Smoky Eye Masterclass Must-Haves
The smoky eye is a classic make-up look that is perfect for the party season and is guaranteed to make your peepers stand out.
Grey hued shadow, dramatic kohl and lashings of mascara all complete this timeless beauty style. If you don’t know where to start or simply want to update your look, then pick up some of these fab products for the ultimate smoky eye.
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad
Contained in a chic gold box, these four luxurious shades will help you achieve an array of looks. Formulated with advanced colours, this magic quad includes four finishes – sheer sparkle, satin, shimmer and shade – meaning you can find the perfect blend to suit you. A must-have for beginners.
MAC Eyeshadow – Print
A beautiful charcol grey that will help create alluring peepers. Complete with a satin finish, this high-pigmented hue blends perfectly and will add definition to any eyes.
Bobbi Brown Long–Wear Gel Eyeliner – Graphite Shimmer
This long-lasting eyeliner gives the look of a liquid eyeliner but the feel of a gel formula. Its deep grey hue is enriched with silver flecks, making it a fab party shade which easily glides onto eyes.
£17.50 www.debenhams.com
Shu Uemura Dazzling Sapphire Diamanté False Lashes
Created for the Queen of pop herself, Madonna, these voluminous lashes are embellished with rich blue diamantes. Apply to lashes for a glitzy look that will complete any smokey eye.
£18.50 www.selfridges.com
Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long–Wearing Formula
Staying put for almost a full 24 hours without a smudge or smear, this formula means your lashes will stay long and glam throughout your night. Enhancing lashes, it adds length and definition for fluttery lashes.
Shu Uemura Takashi Murakami Collection – Gel Pencil Eyeliner
Shu Uemura’s Takashi Murakami collection is their festive range inspired by Japanese animation. This limited edition gel pencil eyeliner is a long-lasting product that applies smoothly to create defining, dramatic eyes.
Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour – Black Ice
A deep, impact soft-sparkle shadow that will add glisten and glamour to your peepers. Sweep over lids for a stunning evening look.
£18.50 www.selfridges.com
Sisley Phyto–Khol Star Eyeliner – Black Diamond
The ultimate party product, this fancy eyeliner is enriched with Swarvoski crystal glitter particles to add instant intensity and glitz to the eyes. Its firm lead will allow you to apply with precision and ease for professional-looking make-up.
£32.50 www.liberty.co.uk
Illamasqua Masquara – Raven
A deep rich black mascara that will thicken and lengthen lashes. This winning formula dramatically lifts, curls and defines lashes, giving you show-stopping eyes.
£16.50 www.illamsqua.co.uk
Feature: Kathryn Lewsey