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.
GreenInOC
June 20, 2013 at 12:12 pmJust found TerraTints by Alba Botanica (it’s a colored gloss in a chapstick tube w/spf 15), that I am in LOVE with that is already my summer make-up staple! ($2.99 at Mother’s right now – I got it in “bloom”)
kirida
June 20, 2013 at 12:13 pmCover Girl was one of the first makeup brands I ever used, I’m so glad to see this! I do love the Diorshow Extase which I thought was way too expensive but now I love it for summer and all seasons, really.
Melinda
June 20, 2013 at 12:15 pmI love your look! Beautiful.
Alicia
June 20, 2013 at 12:25 pmI love NARS tinted moisturizer and Cover Girl really has great and lasting under eye concealer.
Also, just to add to the tutorial–I follow this routine on a daily basis but add liner to just the very corner of my top lid, it really adds a subtle but sexy finish to the eye.
Megan
June 20, 2013 at 12:34 pmI need this! As someone who owns only a few essentials (mascara, eye shadow, and lip balm), I definitely need to stock my makeup supply. I’m about to go into the workforce after graduating with my degree, and I want to look fresh & professional!
Rik
June 20, 2013 at 12:42 pmI love cream blush! It’s the best!
Carrie
June 20, 2013 at 12:42 pmWhat lip gloss did you use in that photo? So pretty!!
I worry about using bronze with blonde hair/fair complexion…I feel like it would make me look orange/yellow? Or am I just clueless?
My must-have for the summer is a good primer to smooth my complexion and make my pores disappear!
Meg T
June 20, 2013 at 12:55 pmI love my Vapour Organic Beauty Aura blush in crush! Great tutorial!!
cck
June 20, 2013 at 1:03 pmLove it! An Ulta just opened near me, yes!
Courtney
June 20, 2013 at 1:08 pmI could do so much damage with $100 at Ulta! And I love CoverGirl mascara–I have two or three for different occasions.
Funny In My Mind
June 20, 2013 at 1:17 pmI am usually not a CG eyeshadow fan (an Urban Decay lover) but I love the look on you!
Carley
June 20, 2013 at 1:51 pmYou make this look so easy…I think even I might be able to pull it off!
Sarah
June 20, 2013 at 2:03 pmI’m horrible in the eye makeup department, but you make it look so easy!
Sarah
June 20, 2013 at 2:08 pmSuch a pretty, subtle look!
Mea
June 20, 2013 at 2:12 pmThank you for tacking the smokey eye challenge! I’ve not done well with it myself. My eyes just look sunken and messy…maybe user error, plus my age? I think this is a very do-able, and I just appreciate that you took on such a popular look, and tweaked it to make it more wearable. Bravo!!