One can apply smoky eye makeup in order to get a classic sexy, sophisticated and stylish look. Here is the description of how to get this dramatic look. And the most important thing to keep in mind – it is that achieving the look is not as difficult as one may think.

Among the tools, one would need there are three shades of eye shadow, several makeup brushes of different sizes, an eyeliner, mascara, and, although, it is not necessary, false eyelashes.

As for the colors of eye shadows, one can select from brown, burgundy, charcoal, eggplant, and taupe.

Therefore, it is necessary to point out, that no matter which color one would prefer to have applied, it is necessary to have one medium shade and a deeper version of that shade: for example, deep burgundy and very deep burgundy would work. Besides, vanilla is considered to be a neutral color, which goes with any color of an eye shadow; it would be great for the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye highlighting. 

It is also necessary to have an eyeliner, which would correspond with the color of the selected eye shadow. Therefore, one should keep in mind that a charcoal liner will go with any of the possible colors of shades; besides, it increases the dramatic look significantly. It is much advisable to apply some type, which is bendable, such as kohl, however, it should not be too soft, and otherwise it will simply smear and look messy. It is also necessary to make sure that the eyeliner has a fine point.

There exist several different types of makeup brushes, which will be very helpful in creating a smoky eye effect. The following makeup brushes should be used:
 A fine tip eyeliner brush;
 A contour eye brush;
 A medium shadow brush;
 A fluffy eye shadow brush.

It would also be good to have Q – tips, because one can get deep hues when using Q – tips during the eye shadow application.