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.
Maura
June 20, 2013 at 6:27 pmSunscreen is my #1 summer beauty product. Bronzed is #2!!
Kristen M.
June 20, 2013 at 6:30 pmI love the Josie Maran sunscreen moisturizer with a bit of highlighting cream mixed in.
Sarah
June 20, 2013 at 6:40 pmAhh, favorite summer makeup? Saltwater from the beach.
Also, I have to admit, I love the summery corals, reds and turquoises that always seem to be part of the summer special edition makeup lines. I look forward to them, every season.
Katie DeYoung
June 20, 2013 at 7:04 pmI love a bright pink lip in the summer! SO excited about this giveaway!
Michelle Baxter
June 20, 2013 at 7:31 pmMy favorite summer staples are the Chanel “Glossimer” line!
Sarah
June 20, 2013 at 8:27 pmI’m loving BB cream this summer! Easy, gives me a glow, and I think it really is helping my skin :D
Darci
June 20, 2013 at 8:38 pmAwesome tutorial. I have wedding in a few weeks, this will be perfect.
I am loving my Nars illuminatot
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 9:05 pmI’m a big fan of tinted moisturizer for the summer.
agirlandaboy
June 20, 2013 at 9:06 pmI love this. I look like a freakin’ panda if I try to do smoky eyes with dark shadow, so this will actually kinda sorta change my life [on days I wear makeup]. Straight to the front of the class with you, Sarah!
Elizabeth
June 20, 2013 at 9:46 pmLove this! And oh, that “light-colored shadow in the corner of your eye” trick is my favorite. I have a 10-month old, and I swear it looks like I got at least 7 hours of sleep at night when I do that trick.
christine
June 20, 2013 at 10:26 pmNice, but you might want to exfoliate your lips a bit. In the pics before you put on your gloss, your lips look a little dry and flaky. You can do a sugar scrub with olive oil and sugar, super easy and cheap.
Juliet
June 21, 2013 at 12:54 amGreat info , going to give this a try!
Andrea
June 21, 2013 at 6:33 amMy favorite summer product is Covergirl lip stains. I have 4 or 5 colors and it just instantly makes you look more polished!
Michele
June 21, 2013 at 7:20 amFresh Sugar tinted lip balm is my favorite!
Nazmiye
June 21, 2013 at 10:07 amI just recently saw these shadows and the colors really popped and I like that they are space friendly! I hope I can win the giveaway!!