The difference Between Smokey eye & Gradient style.
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Jan 26, 2014
Alma M.
Hello Beautylistas,here is some quick information for those who may get confused with what a smokey eye is and what a gradient style is.A Smokey eye can be any dark color faded to light,(Think of the steps of Fire to Smoke) Now it's dark fade to light as I have mentioned before also smoke bottom lash line.Their is No light Smokey eye,or Natural Smokey eye and there is No outer V ( Don't get the words Smokey eye confused with Smoke out Term it's two different things).which brings me to the Gradient style that has the V and many colors added to the look, all blended well to the transition with flow.If you notice for example WET N Wild has the 3 step eye shadow kits that is for the Gradient style or for what ever you choose but that usually helps you layer it all for that type of finish.Corner to Corner in a Horizontal slope is the lay out of the Gradient style and technique.Here are some picture's that will help you tell the difference in style.Hope this helps you all :) Stay Beautiful! First pic is a Smokey eye.
Jan 26, 2014
Alma M.
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Jan 26, 2014
Tee K.
Thanks for the info!! really pretty, now I can sound informed...
Jan 26, 2014
Christy B.
Love them all I so struggle with the gradient lol.
Jan 26, 2014
Kris F.
Thank you Alma, great pics.
Jan 26, 2014
Vanessa A.
Oooh purdy!
Jan 26, 2014
Hannah S.
Thanks alma! makes sense good to know.
Jan 26, 2014
Vickie P.
This is a great post Alma!! I've been noticing so many girls calling their natural eye looks a smokey eye, and I'm always thinking to myself...that's not a smokey eye! Lol but I'm glad your here to help and inform everyone! I love when you and Jackie do these helpful posts!!
Jan 26, 2014
Haley G.
Thank you, I never knew that about a smokey eye. Wow that's crazy how differently its marketed to us. Thanks for your input on the differences(:
Jan 26, 2014
Lillianette G.
Gracias Alma for the info! 📝🎨
Jan 26, 2014
Alma M.
Your welcome Ladies! so glad you like the info. I know sometimes makeup gets confusing and so many styles get mixed up so I figure I share the info again.Jackie and I always discuss all the mix up and we have made threads before but figure why not keep it going to help everyone.There is so many styles of eye shadows these two are just the beginning :)
Jan 26, 2014
Lolita B.
Ooh Alma, I LOVE the second gradient look :)
Jan 26, 2014
Alma M.
That is Pretty Lolita.
Jan 26, 2014
Alma M.
Your welcome Joana :-)
Jan 27, 2014
Patricia P.
I hate when ppl say here's my natural smokey eye. I think this is the most misused term
Jan 27, 2014
Regan N.
Love the gradient eye! I think I'm going to attempt this for my eye makeup at the valentines day dance. Now if I could only decide on what colors to use. (:
Jan 27, 2014
Mary T.
Oh man I love that last color!! Good stuff!
Jan 27, 2014
Lolita B.
Jackie, I think the only thing that could create a natural smokey eye would be a 'black eye', as in a punch in the face lol.
Jan 27, 2014
Kim C.
One if the things I have to explain the most when I ask my clients what look they are after. They all say a smokey eye but when I show them a true smokey eye (I have a photo book I take with me at all times) all I get is ooh no that's a bit much. Then what I realise is they want a gradient style...
Jan 27, 2014
Lia L.
Finally!!
Jan 27, 2014
Ema D.
Thanks for teaching us Alma.
Jan 27, 2014
Ema D.
Hey Alma and Jackie can we ladies get schooled in contour and highlighting as well. It would be graciously appreciated.