"Smoke it up"

In terms of eye makeup, is there anything sexier and more sophisticated than the classic Smoky Eye Look?

There sure isn't! That's why almost every page of today's magazines has a picture of a beautiful model or a celebrity sporting (what else?) - the smoky eye look!
So, if you feel you are ready to join this fabulous team, and you too want to master the Smoky Eye technique, you came to the right place!

1. GETTING YOUR EYES READY

Begin by applying a light shade of concealer to the under eye area, and all over the top lid. Your mineral makeup foundation is a great concealer for this step and prepares your Eyes for the eye shadow that you are going to apply.

2. USING THE LINER

First, line both the top and bottom rims with an eye pencil, paying close attention to going into the lash line itself.If you have small eyes apply liner starting from the middle of the under eye to the outside of the eye. If your eyes are large feel free to line from corner to corner.

3. ADDING THE SHADOW

With a small eye shadow brush, soften the edges of the eye pencil line.Apply a dark shadow using a sponge-tip applicator, smudge brush directly over the penciled area and smudge.The shadow helps to set and soften the look

4. THE FINAL TOUCH

Next apply a lighter shadow in a neutral tone with a larger eye shadow brush, I like to use the wet/dry brush.Encircling the entire eye area, be sure to soften and graduate outward for that perfect blended look.

5. CURL YOUR LASHES

Creating a smokey eye isn't just all about eye shadow, it's the overall look. So, while you want to do a precise job of applying the right eye shadows in the right places, you also wanted to pay attention to your lashes. Curling your eyelashes will help open up your eyes and really make them stand out.

6. APPLY MASCARA

After you curl your lashes, you'll want to apply generous coats of mascara. Some people find that waterproof mascaras hold curl better so that's always an option. However, some waterproof mascara formulas can be a bit drying on the lashes so it's not the best idea to use a waterproof formula daily. 

7. GOING SUPER-DRAMATIC

Want a more dramatic look add more Shadow and Mascara! If you are looking for the most dramatic effect be sure to curl those lashes and apply 2-3 coats of black mascara!

mila kunis sporting the smoky eyes