Smoky Eye Made Easy

Anyone can achieve this look in four simple steps. Our own Art Assistant, Betsy McCallen, models the smoky eye by Atlanta makeup artist Nyssa Green.

Smoky Eye Makeup Tips: Step 1
Photo: Ralph Anderson

Step 1

Apply a dark shade of eye shadow to your entire lid (see color suggestions below), close to the lash line. Blend color upward to the crease.

Eye Makeup Color Guide
For hazel eyes: Brown and beige shadow with a black eyeliner
For blue eyes: Gray and white shadow with a navy eyeliner
For brown eyes: Navy and beige shadow with brown or black eyeliner
For green eyes: Green and gold shadow with dark brown eyeliner

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