How To Get Extreme Smokey Eyes

Take your smokey eye style from day to night by adding some extreme dark shadow. Professional make-up artist Philippa Louise shows you how to perfect the look in this step-by-step guide. Enlarge

How To Get Extreme Smokey Eyes

Take your smokey eye style from day to night by adding some extreme dark shadow. Professional make-up artist Philippa Louise shows you how to perfect the look in this step-by-step guide.

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Top Tips

  • Use a transclucent powder as a base to keep your shadow in place throughout the evening.
  • Build up the look gradually and blend away any harsh corners or edges with a eyeshadow brush or blending brush.
  • To finish the look, apply lots of mascara and some kohl eyeliner to the water line on the lower lid.
  • Repeat each stage on both eyelids first, so that the lids match.