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.
Mary
June 21, 2013 at 10:13 amI’d love to try all the products. The pencil looks awesome!
Kpaull
June 21, 2013 at 11:38 amLove that pencil! What is the brush you are using? It looks way better than the brush I have!
Mandy
June 21, 2013 at 1:47 pmGoing to go get that mascara tonight!
Katie
June 21, 2013 at 1:47 pmi love this!
Amy
June 21, 2013 at 3:18 pmlove it – can’t wait to try this eyeshadow!! My favorite summer make-up is vanilla flavored lip gloss from Bath and Body Works, coupled with Bobbie Brown lip liner in raisin. Plus bronzer, of course! Thanks for the tutorial!
Carmen
June 21, 2013 at 9:28 pmI needed this post! I have trouble with the smoky eye too. I often look dirty or bruised. Sad instead of sultry. Thank you for this tutorial. My favorite summer goody is La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid. The formula has a beautiful matte finish and makes my skin look flawless and feel smooth. A perfect “primer” before makeup!
Lisa Brown
June 22, 2013 at 9:26 amI love bronzer in the summer
courtney b
June 22, 2013 at 10:44 amlove my too faced chocolate bronzer
JenniferW
June 22, 2013 at 10:46 amI need to branch out with makeup.but I need reasonable prices! :) For.now I must have tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. Everyday!
Erica Lewis
June 22, 2013 at 11:41 amI am a new reader to your blog and already enjoying it. I love this look and the giveaway is amazing. Hope to find lots of other stuff I love about this blog!
Monica Ranck
June 22, 2013 at 4:32 pm“Brothel inhabitant”- YES! That is exactly how most smoky eyes make me look! Thanks for this tutorial!
Monica Ranck
June 22, 2013 at 4:33 pmThis tutorial is fabulous! Thank you!
Marnie
June 23, 2013 at 6:16 amLove this! What kind of lip gloss do you use?
Chelsey
June 23, 2013 at 11:39 amI’m a MN girl living in Colorado this summer and I find myself only wearing all my makeup only when I “go out on the town” my day to day consists of cover girl mascara (each time I buy I think I get a different kind). I also used a tinted Clinique face sunscreen and call it good!
Debbie A
June 23, 2013 at 4:33 pmSweet! I just went out to try one! I would love to try out the whole line! I’m loving my Clinic Chubby Lipstick at the moment!