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I get comments and emails asking me about the dark eye make up that I wear a lot. Hopefully this video will make YOU have a go!!
More of my How To videos: here and here.
YOU WILL NEED:
- Quality Brushes: I mostly use MAC like this one for blending and this one for applying shadow (both shown in the video). They last forever so they're worth the investment.
- Pigmented Shadows
- MAC Paints: These are cream based shadows that dry in 20 seconds and do not come off till you take them off. They come in a rainbow of dark and light colours. With eyeshadow on top, Paints holds the look all day (even with oily eyelids). *Tip: Shortcut to smokey eyes: Skip the eye shadow and just use a Paint in your favourite dark colour plus the black kohl pencil blended.
- Black Eye Kohl Pencil: I like MAC in Smoulder
- Concealor/highlighter for under eye: I used a little Bobbi Brown concealor in Golden first then "Vanish" on top to neutralize under eye shadows (purchased at Screenface make up shop in London). Dark eye make up emphasizes under eye circles and a pale concealor counteracts this, cleans up the eye area and makes your dark eyes up pop.
More of my How To videos: here and here.
I always love your smokey eye looks! :) Thanks for posting this.
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yours are ALWAYS perfect!!!! <3
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what a great tutorial! Thanks girl1
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Thanks for the tip Karen!!!!!
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great video, thanks for sharing!
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I looove your voice and accent!
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It looks really great on you.
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looks great :)
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ohmy god! you're so perfect! :o
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You are so nice :)
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It looks awesome... I'm usually too lazy so I will try this next time I go out.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. You look great. I love smokey eyes but i'm pretty rubbish when it comes to make-up!
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Ooooh this is good. Also terrifically made video!
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Great vid as always !
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Although i don't have it that much with the make up, i love this video!! Promise i will try soon ;-) 'Eirini"
ReplyDeleteAlthoug i don't have it that much with the make up, i love this video!
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your amazing as always my dear!
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Great video! Loved the tutorial, you are so beautiful!
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you look great Karen! thanks for sharing x
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haha nice ones!!!!
ReplyDeletei will try!
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yay for another make up post! you have a signature look and it is bad ass! you have a beautiful face... thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove your How To videos- so beautifully shot and awesome content. I know smokey eyes have been around for ages, but I can *never ever* get it right- this is for sure the best tutorial I've seen- so thank you for sharing as always :-)
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Love the video Karen, thanks for this tutorial, you are so beautiful and you have the perfect shaped eyes for the smokey look, I barely have any eyelids so I wonder how this look would turn out on me
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Thx everyone for the feedback. I hope it's helpful to you to do this for yourself.
ReplyDeleteKaren! Your eyes are so pretty! You have the most perfect lighting in your house!!
ReplyDeleteLove your little face at the end, so cute :)
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you are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI tried it, it didn't turn out as good as yours I need to practice more. What shade of the paint did you use please? Have you ever had smokey eyes for a daytime look?
ReplyDeletehey you look so great and i love you hair. I am black to and wish I were able to style my hair like you because I have these real curley african hair. maybe you could do a video where you style your hair??
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