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Giving the New Year that Smokey Eye

It’s New Year’s Eve and we know you’ll be hitting that party and looking hot! Follow these simple tips to create the perfect Smokey eye in less than 5 minutes!

1. Use a medium-size round brush to apply charcoal gray powder in an arch shape just above the crease of the lid. Then blend down to the lash line.

2. Trace the upper lash line with a soft black

CLEAN UP EXCESS SHADOW

To erase shadow mistakes without ruining your makeup: Dip a cotton swab in concealer, and then skim it over the skin. The concealer will pick up shadow without smudging.

If you’re feeling adventurous why not ADD A MODERN TWIST? – Purple is a modern take on the smoky eye. Apply pale violet shadow on the lids and then blend a dark plum shadow into the creases. Rim lower lashes with black liner and top with a layer of lilac shadow applied with a wet ear-bud.

Unlike your “new- years- eve- romance” – MAKE IT LAST:

For a smoky eye, moisturize the area first, so when you line the lid with a pencil it will smudge naturally.

Take load of sexy selfies tonight and Try to stick to your New Year’s resolution to remove your makeup before bed!

Written by Celest L Nirenstein