Step 1: Line and Define

Trace the water line with a dark shade of High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner, like Via Veneto. Then, use it to frame the full shape of the eye, keeping tight with the base of the lash line. The water-resistant formula sets in exactly where you want it and wears for up to 12 hours.

Step 2: Build and Blend

Build up the same shade of High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner on the inner and outer corners of each eye. Use the #25 Smudge Brush to blur the color inwards and up to the crease, leaving the center of the eyelid bare.

Step 3: Make it Matte

Use the #22 Blending Brush to pick up a deep, matte shade from your go-to eyeshadow palette and blend it over the top of the eyeliner, on the inner and outer corners of the eye. Then, sweep it all the way through the crease. Build up for boldness, but ensure the edges remain soft for a diffused cloud of color.

Step 4: Pop the Centre

From your chosen palette, apply a dark glitter shadow to the very centre of the eyelid. Press the pigment on with your fingertip or apply with the #20 Allover Eyeshadow Brush.

Step 5: Go Heavy Metal

On top of the dark shimmer, press on a lighter shade of a high-shine metallic eyeshadow. Try an antique gold, rose gold, vibrant copper, or sparkling silver. Next, lightly trace it along the lower lash line for added star power.

Step 6: Shimmer and Shine

Take the very lightest shimmer in your palette and tap it along the brow bone as a highlighter. Want to light up your look? You can also apply it to the inner corners of the eyes.

Step 7: Sculpt Your Crease

Sculpt your crease with the same deep, matte shadow you applied in step three. Just a touch is enough to tie a smoky makeup look together.

Step 8: Reach the Climax

Finish with two coats (or more) of Climax Mascara for the ultimate finish. No clumping. No flaking. Just unstoppable volume from root to flawlessly curled tip.

1. Create Contrast

Enhance and electrify eyes with smoky shades that pop against your eye color. Here’s how to choose colors that contrast and captivate.

For blue eyes, choose: metallic coppers, rust tones, or radiant rose golds.
For green eyes, choose: pops of purple, deep maroons, or vibrant magentas.
For hazel eyes, choose: antique golds, khaki greens, or bronze tones.
For brown eyes, choose: electric blues, dark sapphires, or striking teals.

2. Mix It Up

Dare to play with clashing color. Smoky eyes don’t have to focus on one family of shades. Push the boundaries by mixing navy blue with burnished orange, chocolate brown with rose gold, or emerald green with vivid violet. Your darkest shade defines the eye shape and crease. Your lightest shade sets the lid and brow bone aglow. Together, they make your smoky eye look unforgettable.

3. Cut the Crease

Combine smoky tones with a cool, clean-cut crease to contour your eye shape. Create a negative space by leaving the lid bare, or go barely there in shimmering shades of nude. Then, build up extra depth with dark shadow in the socket to sculpt the eyes. As always: layer and blend for smoky eyes that mesmerize.

4. Add Liquid Liner

Elevate your late-night look with double the thrill. Over the top of your pencil liner, trace a liquid liner to lend instant, ultra-alluring drama. For pure pigment with intense control, choose Climax Liquid Eyeliner. Apply the carbon black formula along the upper lash line, then wing it at the outer corner of the eye.

5. Light and Ignite

Smoky eyes come before your base. After completing the step-by-step, light up and illuminate the eye area with the Light Reflecting™ Eye Brightener. Applied underneath eyes, this skincare-makeup hybrid lends an instantly awakened look. Brightness is locked in for 24 hours, so your smoky look takes center stage.