The Reverse Smokey Eye

Smokey eyes are an evergreen makeup staple, a go-to look when you can’t think of anything else. Having said that, a more natural, big, bright doe-eyed look is slowly gaining popularity, and many women seem to be joining the ‘let’s go natural’ bandwagon. The solution? The amazing and super easy reverse smokey eye. If you have hooded eyelids, small eyes, or mono lids, you need to master this technique, and here is the perfect tutorial to get the look right. You need minimal makeup to complete the look.

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What You Need

• A light eyeshadow.
• A black kohl pencil.
• A small flat brush.
• A shimmery brown eyeshadow.
• Mascara

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Step One

This look focuses on the lower lid. But your upper lids cannot look shabby and undone either. Therefore, it might be a good idea to use a light eyeshadow, preferably something with a pale shimmer, on your eyelids. Apply it using a flat brush.

Watch this video to create that metallic smokey eye look.

Step Two

Using a waterproof kohl pencil, line your lower lashline and the waterline.

Step Three

This step entails blending. Use a small flat brush and soften the harsh edges of the black kohl. Use sideways strokes to buff in the color. You need to blend in such a way that the pigment slightly overflows the inner and outer corners of your eyes.

Step Four

This is the final step to complete the reverse smokey eye. Use a slightly cool-toned brown eyeshadow in a preferably shimmery texture. Apply it over the black kohl on the eyelid with a small brush, making sure you focus more on the edges, and then, blend. You need to make sure you smoke out the look. Not only will the brown soften your look, but it will also help you achieve the color gradation that is key to a smokey eye.

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Check out this video to learn the tricks for a perfect smokey eye makeup.

A smokey eye is never complete without mascara. So add a thick coat of mascara on your lashes and get ready to flaunt your new mesmerizing look.

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Shirin MehdiHealth & Wellness Writer

Shirin is a health and wellness writer with three years of experience and specializes in writing articles on yoga and has extensive knowledge about the postures of the asanas. Prior to joining Stylecraze, she interned with an advertising firm as a copywriter and as an editorial intern for a luxury fashion magazine.

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