Pictured: e.l.f. Cosmetics’ Smoky Eye Tips and Two Eyeshadow’s I am giving away. (photo: M. Hall)
Recently I was introduced to e.l.f. Cosmetics during the BlogHer show. When it comes to eye make-up, I am all about the quick and easy. P&G Make-up artists gave me a fantastic look at the PG Home booth at BlogHer, but I had to admit, that it’s not something I would or could do myself at home. But, I’m always trying to learn how to implement the tips at home. One thing I liked at both P&G and e.l.f. Cosmetics, is that both companies offered some great beauty tips. I want to pass along the e.l.f. Cosmetics tips for Smokey Eyes that I received from them, along with a special savings code on e.l.f. Cosmetics good until Sept. 16. Enter Code “TAKETWENTY” at checkout for 20% off all makeup for a limited time.
So now, drum roll please, here is what I know about creating “Smoky Eyes” from e.l.f. Yes, I learned it’s not something you get from sitting around the campfire! 
Check the illustration above for further details.
Check the illustration above for further details.1) Define the eye, by lining it with a good dark eyeliner.
2) Contour using a light eye shadow at the brow bone, and the inner eye.
3) Blend a mid-tone eye shadow along the the eye from the lash line to the crease with a flourish!
4) Highlight by adding a deeper shade of shadow to the outer eye above the mid-tone shadow you just applied.
5) Now get all dramatic, by relining the whole thing along the “lash line.”
There you go! That is the extent of my knowledge, all learned from the e.l.f. Beauty Book. Did I miss anything? Is there anything you do that I need to learn from? If so, leave a comment to let me know. The reader with the best beauty tip will win the 2 striking e.l.f. eye shadows from the picture above! Leave your comment here by August 26th to win the 2 eye shadows. When you comment, leave your email address in the comment like so: shopper at yahoo dot com.
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12 Comments
youthisgrowing@gmail.com
thx for the great giveaway!
Two things I've learned that can help you here:
1) make sure you've got two brushes that will help with the eye definition: a pencil brush like MAC 219 and a brush that's good to smudge with like MAC 214. Absolutely essential!
2) Do your eyes first – that way you can clean up any fall out easily without messing up the rest of your makeup.
Hope that helps!
sarah dot tyrchniewicz at gmail dot com
I think one of the best beauty tips is to drink lots of water to keep your skin clear. It's one of the best tips I use at least.
autum22(at)gmail(dot)com
I use a deep plumb color eye liner instead of black. It compliments any color eye! Try it!
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Jennifer
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My best tip is to put a thick layer of loose, colorless powder under your eyes before applying eyeshadow. That way, if any of the color powders off onto your cheeks, you can brush it right off with the clear powder!
My best tip is about bronzer: you can easily achieve a natural look by using bronzer with a large brush creating a C shape from the temple to the eyebone, and then again towards the chin. Two or three gentle strokes can create a very natural look. thankyou!
Valentina
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I would have to say, the best beauty tip I have to offer (and am honestly still in the process of learning) is to stop comparing yourself with everybody else and start being the best “you” that you can be. Once you take notice of your individual beauty and rock it with a smile, the rest of the world will take notice too.
Thank you!
lydiajpowers@gmail.com
always always ALWAYS remove your makeup before bed. i've removed makeup and washed my face several times half-drunk but it's all been worth it!
A good makeup routine helps you a lot. Doing the eye makeup first will get you out of a lot of trouble, because eye products are generally the messy ones, and can ruin other layers if applied at the end.
make up giveaways, if i could find one every day it would be great, thanks, you're doing one hellu'va job
I just wanted to add a comment here to mention thanks for you very nice ideas. Blogs are troublesome to run and time consuming thus I appreciate when I see well written material. Your time isn’t going to waste with your posts. Thanks so much and stick with it No doubt you will definitely reach your goals! have a great day!
Helen–which deep plum eyeliners do you recommend? Great beauty tips.