Makeup Monday: Daytime Smokey Eye Tutorial
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Products used:
Laura Geller Beauty Spackle Tinted Primer in “Champagne” (under foundation)
Laura Geller Beauty Baked Liquid Radiance Foundation in “Porcelain”
Smashbox Blush Rush in “Heartbreak”
NARS Illuminator in “413 BLKR” (on cheekbones, brow bones, cupid’s bow)
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Laura Geller Baked Eyeshadow Duo in “Pink Icing / Devil’s Food Cake”
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Double Ended Pencil in “Venus”
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in “Demolition”
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
OCC Lip Tar Matte in “Memento”
When I go for a smokey eye, I usually go all out with the drama. Without lush lashes to rely on, heavy liner is my crutch – but with a few remaining lashes left from my second foray into extensions, I felt it was time for a softer look. I call this a daytime smokey eye, because it’s soft and has just as much light as shadows, keeping it from feeling too heavy. Best of all, I essentially used one eyeshadow duo and a couple of pencils, so you could easily recreate this while on the go (use the lighter pencil in place of a primer, in a pinch). Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how to achieve this look: