Master the Smoky Under-Eye Without Looking Like a Raccoon

Posted by Martina Birk on Saturday, January 27, 2024

Typically, the makeup maven, whose signature smoky eyes can be seen on the likes of Keri Russell and Laura Prepon, starts by lining the lower lash with a chubby eye pencil from the inner rim and extending it out. Using a shading brush, she blends the liner into the lashes. She then uses a shadow and diffuses it out. (Pro tip: Never underestimate the power of your pinky tip to blend!)

To avoid that tired, sunken eye look, the makeup artist also recommended applying eye brightener, like Boscia All-In-One B.B. Eye Brightener SPF 20, under the eye and to highlight the cheekbone. For all-night wear, set with a brightening powder, like Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder or Nars Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder.

"Bring some definition to the upper lid with smudge of liner and apply mascara to give it a little bit of lift," noted Tina.

You're going for under-eye smoke—not bottom-heavy char.

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