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Let’s talk makeup, shall we? I honestly have been keeping things super natural and laid-back since having Sam. I mean, I’m a new mom, and am sleeping as muuuuch as I possibly can (although, how can I possibly really sleep when he sleeps, as everyone recommends? I just want to stare at him all day long!) meaning I’m not slathering on the makeup. Plus, we’ve been spending most days (okay, like every day) hanging around our house, so there hasn’t been a reason to get all made up. So today, I felt like playing around with my makeup and making myself look (and feel!) fabulous. Thus, I bring you my favorite makeup tutorial: The smoky eye.
A good smoky eye is key, is my motto. It’s my go-to for date night/ going out makeup and if I have to choose one part of my face to play up, it is my eyes. Always. The fun part of this particular smoky eye makeup tutorial is that it is made up entirely of drugstore mascara, eyeshadow, and foundation. Because I like to share makeup that I love that is not only great, but also affordable. Because that can be a rare find, I know. But guess what? I’ve found it. Rimmel London makes a mean mascara and amazing eyeshadows that I have been using for years. You can literally find Rimmel at any drugstore, Walmart, or the like. Okay, on to the tutorial!
Products used:
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation
Rimmel Retro Glam Mascara
Rimmel trio eyeshadow in “Orion”
cream eyeliner
First, apply foundation and whatever other face makeup you like. Now on to the eyes…
1. Apply the medium brown shade all over your lids.
2. With the very lightest color, apply to your brow bone, just under your eyebrows. This creates definition.
3. Take the darkest brown shade and apply only to the creases of your eyelids.
4. Line your eyes with whatever eyeliner you have. I’m really into cream eyeliners lately and I always use black and only do the top.
5. Apply two coats of mascara, again in the blackest black they have. This one is Rimmel Retro Glam Mascara in “Carbon Black.”
And voila! You’ve got a hot smoky eye and you’re ready for a night out on the town! Or, in my case, for dinner, at home with your little family. :) You’re welcome, husband.
xo
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Love smoky eyes! It’s my go to as well!
I would love to do a smoky eye look!
Love the look!
I’d just like to practice more with eye make up. I don’t wear it a lot and when I do, it’s rather boring. ;)
I’d try the smoky eye or just the medium brown for every day :)
I like how easy this look, but so put together. I work as a teacher so I love that it’s polished but appropriate. I’d love to try this look.
I would also love to try a subtle smoky eye. I feel like it usually looks weird on me, but I think I have to use lighter shadow.
That picture of you in the makeup aisle actually made me happy! I love shopping for new cosmetics, they make me so so happy!
I like the natural looks for everyday where and the smokey eye for date nights!
Man I don’t know what look I’d create but I want to try that mascara!
Love Rimmel! I definitely need to try this look.
Love it!
Love the smokey eye!!
Definitely want to try this smoky eye :)
Congratulations on your new little one! And I love me some Rimmel products!! Yay for a fun giveaway!
Love this look!
I hope I look as great as you do when I have a 10 day old little baby :)
Oops didn’t finish the rest. I would love to create a smoky eye because I never have. My makeup look is very casual.
i’d love to try a smokey eye look :)
Looking good, mama!
That smokey eye looks so simple, I def it think I could rock that!
A subtle smokey eye look.
I haven’t tried too many Rimmel products so it would be awesome to get a whole basket worth :)
Really easy!!
To add to my above comment, I have never been able to do a smoky eye or any kind of ‘EYE’ look. This really helped and the Rimmel eye shadow looks like a great neutral color.
Loving your smoky eye! And TOTALLY feel ya on the “sleep when the baby sleeps” thing. I couldn’t sleep when he slept either! I just wanted to stare at his sweet little face. Don’t want to miss a moment!
I’d love to find a foundation/tinted moisturizer that stays on. And who doesn’t love trying new mascaras?!
I like a more natural eye for work
i like to create a pretty basic look that accentuates my eyes, i’ll have to try this smoky look though!
Love the look but I haven’t tried liquid liner since hs! Maybe it’s time to try again.
I love creating fun smokey eye looks for an evening out with my girlfriends!
It sounds like you have a wonderful life right now enjoying your little one at home! I do love that you are still msking yourself look pretty with make up even at home :) Thanks for the great tutorial with Rimmel Products from Walmart. #client
I’d love to try out some new products for a fresh summer look! I’ve been loving my fall and winter look, but I’m ready to try out some brighter and lighter shades!
I’d love to do a pretty au natural look for summer days!
I always fail at a smoky eye! Will have to do your tutorial!
this is the most beautiful smokey eye make up ever.
I also love your eyebrows. they look so natural and sexy.
xoxo
franzi from powder brows