How do you do a quick smoky eye?

Start with a cream eyeshadow for depth of colour, then blend outward with your fingertip or a brush. Layer a kohl pencil along the lash line and smudge it into the cream shadow. The key is blending -- the more you blend, the more seamless and sultry the finished look.

What products do you need for a smoky eye?

You need a soft kohl pencil like Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes, a cream or shimmer eyeshadow such as Chantecaille Iridescent Eyeshadow, and a highlight shade like Stila Kitten. A small angled brush helps with precision, and a blending brush softens any harsh edges.

Can you do a smoky eye with brown instead of black?

Absolutely. A chocolate smoky eye is softer and more wearable than black. Use a brown kohl pencil like L’Oreal Colour Riche in Enigmatic Brown as your base, layer with warm-toned cream shadows, and blend well. Brown tones suit a wider range of skin tones and are perfect for evening.

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How to Do a Quick Smoky Eye

Nothing says night time drama like smoky eyes – and they don’t have to be hard. In this tutorial, Sigourney shows you a quick, easy technique

Sigourney Cantelo — Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Last updated July 20261 min read

Nothing says night time drama like smoky eyes – and they don’t have to be hard. Cream eyeshadows help you get the depth of colour then it’s all about blending. In this tutorial, Sigourney shows you a quick, easy technique for mastering sultry, smoky chocolate eyes.