BLACK EYESHADOW
Pigment rich black eyeshadows will stand out in the crowd. A little would go a long way and very versatile. Black eyeshadows, if blended well, can be worn wet or dry, to give you that alluring smokey eyes look you desire. You can double it up as an eye liner, too without overpowering the composition of your eyeshadow palette.
Beauty experts and makeup artists love these tried and tested black eyeshadow products because they not only give you that smokey eyes look but they are also long lasting and will not wear off to your cheeks.
Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Black Caviar ($22) is a great black eyeshadow although it is really meant to be just an eye liner. Its consistency is better than a powder black eyeshadow – more textured yet not that creamy either. You can glide it on easily with a brush and you bet it will stay put on your eyes and not onto your cheeks.
Another black eyeshadow must have is T. Le Clerc Eyeshadow Duo in Noir ($24). You would love its two-toned richness. On one side, it has that golden and shimmering green shade and on the other side, the most luscious eyeshadow in deep black matte powder. Put some glamour in all your evening affairs with this luxurious black eyeshadow product. Brush your crease and the inner corners of your eyes with the green shade then apply the black shade on the lower part of your eye lids. The combination will surely make your eyes sparkle throughout the evening.
If you are longing for an intense black eyeshadow then MAC eyeshadow in Carbon ($14) is the answer. It is your best tool for creating those irresistible smokey eyes you want. Its high pigment and real dark black shade would never let you down.
How to apply black eyeshadow
Swirl your brush around your black eyeshadow if your eyeshadow brush is two sided, use the larger fluffy side. To get rid of the excess black eyeshadow, tap the brush on the container’s side. Close your eyes and gently brush the lower lid with the black eyeshadow. Dip your fingertip carefully into the eyeshadow palette and run it over your lid. Use your brush to blend your black eyeshadow properly.
How to create the hottest smokey eyes
Smokey eyes are a classic trend that will always be in style. Proper blending of your eyeshadow palette is the key to creating the perfect smokey eyes that will surely make you stand out in the crowd. If you blend your eyeshadow palette correctly and carefully, you’ll have the sexiest smokey eyes ever.
Mix in your light eyeshadow colors with intense dark eyeshadow palettes. For example, you can try to pair a soft gold tone with a dark purple shade or a soft peach base with a green shade or a champagne color with a bright blue tone. For starters, you have to make sure your eye lids are oil free. Use a primer which functions as an eyeshadow base before application of any other eyeshadow palette. Choose products with good quality such as MAC’s ‘paint’ or Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.
It is now time to apply the eye liner. If you are using a black eyeshadow, apply it above the upper lash line. This goes the same with brown, gray, or other darker eyeshadow palettes. Draw the line thicker in the middle of your eyes. You can also try other eye liner shades such as purple, deep green, or blue to create a sparkling jewel toned eyes. Irresistible smokey eyes can also be best achieved by using a violet eye liner.
Black eyeshadows are the classic eyeshadow palette to create the perfect smokey eyes. Learn how to blend your black eyeshadow perfectly to achieve that sultry look.