The Makeup Box

Midnight Violet Smoky-Eye with Lavender Lips

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Super simple. This is a look where the colors you choose are the key thing. In terms of application/technique, there really isn’t that much to it.

You will need a deep, dark shadow. Look for something that is like a matte black with sparkles running through. Many brands do versions. I mixed up some pigments using violet sparkles in matte black, but it doesn’t really matter which color sparkle you choose as long as the base is black.

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Step 1: Line your eyes with black kohl along the upper and lower lash lines. Then pack a dark sparkly shadow over the entire eye lid area from lashes to above the sockets in a traditional monochromatic smoky eye. Finally, trace shadow

along lower lash lines to finish.

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Step 2: Apply false lashes or black mascara. That’s it for the eyes.

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Step 3: Apply a matte, blue-based pink blush. This gives intense color without being over the top. I chose MAC Coygirl. Then slick on a lavender-based nude pink lipstick. 

NYX Power was used here.

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Finito.

Goth-Pixie: Black Lacquer Monochrome Face

Source: ricxosa.blogspot.com

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I can only exclaim at how much her hazel-green eyes pop with patent black paint around them. I’d do away with the black stippling and hairy brows (I just don’t have the props for that) but I may very well try the look myself.

Deep Space: Dark Navy and Green “Color-Blocked” Eye (Too Faced Deep Space baked shadow and MAC Green pigment)

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Who says you have to always pair a dark shade with a lighter one? 

I love pairing two deep, dark colors together for a really simple smoldering eye. Instead of applying colors in the usual inner corner, outer corner way, I used the traditional smoky-eye technique of spreading colors outward from the center, leaving things in a doe-shape (rounded shape with no flick or wing).

Recommended for those with a moderate to high amount of lid space.

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Step 1: Apply navy or black liner to the water line and lash lines. Then pack a deep dark navy with a sheen within the lid area, and along the lower lash lines. Don’t smudge or smoke the color outwards. Keep it very contained and intense.

(Ladies, if you love Navy blue or dark shades, get this eyeshadow. NOW. This is similar to MAC’s Deep Truth but much more fine-grained and smooth.)

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Step 2: Take a rich dark-green pigment and apply it along the socket, in an arc above the navy. Be careful not to spread the green to far out towards the outer corners unless you are intentionally creating a cat eye, which is not what we’re going for here.

Bring the green lightly along the outer halves of the lower lash lines as well.

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Step 3: Black liquid liner is optional. I find the look already so deep and dark that there’s no point applying more liner. Just go straight to mascara or false lashes. I’d recommend lashes if you have or are able to apply them, as the eyeshadow is dramatic enough that lashes will look fine.

I used spiky ones for a more defined and visible lash look, without drowning the eye makeup behind a thick fringe of lashes.

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Very lightly spread the green outwards and down along the lash line a little more for more drama and color if you want it. Then clean up the area around the eye with matte flesh toned powder or shadow.

The finished look, below with flash.

P.S. This look is a LOT deeper and more dramatic in real life.