Ever wonder how to do a smokey eye but you were afraid that you would end up looking like a racoon?? Well never fear...cosmetics companies and makeup artists have heard you and are pulling out all the stops just so you can wield your brushes like a pro.
Stila Smokey Eye Palette is not only a great shadow set but if you open it up, there is a little button you can push and it will talk you through the application techniques! Now that's what I call inventive.
Bare Escentuals Lesson 1: Smokey Eye Comes with two shadows, instructions on a detachable tip card and a double ended brush. The shadows are a grey/lilac and pewter, so the look is decidedly softer than your run of the mill smokey eye.
Tarte Peep Show This kit is for the advanced user, no directions are provided but you do have everything you need all in one place. The little gem comes with the tools to create a charcoal smudged smokey eye. The palette includes an eye primer and eyeshadows in white, silver, and
deep charcoal, plus a pull out tray containing Starry Night liner, a
double-ended eyeliner brush, and a double-ended eyeshadow brush.
In addition to all these do-it yourself kits...there is a wealth of information on how to get the look on the net. Tricia Sawyer who has a fantastic video tutorial on creating the smokey eye. Tricia is a FAB motion picture/television makeup artist out of L.A., who has just come out with her own signature line of cosmetics. Beauty blogger The Dazzling Girl also has a photographic step by step on her rendition of the smokey eye.
Don't be afraid to get that makeup artist look at home! You can do it, all it takes is practice, information and a some good tools. Pretty soon, you will be smoldering everywhere you go.
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