Makeup "smoky eyes" with blue shadows

Makeup "smoky eyes" was known in the twenties of the last century. It was used by fatal seductresses to create a languid, sensual look with the help of gray and black tones. The shadows are carefully shaded, enveloping the eyes with a misty haze. The eye contour becomes more defined. Also, with the help of this makeup, it is good to correct the outer corners of the eyes, small wrinkles, close or wide-set eyes.

In modern "smoky eyes", in addition to the classic gray-black tones, bright colors are widely used. Pink, turquoise, azure allow you to do makeup using this technique, not only for evening looks, but also for gentle daytime ones. One of the main trends in smoky eyes makeup is blue shadows. Let's talk about it in more detail.

With proper use, shades of blue can emphasize the beauty of the eyes, give the look depth and sensuality, and make a bright accent on the eyes. Blue color attracts with its depth and intensity, so makeup artists recommend avoiding faded, boring tones. It is necessary to choose bright shades of ultramarine, azure or indigo. They suit any eye color and go well with other shades. Warm shades are perfectly combined with cold blue - brown, dark green, gold.As an additional color, gray or black are suitable.

The main rule in creating smoky eyes makeup is balance in the image. The emphasis on the face should be one. In this case, the blue color itself is quite bright and catchy, so for balance it is necessary to select blush and lipstick in light shades that will not stand out, but rather create a beautiful, soft background in order to emphasize the eyes.

It is enough to put a little shadow on them.

You can use any blush for such makeup. The main rule is that they are combined with a skin tone. Best of all, blush of pink, brown, peach and golden-bronze shades will be combined with the blue color of the shadows.

When choosing lipstick for makeup "smoky eyes" in blue tones, care must be taken. Bright and juicy shades should be categorically avoided. So the combination of blue eyeshadow and bright red lipstick, if it's not runway makeup, will look vulgar. Nude shades of lipsticks and lip glosses are ideal for such eye makeup.

Many people think that blue shadows are only perfect for women with blue and gray eyes. This is an erroneous opinion. The blue palette of shadows is universal and suitable for any type of appearance. The main thing - you need to choose the right shade, taking into account your own characteristics. Owners of a light appearance will suit shades of light blue or gray-blue shades. You can soften the look by using blue or brown mascara. This technique highlights the eyes and does not create a sharp contrast between the shadows and eyelashes.

Owners of dark and red hair are not limited in the choice of shades. They can use any shade from light to deep blue.

There is no need to additionally draw eyes and use bright shades of lipsticks.

Almost all brands produce shadows that are suitable for "smoky eyes" in blue tones. Shadows can be compact or creamy. Cream shadows and pigments make the coverage with a bright color accent. The juiciness and brightness of compact shadows can be adjusted. The haute couture line has excellent compact shadows “Smoky Navy” 291 by Dior, set of 4 colors 02 “Les Bleus” by Guerlain and Hypnose Palette D04 “Lumiere d”Azur” by Lancome.

AT Oriflame elegant eye shadow in the form of shimmery and matte balls rich in pigments Giordani Gold "Frosty Blue" #32750 and cream The One Color Impact "Azure Blue" #32794. In collection Sephora double blue eyeshadow Sephora Colorful Duo.

It is better to choose eyeliners in gray or blue tones. As a bright accent, you can choose juicy shades of blue, for example, "Bleu Electrique Irise" by Make Up For Even or colored eyeliner Waterproof Eyeliner Intense Color No. 09 "Violet" by FFleur. If a pencil is used to create a substrate, it is better to choose a calm shade. As a bright addition, you can use blue mascara from the collection "Le Volume De Chanel" 20 "Bleu" by Chanel. For a softer effect, brown mascara is well suited, increasing volume from Mary Kay.

Here is an example of applying makeup in blue tones step by step:

1. The most important thing when using blue tones is to take care of the perfect complexion.Shades from blue to blue very strongly emphasize redness, blue circles or bags under the eyes, peeling. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the face and apply a suitable foundation that will mask the unevenness of the skin.
2. In order for the shadows to apply evenly and hold well, it is necessary to apply the foundation to the upper eyelid and powder it with a large brush.
3. On the top of the lash line of the upper eyelid, draw an arrow closely with a dark blue pencil. On the outer corner, we make the line wider and bring it out of the eye, slightly taking it up.
4. Apply shadows of a dark blue shade on the upper and lower eyelids. Next, you need to carefully shade with a brush with a bevelled edge. The saturation of the color from the inner edge of the eye to the outer should be increased. At the inner edge, the shade should turn out to be the lightest, at the outer - the darkest.
5. On the moving eyelid with a flat brush, apply a light shade of blue tightly and carefully shade the border. The transition from a light tone to a dark one must be smooth, creating a haze effect.
6. On the inner corners of the eyes and under the eyebrows it is necessary to apply light shadows with mother of pearl. Iridescent gloss makes the look radiant. For a more spectacular evening look, you can add light mint shadows with sparkles to the middle and to the outer edge of the upper eyelid. Draw the same shadows along the lower eyelid.
7. We apply mascara to the eyelashes, carefully staining the cilia at the outer edge. Mascara can be lengthening or volumizing lashes.
8. We make eyebrows with a pencil or special shadows. You don't need to color them too much. Eyebrows should look natural.

You will learn more about creating the perfect evening make-up in the following video.

Smokey eye makeup is finished.In addition, you need to apply blush that matches your skin color and lipstick in soft, delicate tones.

Bronzer on the cheekbones and a nude shade of lipstick on the lips will look perfect with blue shadows.

“Smoky eyes” in blue tones are still an evening make-up, as blue shadows give a bright accent to the eyes. Blue shadows should not be used to create daytime makeup, especially for wedding. For them, using the “smoky eyes” technique, light gray, pinkish tones are better suited. To create a make-up with a beautiful charming effect, you need to carefully work out all the stages of application. To do this, you need to choose three shades of shadows. Two shades of blue - light and dark, one neutral light tone. It may be pearly. If you want a bright, sparkling look, add more glitter shadows. To make up your eyes beautifully, you will need brushes: large - for powder, flat and with a beveled edge. In addition, you will need a tonal foundation, a soft pencil and mascara.

Using our step-by-step instructions, with the help of prepared cosmetics and tools, it will be easy to create makeup using the “smoky eyes” technique.

According to women, smoky eyes makeup creates a beautiful, sensual look. Most use it as an evening make-up. "Smoky eyes" in blue tones are chosen by courageous women who are not afraid to be in the spotlight. It allows you to add color to the image, focus on the eyes, create an aura of mystery and flair.