The smoky eye is a timeless look that adds drama and depth. This tutorial breaks it down into easy steps.

Step 1: Prime the Lids

Apply eye primer to prevent creasing and boost pigment.

Step 2: Transition Shade

Use a warm matte brown in the crease as your transition shade. Blend in windshield-wiper motions.

Step 3: Deepen the Outer Corner

Pack a dark shade (deep brown or black) into the outer V and along the crease.

Step 4: Lid Color

Press a metallic or shimmer shade onto the center of the lid with your finger.

Step 5: Lower Lash Line

Smoke out the lower lash line with the transition shade, then add the darker shade to the outer third.

Step 6: Blend, Blend, Blend

Use a clean fluffy brush to diffuse any harsh lines.

Step 7: Finish

Add false lashes, line the waterline with black kohl, and highlight the inner corner.