Secrets of a smoky eye: how to do smokey eye makeup and which brush to choose for blending arrows?
We've put together some simple tips on how to create a smokey eye makeup look that's neat and smudge-free. Even beginners can do it — the main thing is to take into account three important nuances.
Choosing a nib: which nib for feathered arrows is best?
A tool that is too hard may not disperse the pigment, but smear it into a dark spot. To gradually stretch the color, you need a soft arrow bone with a feathering, the main feature of which is fluffy or densely packed short pile. A beveled arrow bone is perfect for working on the upper eyelid, and a short flat-fluffy one for the lower one. And if you want to learn more about tools for working on the interlash line, the Ukrainian makeup brush manufacturer Vobs has collected all the useful life hacks in our separate article .
The impact of the formula: how to create a shaded arrow with eyeliner, pencil and shadows?
The final look and smoothness of the transition with which the shaded arrow will lie is largely determined by the formula of the product. A soft pencil gives more time for shading due to its plasticity. If you are looking for a way to draw arrows with an eyeliner with a rich gel consistency, work faster and shade the line instantly until it is fixed. But classic matte shadows will help to further soften the edge and securely fix the cream base.
Application technique: how to draw shaded arrows without spots?
If you're looking for the easiest way to draw feathered arrows without the "tired eye" effect, remember the gradient rule. Don't rub the product all over the eyelid: leave the maximum color near the lash line, and the feathering stick will help to delicately stretch the upper edge into a translucent shadow.
Creating a smooth and elegant smoky arrow is always a balance between the right cosmetic formula and precision of movements. And to make the process of creating a smoky effect easy and enjoyable, just buy the arrow blending sticks from VoBs, which will take on all the difficult work.
How to turn daytime makeup into evening makeup and why is it worth buying Wobs eyeliner brushes?
Quickly transforming a light daytime makeup look into an expressive evening look is a favorite beauty hack in which the eyeliner brush plays a major role:
- Deepening the contour: apply dark kajal along the eyelashes and blend its upper border with short movements.
- Smoky ponytail: pull the remaining pigment towards the temple with a clean bristle, creating a soft, weightless accent.
- Lower eyelid: emphasize the outer third of the eye and set the texture with dry shadows for durability throughout the evening.
Our online makeup brush store Wobs has collected the best models for working with the sensitive area around the eyes. Visit the catalog to choose and buy eyeliner brushes with a feathering effect that give a flawless result from the first touch!
For smoky eyes, a small, soft brush with medium density bristles is suitable. It allows you to blend the line without sharp edges, while maintaining saturation near the lashes. At WOBS, you can choose models for precise application and soft blending.
For pencil and cream textures, a flexible synthetic bristle is convenient, which does not absorb product and is easy to clean. For dry shadows, a soft natural or synthetic bristle is suitable, which absorbs pigment well and helps create a smooth blend.
To draw the line between the lashes, it is convenient to use a thin, angled brush with elastic bristles. It allows you to fill the space between the lashes with a small amount of product, and then gently blend the line to create a smoky effect.
Start with a rich line along the lash line, then blend the upper edge with short strokes. For an evening look, deepen the color with a dark pencil or eyeshadow, extend the tail, and add pigment to the outer third of the lower eyelid.