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Smoky Eye Tutorials

  • 4 min read

BY CHELSEA SIMMONS

The gorgeous Limited Edition Smoke & Mirrors Smoky Eye Kit was designed to help you create amazing smoky eyes and the NEW EyeSheres in Opal Silk and Gold Silk add a touch of shimmer on their own for a more natural makeup look, or can help create an even more dramatic eye look when used as a base. Keep reading for six gorgeous smoky eye tutorials, then visit our makeover room here to create your own smoky eye looks. Have fun playing!

Simple Smoky Eye

  1. Apply your shade of PurePressed Base using the Handi Brush, spritz with your favorite Hydration Spray.
  2. Apply Cheekie PurePressed Blush using the Dome Brush to the apples of your cheeks.
  3. Apply Opal Silk EyeShere to the entire eyelid and up to the brow bone, patting gently with your ring finger.
  4. Using the Smoke & Mirrors kit, surround your eye with Smoky Grey by pressing the shadow into the eyelid and along the lower lash line using the Eye Shader Brush.
  5. Apply PureLash Extender and Conditioner followed by Slate Grey Longest Lash Mascara to your lashes.
  6. Finish with Katharina PureMoist Lipstick followed by Kir Royale PureGloss.

Fiery Smoke

  1. Line your upper and lower lashes thickly with the Black/Brown Eye Pencil. Smudge with the Smudge Brush to soften the edges.
  2. Use the Eye Shader Brush to gently press Dawn PurePressed Eye Shadow over your entire eyelid.
  3. Use the Crease Brush to apply Rose Gold to your crease, extending up and out in “cat eye” shape.
  4. Use the sponge to press Double Espresso onto the outer third of your eyelid and again along the upper and lower lash line, thickening and softening the liner.
  5. Blend well with Crease Brush to soften any lines.
  6. Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner and several coats of Jet Black PureLash Lengthening Mascara to your upper and lower lashes.
  7. Finish with Forever Red Lip & Cheek Stain on your lips and to cheeks using your fingertips to blend.

Purple Smoky Eye

  1. Apply your shade of Amazing Base using the Chisel Shader Brush, spritz with your favorite Hydration Spray.
  2. Apply In Love PurePressed Blush using the Dome Brush.
  3. Using the Smoke & Mirrors kit, highlight your brow bone with Champagneusing the Eye Contour Brush.
  4. Apply Nude all over your eyelid using the DeluxeShader Brush by gently patting it on.
  5. Brush Auberginein your crease and in the outer corner of your eye using the Eye Contour Brush.
  6. Deepen your crease with Sizzleand add it along lash line using the Small Fluff Brush.
  7. Use the Smudge Brush to line Charcoalalong your upper and lower lash line; elongate.
  8. Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner followed by Jet Black PureLash Lengthening Mascara to your lashes.
  9. Finish with NYC Just Kissed Lip Plumper.

Emerald Smoke

  1. Line your upper and lower lashes thickly with the Black Eye Pencil. Smudge with the Smudge Brush to soften the edges.
  2. Use the Smudge Brush to press Ebony PurePressed Eye Shadow onto the outer half of your eyelid, blending up towards the crease. Blend over the liner to intensify and smudge the line.
  3. Use the Eye Shader Brush to gently press Forestonto your entire eyelid and smudge along your lower lash line.
  4. Use the Chisel Shader Brush to sweep Rose Gold into your crease. Blend well to soften any lines.
  5. Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner followed by several coats of Black Ice Longest Lash Mascara to upper and lower lashes.
  6. Finish with Forever Red Lip & Cheek Stain on your lips and cheeks using your fingertips to blend.

Dramatic Smoky Eye

  1. Start by applying Smooth Affair Primer to your face followed by your shade of Glow Time BB Cream using your finger tips.
  2. Apply WhisperPurePressed Blush to your cheeks using the Dome Brush.
  3. Apply Gold Silk Eye Shere to your entire eyelid, patting gently with your fingertip.
  4. Using the Smoke & Mirrors kit, press Cappuccinoall around your eye socket and into your crease with the Eye Shader Brush, working towards outer edges of your eye.
  5. Use the Eye Shader Brush to layer Dark Suedeon your eyelid, blending well towards edges.
  6. Use the Crease Brush to blend Charcoalinto your crease.
  7. Brush Charcoalvery close to your upper & lower lashes using the Small Fluff Brush.
  8. Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner followed by Black Ice Longest Lash Mascara to your lashes.
  9. Finish your look with Sangria PureGloss Lip Gloss.

Deep Smoke

  1. Line your upper and lower lashes thickly with the Black Eye Pencil. Smudge with the Smudge Brush to soften the edges.
  2. Use the Crease Brush to press IrisPurePressed Eye Shadow onto the outer two-thirds of your eyelid and into the crease, extending up and out into a “cat eye” shape.
  3. Use the Deluxe Shader Brush brush to press Boneonto the inner third of your eyelid, inner corner of your eye and along your brow bone.
  4. Use the Smudge Brush to apply Dawn to your upper and lower lashes, thickening and softening the liner.
  5. Blend well with the Crease Brush to soften any lines.
  6. Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner followed by several coats of Black Ice Longest Lash Mascara to upper and lower lashes.
  7. Finish with Forever Red Lip & Cheek Stain on your lips and cheeks using your fingertips to blend.

We hope you enjoy crafting your own smoky looks!

Chelsea Simmons

Chelsea Simmons

Chelsea began her beauty journey in 2010 as a fashion and beauty freelancer at Ladies’ Home Journal magazine. There she had the chance to test and review hundreds of products while quickly falling for the benefits the clean makeup she tried. After leaving the magazine industry, she worked as a publicist for international fragrance and beauty brands until 2016 when she landed at jane iredale. Here, she has discovered liquid eyeliner doesn’t have to burn her eyes, foundation doesn’t have to feel heavy, and that the jane iredale Global Educators truly have the best beauty hacks. Since then, she’s shared her 10+ years of experience with you on The Good Glow Blog.