Smokey eyes are a dramatic and alluring makeup look that can be achieved with a variety of techniques. The key to creating a smokey eye is to blend several shades of eyeshadow together to create a gradual gradient effect. This can be done with a brush or a sponge-tip applicator.
Smokey eyes can be created in a variety of colors, but the most common and classic shades are black, gray, and brown. To create a black smokey eye, start by applying a dark eyeshadow to the crease of your eyelid. Then, blend a lighter shade of eyeshadow into the crease, and blend a third shade of eyeshadow, even lighter than the second, onto the lid. Finally, apply a black eyeliner to the lash line and smudge it out with a brush or sponge-tip applicator.