You don’t always need to have an elaborate eyeshadow palette to create smokey eyes. Sometimes, the ignored eyebrow pencil can also pull off a sultry smokey eye look. Whether you are in a hurry or can’t find your eyeshadow palette, nothing can stop you from spicing up your look with timeless smokey eyes. Read ahead to learn how to make your eyes the focal point and your gaze truly stunning.
How To Create Smokey Eye Makeup Using Eyebrow Pencil?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on creating smokey eye makeup using different eyebrow pencil shades:
Step 1: Prep Your Eyelids
Start with clean eyelids. Remove oil and residue using micellar water. Apply a layer of eyeshadow primer or concealer on your eyelids to make the hues pop, ensuring easy blending, and lasting performance without any crease.
Step 2: Apply Base Shades
To create smokey eyes using eyebrow pencil, you need to have at least three shades. Start by applying a light brown color eyebrow pencil at the base across your eyelid. Blend with an eye makeup brush to create a smooth base. Follow with a medium brown eyebrow pencil shade in the crease and blend well to produce a smooth gradient. The layering of these colors brings dimension, delivering a smokey appearance without overwhelming.
Step 3: Deepen the Smokey Effect
For added drama, use a slightly darker shade like dark brown or play with greyish brown shade along the outer corner and upper lash line. Carefully blend with a brush to prevent harsh edges. Remember, the secret to flawless smokey eye makeup is smooth blending.
Step 4: Define Your Brows
Now that the important steps are done, focus on other aspects of eye makeup. Define your brows with a suitable eyebrow pencil. For best results, choose a color close to your natural brow shade or slightly darker for added definition. Shape and fill in your brows as you please. Well-defined brows frame your eyes and enhance the depth of your smokey eye makeup, creating a balanced and polished look.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
To make your uniquely crafted smokey eye look more alluring, sweep highlighter at the brow bone for a lifted appearance. Don’t forget to apply in the inner corner. Finish the smokey eye look with mascara. For lips, you can choose to keep your lip makeup muted and maintain the emphasis on your eyes. Go for a sheer lip gloss or lip balm. Smokey eye makeup looks appropriate only when accompanied by a glossy lip for a high-end, alluring finish. You can always try nude lip shades to complement the look. If you are in the mood for drama, apply red lipstick and let your lips and eyes do the talking.
You don’t need to have or apply a multitude of products and tools to create a smokey eye. With basic eyebrow pencil shades – light brown, medium brown, dark, and greyish brown, you can create an entrancing appearance that is both sophisticated and contemporary. Practice, blend, and let your eyes exude sultry sophistication.
