Midnight Mood Set: Smoky Eye Tutorial

Quick answer

Use the Midnight Mood Set to build a classic smoky eye by layering a medium shade on the lid, a dark shade in the crease and outer corner, and a light shade to highlight the brow bone and inner corner.

Step-by-step smoky eye tutorial

1. Prep your eyelid: Apply an eyeshadow primer or a concealer to your entire eyelid to ensure the shadow stays put and colors appear vibrant. Skipping primer can cause creasing and fading within an hour.
2. Apply the medium base shade: Using a flat eyeshadow brush, pat a medium-toned shadow from the Midnight Mood Set onto your entire eyelid, from lash line to crease. This creates a smooth canvas. Don't sweep; patting deposits more pigment and reduces fallout.
3. Define the crease with a dark shade: With a fluffy blending brush, apply the darkest shadow in the set to the outer V of your eye and blend into the crease using windshield-wiper motions. A common mistake is applying too much dark shadow at once. Build it up slowly for a softer, more blendable look.
4. Highlight the brow bone and inner corner: Use a small, pointed brush to apply the lightest shade from the set to the arch of your brow bone and the inner corner of your eye. This opens up the eye. Using too much highlighter can make the look shiny; stick to a small area for a subtle glow.
5. Line and blend the lower lash line: With a thin angled brush, trace the dark shadow along your lower lash line, starting from the outer corner and blending inward about a third of the way. A harsh line on the lower lash line can make eyes look smaller. Soften it with a clean brush.
6. Finish with mascara: Apply two coats of your favorite mascara to top and bottom lashes to frame the smoky eye and complete the look. Curl your lashes first to prevent mascara from smudging onto the lid.

Featured product

• Midnight Mood Set: The Midnight Mood Set includes multiple pieces to create a cohesive midnight-inspired theme. This means you have all the shades needed for a smoky eye in one kit, from a base color to a deep crease shade and a highlight.