Here’s the deal – I can’t rock a smoky eye. At least, I can’t rock most smoky eye looks. Anything involving black or plum or dark navy instantly transforms me into a brothel inhabitant, so I steer very clear. However, I’ve been experimenting with metallics lately, and have found a really pretty (and fairly subtle) bronze look that suits my day-to-day grind. Wanna see? Let’s do this thing!
First, be sure to prep your face for the day (or night) by using your foundation, tinted moisturizer, and/or concealer. I usually apply foundation sparingly to certain areas and concealer underneath my eyes.
Apply bronze eye shadow to your lid and your crease. I am using CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pot in Melted Caramel #330.
Inspired by fire, the CoverGirl flaming femme color palette ranges from flames to ashes. I love this shadow because you can build up the intensity easily to really pack a punch or keep it subtle for day.
I always move my brush back and forth in a half-moon shape in my crease to create definition on my eyelids.
Here’s a look at both bronzed lids.
Using a smaller brush, apply the same bronze color to the base of the lashes.
After you’ve finished adding the bronze to both eyes (top and bottom), apply a little bit of black or dark brown liner to the waterline.
Just that little bit of liner adds such intensity right?
Mascara time. Don’t forget to curl the lashes!
Okay, you guys. I am seriously impressed with the Flamed Out Mascara. The unique wire brush (it’s kind of twisty) coats your lashes for some serious volume. I used the Very Black Blaze shade.
Take a look for yourself.
WHOAH, am I right? That stuff makes your lashes go up, up, up.
After applying mascara, there’s one more secret step. I apply a little bit of shimmery shadow in the inner corners of my eyes. I swear it instantly makes you look more awake and well rested. I used the CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Crystal Flame #305 – it’s really creamy and goes on smoothly.
After finishing the eyes, I applied a bit of bronzer on my cheeks, a pinkish-nude lip gloss on my lips, gave my hair a little spritz of beach spray, and voilá! Easy breezy.
So, here’s the best part. Giveaway time! I’m giving away a collection of 6 CoverGirl Flamed Out products, as well as a $100 gift card to ULTA Beauty. If you aren’t familiar, ULTA Beauty is the largest beauty retailer that provides one-stop shopping for prestige, mass and salon products and salon services in the United States.
Also, if you feel the need to purchase Flamed Out products ASAP (I understand, it happens…), for a limited time, CoverGirl Eye is Buy One Get One 50% Off at ULTA Beauty. This offer is valid from Sunday, June 9 through Friday, June 28th. Suh-weet.
Enter below to win. Good luck!
This post is sponsored by P&G Beauty. Find the new CoverGirl Flamed Out products and get the Flaming Femme look at ULTA Beauty.
Katie
June 20, 2013 at 9:51 amTinted moisturizer is my favorite summer makeup product.
Kate
June 20, 2013 at 9:51 amBronzer is an absolute must!
Christina
June 20, 2013 at 9:59 amYour eyes look great with the bronze shadow! I think anyone can rock any look as long you have the confidence to do it. Thanks for doing this giveaway.
carrie
June 20, 2013 at 10:10 amGorgeous! Hope I win. :)
Gabi
June 20, 2013 at 10:10 amLooks lovely!
Jade Sheldon-Burnsed
June 20, 2013 at 10:19 amTinted moisturizer is one of my favorite summer products!
Amy Smith
June 20, 2013 at 10:20 amI can’t do the smoky eye either :( But I’ve been doing this bronzy one for awhile too. Love it!
Chandra
June 20, 2013 at 10:43 amThis looks so quick & easy. I don’t wear makeup but I’m thinking I should start.
Kelly Schmucker
June 20, 2013 at 10:45 amThis is awesome! I can’t pull off dark colors on my eyes at all, so I would definitely like to try this.
I bought a new bright pink blush this summer and I LOVE it!
Allison
June 20, 2013 at 10:59 amOh, eye makeup, how do I love thee? Way more than I should because I never know how to use thee. Thanks for the help, Whoorl :)
Sarah
June 20, 2013 at 11:09 amlove. This Year randomly forgot to put on makeup a time or two, and i looked SO run down. I’m using this summer to re-think my approach so that it’s not so glaringly obvious when i don’t. mascara is a MUST though. i lov clinique, and haven’t found a drugstore one love
MaryC
June 20, 2013 at 11:20 amMy favorite summer makeup is e.l.f. cream blush and jouer lip enhancer.
Christa
June 20, 2013 at 11:46 amI just started using Cover Girl’s Color Whisper Lip Balm. I got it in “One Size Fits Pearl”.
It’s great for summer. I may try and snag it in another shade soon!
Liz
June 20, 2013 at 12:10 pmWould love to win- I can’t do the dark smokey either this would be prefect!
DeeDee V.
June 20, 2013 at 12:12 pmI tend to look like a hooker-racoon with ‘smokey’ eye makeup. I’m definitley going to try with the metalics!
I’m loving the Aveeno BB cream right now. Tinted, sunscreen, subtle shimmer. Great all-around!