Neutral Smokey Eye

Start this look with your eyebrows done and concealer on your eyelid and undereye area. If you're choosing to use a primer or a base, DO NOT set your concealer. If you're jumping straight to the shadows, go ahead and set your concealer.

I will be using a base, so I have not set mine.

You can choose to use a primer or a creamy eyeshadow base to bring out the intensity of the colors and to have your eyeshadow last longer.

Place a few dots of primer/base on your eyelid and blend it out.

Here, I'm using a creamy white shadow stick.

"Smokey" is a term to describe an eyeshadow look that begins with a dark color on the lid that gradiates out, like smoke. I'm using a deep brown shade (that's actually from my contour palette) for my lid.

I recommend using your finger, because you can pack on more color that way. Place the color all over your lid, and go a tiny bit up into your crease.

Also, don't be afraid if it's a little messy! Smokey eyes are supposed to look messy. Plus, we'll be blending it out later.

Take a fluffy blending brush and blend the color up in to your crease.

Find another warm brown shade a little bit lighter than your lid color. Then, use the same fluffy brush to blend it in to your crease. Make sure there are NO harsh lines.

Take the same color you used on your lid, and sweep it under your eye using the same fluffy brush.

To make your eyes appear more 3 dimensional, take a darker brown or black eyeshadow and apply it to the outer third of your eyelid. I'm using a flat synthetic brush for this.

Once the color is on your eyelid, use c-shaped sweeping motions to blend it out and slightly up into your crease.

Pop a light eyeshadow into your browbone and tear duct to brighten your eyes a little.

Pair this look with LOTS of black mascara. Your want your lashes to blend in nicely with the rest of your makeup.

Line the inner rims of your eyes with a bit of black liner. This will make the look more sultry.

Flaunt your new look and prepare to have all eyes on you.