Achieving a smoky eye "is all about blending," according to Inglot's makeup masters. Taking the world by storm with their incredible color palettes (they currently have over 300 shades of eye shadow!), Inglot is becoming a cult favorite amongst beauty junkies. We stopped by the Inglot Studio in New York City to learn some tips on how to achieve a smoky eye.
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Always, always, always start with an eye shadow primer. This ensures that all of the shadows you apply will stay in place.
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Start with your lightest shadow and work up to a darker color. The darkest color should always start at your lashes and get lighter.
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Use an angled brush to apply the darkest shadow and press it first into your crease and along your lash line.
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A curved brush makes it a lot easier to apply your liner. With a curved brush, you need less of a steady hand and will almost always get it right.
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Apply a light shimmer to inner corners of your eyes and on the center of your eyelid.
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When applying your blush, always start at the hairline and work your way forward, towards the center of your face. This ensures that you don't end up with too much product on the apples of your cheeks.
Photo courtesy of Inglot
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Jan 30, 2013
Diamond R.
good tips
Sep 12, 2011
Myrna P.
great tips :)
Aug 03, 2011
Maddi A.
truth be told, i've never** done a smokey eye look. But thanks to this article, I think i finally can!
Aug 03, 2011
Catra P.
Thank You for the tips.. Very useful ^_^ Poor me, Inglots doesn't exist in Indonesia... T_T
Aug 03, 2011
Andrea F.
Awesome tips!! I lovee smokey eyes because they look amazing on pretty much anyone. :) Gonna have to try some Inglot products one of these days, heard nothing but good things!
Aug 03, 2011
Fion H.
I love black Smoky Eyes
Aug 03, 2011
Fion H.
I am just looking for those tips ,thanks. really really help .
Aug 03, 2011
Theresa T.
I love all of their eyeshadows SOOOOOO many to choose from. I love going to INGLOT NYC. That is my getaway : )
Aug 02, 2011
Stefani M.
love the blush tip :) still don't get how to properly do smokey eye....if the dark color goes on the lash part AND in the crease, why put the light color in the middle? shouldnt it build up to a light color?
Aug 03, 2011
Everist W.
Aug 02, 2011
Steffie J.
lovee these tips! specially the blush one. i never wear it because i cant get it right.
Aug 02, 2011
Myrna P.