During Fall and Winter, many people enjoy wearing smoky eye makeup to add a touch of drama to their look. However, individuals with extremely fair skin tones might find themselves shying away from traditional dark browns and blacks, as these can sometimes create a severe "raccoon eye" effect. One popular and versatile eye makeup routine for the Fall season is the burnt orange and brown smoky eye. The beauty of this combination lies in its fairly neutral and light color palette, which avoids the harshness often associated with black smoky eyes.
Preparing Your Canvas: The Importance of Eye Primer
Before embarking on the application of any eyeshadow, it is crucial to first use an eye primer. This essential step makes the subsequent eyeshadow application significantly easier and ensures that your chosen colors remain vibrant and in place for a longer duration. An eye primer creates a smooth, even base that helps eyeshadow adhere better and prevents creasing.
Building the Base: Matte Tangerine
To begin building the smoky effect, take a wide eyeshadow brush and apply a matte tangerine shade all over your eyelid. This application should extend from the lash line up into the crease. This initial layer provides a foundational color that will be blended with subsequent shades. It's worth noting that all the eyeshadows used in this particular tutorial are from the brand e.l.f., known for its accessible and quality makeup products.
Adding Depth: Shimmering Burnt Orange
Next, switch to an eyeshadow brush to apply a shimmering, burnt orange color. This shade should be applied from the middle of your eyelid, sweeping it all the way towards the outer corner. The shimmer in this color adds dimension and catches the light, enhancing the smoky effect without being overpowering.
Creating the Smoky V: Shimmering Dark Brown
To introduce the characteristic depth of a smoky eye, use an angled eyeshadow brush. With this brush, apply a shimmering dark brown color in a distinct V shape in the outer corner of your eye. This V shape is key to defining the outer edge of the smoky eye. Following this, use the brush to smudge the color, ensuring that the V shape is well-blended and integrated into the overall look, softening any harsh lines.
Defining the Lower Lash Line
To further enhance the drama and create a cohesive smoky effect, use an angled eyeliner brush. Apply the same shimmering dark brown color along your lower lash line. This step ties the upper and lower eyelids together, intensifying the smoky appearance.
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Highlighting the Inner Corner and Brow Bone
To complete the eye makeup and add a touch of brightness, apply a shimmering gold color. This luminous shade should be placed on the inner corner of your eye. This technique helps to open up the eye and create a subtle contrast. Additionally, apply a small amount of this gold shade to your brow bone. Highlighting the brow bone lifts the arch of the eyebrow and adds a polished finish to the entire eye look.
Completing the Look: Face and Lips
To balance the intensity of the burnt orange smoky eye, it is recommended to keep the rest of your makeup relatively neutral. With this particular eye makeup, a common choice is to wear a light dusting of bronzer to add warmth to the complexion and a nude lipstick. This combination ensures that the eyes remain the focal point of the makeup look.
