I was so inspired by this choker I picked up at Forever21, that I instantly knew what kind of makeup I wanted to pair it with when I wore it out last night!
While I have done a pictorial and look similar to this in the past (you can check it out here), that was almost t w o y e a r s ago! So even though the technique may be similar, the outcome and my skills differ.
This look is all about blending and layering. To achieve that smokey, blurred finish I recommend starting with lighter shades building up to darker ones. Just like with a smokey eye, you want the transition from dark to light to be seamless.
I find matte eyeshadows work best when creating smokey looks, for shadows containing shimmer can transfer into the crease, placing color where it's not intended.
Starting with a lighter shadow to map out your wing also acts as a transition shade once you begin blending.
Gradually building on top of the color with darker shadows in similar tones until desired smokiness is achieved.
Concentrating the colors on the outer part of the eye, while slightly blending upwards into the outer crease to add subtle definition.
To add even more depth and balance, I applied a little bronzer to the upper crease towards the brow.
By keeping all the "heavier" depth on the outer corners, you create the illusion of a more elongated, cat like shape.
I used the same pattern of colors on the lower lash-line to mimic the effect.
Although the eyes were completely matte, I wanted the inner corners to shine and sparkle! Adding a pigment to this area not only achieves that, but is another way to bring balance.
Since the eyes are darker, I chose to go with a super nude opaque lip. This one from Jeffree Star Cosmetics is a gorge, matte peach shade that I decided to top with a gloss. Doing so breaks up the all matte feel of this look, and helps to hydrate the lips.
Plus, I've been really loving glossy lips again!
*products used:
eyes;
LA GIRL: HD Concealer (to prime)
MAC: Studio Fix Powder- NC40 (to set concealer/ add color to lid)
URBAN DECAY: Naked 2 (transition/ build & blur wing)
URBAN DECAY: Faint (to deepen)
ANASTASIA BH: Baby I'm a Star (to deepen more)
ANASTASIA BH: Noir (darkest shade to deepen and smoke)
NYX: Kiss the Day (brow bone highlight)
MAC: Give Me Sun Bronzer (upper crease towards brow)
THE BALM COSMETICS: Overshadow- Work is Overrated (inner corner highlight)
ELF: Liquid Liner
COVERGIRL: Lash Blast Mascara
SALON PERFECT: 615 Lashes
NYX: Micro Brow Pencil- Ebony
ANASTASIA BH: Clear Brow Gel
lower lash-line;
URBAN DECAY: Naked 2
URBAN DECAY: Faint
ANASTASIA BH: Baby I'm a Star
ANASTASIA BH: Noir
*used in the same order as lash-line to blend and smoke out
outer part of the lower lash-line
face;
MARIO BADESCU: Rose Water Facial Spray (to hydrate)
NYX: Dewy Finish Setting Spray (to prime)
NYX: Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator- Sunbeam (to add radiance before foundation)
MAYBELLINE: Better Skin Foundation
LA GIRL: HD Concealer- Beautiful Bronze (to cream contour)
LA GIRL: HD Concealer- Classic Ivory & Porcelain (to correct, conceal, and highlight)
RCMA: No Color Powder (to set)
MAC: Give Me Sun Bronzer
ANASTASIA BH: Gleam Glow Kit- Mimosa & Crushed Pearl (to highlight)
MAC: Melba Blush
MILANI: Luminosos Blush
lips;
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS (OCC): Pennyroyal
JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS: Nude Beach
MAC: Such Sweetness
*choker: Forever21 get it here
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