How To: Get a Celebrity-Inspired Dramatic and Smokey Eyes Look

Smokey, sexy eyes are so now! Follow these tips for dramatic eyes and don't shy away from black eyeshadow. It is the key to this celebrity look. 

Step 1 Apply moisturizer

Apply a bit of moisturizer around the eye area for a lifted eye look. 

Example: Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

Step 2 Apply eye primer

Use an eye primer or concealer on your eyelid.

Step 3 Apply eyeshadow

Use a silver color from a palette on eyelid. Next, use a cranberry color for the crease. Finally, use black eyeshadow in a V at the outer corner of eye, fading into the crease. Blend well

Example: CoverGirl's Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in Drama Eyes

Step 4 Apply eyeliner:

Use eyeliner on top lash line and bottom waterline.

Example:CoverGirl Liquiline Eyeliner

Step 5 Apply mascara:

Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes to complete the look.

Example: CoverGirl LashBlash Fusion