
Watch this instructional cosmetics video to apply M.A.C and Bourgeois Makeup for a pink and black smokey eye. Use M.A.C brushes to achieve a delicate blending effect. Use bold pinks and dark colors for this eye shadowing job.
Cheryl Cole can do it all. She sings, writes, acts, dances, and models, so it's no wonder why a multitalented woman like this would also be good at makeup! Her smokey eyes are flawless. Primp Powder Pout shows you a really good description of recreating Cheryl Cole's flawless ...more
When you're looking for a glam, 'come hither' look, a metallic smoky eye is a great choice. Here's a quick guide to do it in less than 3 minutes: Foundation and Primer Apply your normal foundation and primer. Apply Eyeliner Add eyeliner on the top and bottom of your eye. A ...more
Get a smokey green and gold eyeshadow look with this makeup tutorial. This sexy look can be achieved with the following cosmetic products: -Dreamworld foundation "Morrigan" -MAC paint pot "Greensmoke" -Sleek Divine eye shadow palette -Go Cosmetics baked eye shadow "BES06" -Urb ...more
Makeup artist Rachel Goodwin's signature star treatment, the hazy smoky eye, is a versatile look seen all over Hollywood's sultry-eyed starlets. Rachel has painted celebrity faces from Penelope Cruz, Christina Ricci to Hilary Duff and the Pussycat Dolls. A professional Hollyw ...more
Create a forest nymph smoky green eye makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her own wee ...more
This how-to video from makeup master Laura details a great smoky brown eye that will enhance the color of blue eyes. The demonstrator used these cosmetic products, MAC shadetsick sharkskin, BOBBI BROWN stonewash nudes palette, MAC mascara zoomlash, NARS lipliner bahama, and St ...more
This makeup how-to video shows how unusual colors can still look beautiful in dramatic eye makeup in this look designed specifically for Asian eyes, monolid eyes, or anyone with a small crease. The cosmetics used in this look are MAC Biogreen e/s, MAC Femme Noir e/s (224), MAC ...more
We all feel glamourous sometimes and in this tutorial, learn how to display that glamour with a very cool makeup look. This video will show you step by step how to acheive the look of a movie star, but still appear natural enough for the daytime. So, if you are in the mood to ...more
Tutorial on how to apply a smoky purple make up in minutes. Start off by applying a pink eyeshadow on the inner corner on the eyelids. Apply purple to the rest of the eyelids and blend it together with the pink eyeshadow. The top part of the eyelids is applied with a silver or ...more
In this how to video learn how you can achieve a smokey brown eyeshadow look for everyday wear. This makeup tutorial uses the following products: -Urban Decay primer potion -MAC "Satin Taupe" eye shadow -Milani "Java Bean" eye shadow -MAC "Chocolate Brown" pigment -MAC "Nylon" ...more
This makeup how-to video demonstrates a really pretty smoky blue eye that's more mermaid than dark thanks to a little bit of metallic gold. Try out this look designed specifically for Asian monolid eyes and eyes without a crease. The cosmetics used to create this look are MAC ...more
Smokey eyes have a particular rep. Specifically, that they're super dramatic, mixed with intense hues and only wearable for ultra sultriness at night. But that's like saying you can only wear your most figure flattering LBD dress at night because it's too pretty for daytime. ...more
The season of friends, family, copious parties and too much eggnog is almost upon us, which means you best be getting your most bedazzling and festive makeup looks ready. If you already know you'll be heading out to a lot of holiday parties and will be in a pinch for time, on ...more
Learn how to apply smokey blue eyeshadow drag queen style with this tutorial. You will need CoverGirl Liquid Foundation in Buff Beige, Clinique Perfectly Real Powder in Neutral 20, Almay Blush in Wine, Flirt Eye Shadow in Silver Fog, Jane Eye Shadow in Clubbing, Urban Decay Ey ...more
Makeup can get expensive, but removing it from your eyes shouldn't have to be. Thankfully, some DIY eye makeup remover probably already exists in your refrigerator, kitchen pantry, or medicine cabinet. Most oils work great for removing eye makeup from your eyelids. You can ch ...more
Don't be afraid to add some shimmer to the face. It can still create a fresh, daytime makeup look. Take a black eye pencil and gently go over the upper lash line. Slightly smudge the line with a Q-tip in order to create a more natural and even look. For a more glowing look, ta ...more
To do a different kind of smoky burgundy eyes look using Mac (or whatever you may have) start with a eyeliner base. It would be recommended to use a secondary base. To blend use a 217 brush up to the crease going back and forth. To get intensity on lash line get close to the l ...more
Today on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway you'll definitely see more smoky eyes than you can count. But don't expect to see your run-of-the-mill black and brown smoky eyes. Rather, this year it's all about amazing, dazzling color. So take a gander at this makeup tuto ...more
Are you in the mood for plums? No— not the fruit, but the reddish-purple color that looks great on your face. This makeup tutorial will show you how to enjoy the benefits of the plum color with this "plum paradise" look. Get the step-by-step details by watching the video, and ...more
Dip into the sultriness of Arabic women with this Fall look that's sure to drop jaws. It's a smokey Arabic-style look with vivid purples and reds. It's the perfect autumn makeup look when wearing dark colors. Watch this video for the step-by-step instructions for applying this ...more
New mommy Adriana Lima is gorgeous in a way only Victoria's Secret models can be. Tall, statuesque, and with beautiful light blue eyes that contrast with her dark brown hair, she's really quite a picture of perfection. Steal her signature bronzy beauty look by checking out th ...more
We are officially living the era of the smoky eye. No matter where you go you see girls who all look the same, with bronzy, blended out smoky eyes paired with nude or pale pink lips. Call it the Kim Kardashian effect; call it modern drama, but we're honestly getting sick and t ...more
We always knew that Taylor Swift was a bombshell, but it wasn't until her 2010 VMAs performance that we saw just what a retro doll she could be. While Swift usually favors light and bright makeup colors that emphasize, rather than overwhelm, her natural beauty, she went all ou ...more
A natural makeup look really brings out the most beauty. Follow these steps for an easy, breezy, natural makeup look. Foundation Since we want to keep the look natural, just apply foundation where you need a bit of coverage to even out your skin tone. Eyeshadow An eyeshadow ...more