Makeup "smoky eyes" with blue shadows

Makeup "smoky eyes" was known in the twenties of the last century. He was used by fatal seducers to create a languid, sensual look with the help of gray and black tones. Shadows are carefully shaded, covering the eyes with a misty haze. The contour of the eye becomes more delineated. Also, with the help of this makeup, it is good to adjust the outer corners of the eyes, small wrinkles, close or widely set eyes.

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

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

The main rule in the creation of makeup "smoky eyes" - it 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 a rouge and a lipstick of light shades that will not stand out, but on the contrary, create a beautiful, soft background to emphasize the eyes.

Enough to put on them a little shadow.

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

When choosing a lipstick for makeup "smoky eyes" in blue tones, you must be careful. Categorically you should avoid bright and juicy shades. So the combination of blue shadows and bright red lipstick, if it is not makeup for the catwalk, will look vulgar. Ideal for such eye makeup fit nude shades of lipstick and lip gloss.

Many people believe that blue shadows are ideal only for women with blue and gray eyes. This is a misconception. The blue palette of shadows is universal and suitable for any type of appearance. The main thing - you need to find the right shade to suit your characteristics. Shades of light blue or gray-blue shades will suit the owners of bright appearance. You can soften the image 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 sum up the eyes and use bright shades of lipstick.

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

AT Oriflame elegant eyeshadow in the form of twinkling and frosted balls, saturated with pigments Giordani Gold "Frosty Blue" № 32750 and cream The One Color Impact "Blue Azure" №32794. In collection Sephora double blue shadows Sephora Colorful Duo.

Eye pencils better pick gray or blue tones. As a bright accent, you can choose rich shades of blue, for example, "Bleu Electrique Irise" by Make Up For Even or color eyeliner Waterproof Eyeliner Intense Color No. 09 "Violet" from 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 good, increasing the volume from Mary Kay.

Let us give an example of applying make-up in blue colors 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 tonal tool that will mask the roughness of the skin.
2. In order for the shadows to be applied evenly and to hold well, it is necessary to apply the base on the upper eyelid and powder it with a large brush.
3. On the top of the upper eyelid growth line of the upper eyelid, draw the arrow closely with a dark blue pencil. At the outer corner of the line do wider and display outside the eye slightly leading her up.
4. Apply the shadow of a dark blue shade on the upper and lower eyelid. Next, you need to carefully shade brush with a beveled edge. The saturation of the color from the inner edge of the eye to the outer one should be increased. At the inner edge, the shade should turn out to be the lightest, at the outer one - the darkest.
5. On a mobile eyelid with a flat brush, tightly apply a light shade of blue and carefully blend the border. The transition from light to dark tone should be followed smoothly, to create a haze effect.
6. On the inner corners of the eyes and under the eyebrows it is necessary to apply light shade with mother of pearl. The sparkling glitter makes the look shining. 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. The same shadows to hold on the lower eyelid.
7. Apply mascara on the eyelashes, carefully painting the eyelashes at the outer edge. Mascara can be lengthening or increasing the volume of eyelashes.
8. Make out eyebrows with a pencil or special shadows. You do not need to highlight them in color. Eyebrows should look natural.

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

Smoky eyes eye makeup is finished. In addition, it is necessary to apply blusher, suitable skin color and lipstick pale, delicate tones.

Ideal with blue shadows will look bronzer on the cheekbones and nude shade of lipstick on the lips.

“Smoky eyes” in blue colors is still an evening make-up, as blue shadows give a bright accent to the eyes. Blue shadows should not be used to create day makeup, especially for a 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, it is necessary to carefully work out all the stages of application. To do this, choose three shades of shadows. Two shades of blue - light and dark, one neutral light tone. It may be pearl. If you want a bright, sparkling image, add more shadows with sparkles. To beautifully make up your eyes you will need brushes: a large one - for powder, flat and with a beveled edge. Additionally, you will need a tonal framework, soft pencil and mascara.

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

According to women, the makeup "smoky eyes" creates a beautiful, sensual image. Most of it is used as evening makeup. “Smoky eyes” in blue are chosen by courageous women who are not afraid to be in the center of attention.It allows you to add color to your image, focus on your eyes, create an aura of mystery and veil.