Today's look, Smokey Marsala

Hello there,

Here is the look for today, breakdown and application tips below:

Products used:

TheBalm Put a Lid on it Primer
MAC Kid
MAC Texture
MAC Saddle
MAC Brule
Josie Maran Coconut Water eyeshadow in Rio de Rose Gold
Sephora + Pantone Marsala palette shades in Marsala and Hot Chocolate
Essence I <3 Big lashes Mascara
Kiss Lashes in No. 11


The most important thing to do when going for a smokey eye is to understand how to layer the products to get a nicely blended finished look.  I started by priming the eye and then with a large fluffy brush (Smashbox Crease Brush) I blended out MAC Kid to use as a transitional colour.

Taking a small shadow brush, I applied MAC Texture on my inner and outer lid, and blended it into the crease and inwards on the lid.  I used the same brush and applied MAC Saddle, and blended it into Texture. Again on the same brush, I applied first Marsala and then Hot Chocolate, each time applying a smaller amount to create a gradient, and blending each shade into the crease.  Finally, I used MAC Brule to blend out the colours towards my brow bone and create a faded effect. 

Taking Josie Maran's Coconut Water Eyeshadow in Rio De Rose Gold, I applied it directly onto the center of my lid, and used my finger to blend it in.  I applied Texture and Marsala on my lower lids on the inner and outer corner, and Rio De Rose Gold in the center to mirror the look. 

I finished it up with Essence mascara and Kiss Lashes in No. 11.