My first and worst smoky eye!! 🙈🙊

Oct 1, 2015

Delara g.

There's too much eyeshadow on the lower lash line, try less

Oct 1, 2015

Alexis C.

Lisa's second picture is actually of a halo eye, which is a different shadow placement than a gradient or smokey eye (:

Oct 1, 2015

katie s.

Yes, you have wayyy too much shadow on the bottom lash line. I definitely agree with the other girls.

Oct 2, 2015

Kailey L.

You'll get there! Smoky eyes are really tricky at first but it gets easier with practice. The most important thing to do for a smoky eye (in my experience) is to pack the color on in very light layers and blend like crazy in between each layer. It's much easier to do this way rather than reach the level of darkness/depth you want and then blend. And while a "traditional" smoky is just one color well-blended, you will likely have an easier time if you use a transition color in your crease. And honestly, most smoky looks these days use a transition color, so you'll be in good company.

Oct 2, 2015

Kinley B.

Thanks girls!

Oct 2, 2015

Sabrina K.

Kinley - Please add some content to your thread. When posting a picture in the talk section you have to make it a “talk able” subject. You HAVE TO at least (in details) list all your products used. And tell the users what kind of feedback you are looking for.

Oct 2, 2015

Kinley B.

So do you guys have some suggestions of what to do next time? I used
• profusion glamifeyeshadow nude pallet
•Bare minerals tools
•liquid eyeliner
Do you guys maybe have makeup suggestions of what to use next time I try this?

Oct 2, 2015

Lisa S.

I gave you some tips in my other comment earlier. But as far as products go do you have any other palettes or eyeshadows with dark colors? For eyeliner go with a pencil to get a smokier look, I recommend UD 24/7 Pencils or Rimmel has a pretty good dupe. Liquid is too harsh/precise for a true smokey eye. Just remember to blend blend blend AND blend lol. Definitely check out youtube to help but with any eye makeup regardless if its a smoky eye or just a gradient, it takes practice. I look back on pictures of my makeup from 1-2 years ago and wonder what the heck I was thinking.

As for more tips, I also think its easier to apply a transition color in the crease first, then the dark color on my lids then go back and blend more and add more color, its really just practice and getting comfortable with it.

Oct 2, 2015

Lisa S.

I think the Naked Basics Palettes (both 1&2) are good for getting a good smokey eye.