Eye makeup is one of the important components of the image, so it needs to be given special attention. No wonder they say that the eyes are a mirror of the soul. Makeup with black shadows is a special kind of skill, as it requires skill and accuracy. One wrong or careless stroke - and the image will be irretrievably corrupted.
Smoky makeup, or smokey ice, is still relevant. Moreover, its embodiment is possible not only with the help of black shades. Now the trend is smoky makeup, done with color shadows. The basic rule is no clear lines, but an exception is made for the evening look , you can draw arrows with black eyeliner.
Languid elegance
Many girls are afraid to experiment with black, considering it vulgar or too shocking. And in vain. This color can add languor, mystery, elegance, you just need to be able to beat eye makeup with black shadows. With the right accents, dark makeup can become one of the evening looks, as well as an everyday option. It is equally suitable for girls with any color of eyes and hair.
In addition, makeup with black shadows is the perfect solution for a theme Gothic party or for the image of a witch for Halloween.
What is needed for a dark make-up?
For dark makeup you will need:
- Shades of black, dark gray and white. Often, manufacturers offer a set of eye shadow makeup in the style of Smokey Eyes, which contains the above colors.
- Black eyeliner.
- Eyeliner in black.
- 3D Mascara.
Shadows can be matte or sparkle. It can be professional shadows in one big palette, and they can also be packed in separate boxes. Over time, you will choose the ones that suit you perfectly. In dark make-up, it is permissible to use matte shadows and the glitter option at the same time.
Where to begin
In order for dark makeup to look spectacular, you need to pay attention to the eyes themselves and properly prepare the skin around them. The fact is that black color is able to emphasize not only advantages, but also disadvantages, namely:
- redness;
- swelling;
- fatigue, etc.
To avoid negative consequences, you need to properly prepare the skin, paying special attention to the area around the eyes.
Makeup Preparation
Swelling and swelling is best eliminated by a cooling compress. To do this, cover the eyelids with cucumber circles and do not remove them for 10-15 minutes. Then wash yourself with very cold water and gently wipe your face with a cube of ice, carefully run it under your eyes. Drops for eyes such as "Visina" will eliminate redness. Remember that in order to avoid negative reactions, you should consult a specialist before using any medicines.
Then apply makeup base on the skin and lightly powder. Minor skin imperfections can help hide a matting agent, concealer or highlighter. Now you are ready to try on black makeup on yourself.
To prevent the shadows from slipping and lasting as long as possible, apply a foundation for eye makeup on the eyelids and lightly powder. So the shadows will fall more evenly and will not crumble.
Black makeup photo tutorial
Adjust your eyebrows first. Makeup with black shadows draws attention to the eyes, so the eyebrows should be perfect. If the shape of your eyebrows leaves much to be desired, and you do not know how to correctly correct it, then for a start it is better to contact a specialist in a beauty salon. An experienced master will be able to give your eyebrows the desired shape, so then you just have to maintain the created image.
For a classic smoky make-up, apply black shadows on the outer corner of the movable eyelid and blend them by brushing a thin line along the upper edge of the movable eyelid toward the inner corner of the eye. Cover the space under the eyebrow and the inner corner of the eye with the lightest shadows in your palette. On the moving eyelid, apply shades of dark gray and mix with light movements on the border with black shadows.
Eyeliner or black pencil indicate the line of eyelash growth. For daytime makeup, it is better to use a pencil and blend it, as smoky makeup involves blurry lines. For an evening look, liquid eyeliner is better, so the arrow will turn out clearer, and the eyes will become expressive.
Curl your eyelashes and cover them with black mascara. For the evening version, you can apply two layers of mascara.
Dark makeup everyday
Many mistakenly assume that black and dark colors in makeup can only be used for an evening look. This is not true. In fact, makeup with black shadows can be worn daily, you only need to observe moderation.
For everyday look, it is better to use matte shadows. You can apply and shade them both with special sponge brushes and with your own fingers.
So, apply shades of dark gray or black on the entire moving eyelid and blend them, slightly going beyond the boundaries of the moving eyelid. Using the same shadows, emphasize the lower eyelid, blend. Remember that there should be no clear contours, hence the name of smoky makeup. Lightly highlight the inner corner with a light shade, apply the lightest under the eyebrow.
With a soft pencil in black or dark gray color, underline the line of eyelash growth on the upper and lower eyelids, blend lightly, mixing the pencil with shadows. Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara on them.
For the daytime option, it is better to use lipstick in nude or pastel shades.
The image for the evening
For evening makeup, use a shimmering set of eyeshadow, liquid eyeliner and voluminous black mascara. Cover the entire moving eyelid with black shadows and blend them, draw the lower eyelids with a thin line and also blend. With light shadows, highlight the area under the eyebrow and the inner corner of the eye. Draw a arrow with black eyeliner. Then twist the eyelashes and cover them with black mascara in two layers. Brush excess shadows with a puff.
Smoky makeup in black shades is good because you can use lipstick with almost any shade and texture, its choice will depend on whether you create a day or evening look, as well as on your personal preferences. But if you use shimmering shadows, then lipstick is preferable to choose a matte, so as not to look vulgar. But in the manicure, sparkles can not be avoided.
Theme for the theme party
If you are invited to a themed costume party, try creating a demonic witch look with dark shades. Here it is allowed to slightly overdo it with the color and the borders of the shadows. Use liquid eyeliner to draw cabalistic signs or other labels. Complete the image with a blood-red lipstick and a pointed hat.