Smokey eyes are a classic look that is easy to achieve and can be worn in a variety of ways. Whether you're going for a dramatic look or something more subtle, the key is to have the right tools for the job. Here are some great options for eyeshadows that will help you create the perfect smokey eye.
$38.00
I love how I can use this to line my lower lash line as well to create a smokey eye makeup look. The liner lasts all day without smudging! ...It applies so smoothly and is very easy to blend out for a neutral Smokey eye. It’s very pigmented and definitely waterproof!
What it is: A waterproof gel eyeliner that glides on effortlessly to deliver up to 12 hours of high-impact wear without smudging, bleeding, or fading.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This creamy, versatile formula allows you to effortlessly create a precise line or build to add definition for a statement look that lasts all day.
$122.00
They shadows are pigmented and blend easily. Perfect for a warm smokey eye look. I love the component as well. Definitely recommend if you’re in the market for a luxury eyeshadow palette!...I now need a date night so I can see what kind of Smokey eye I should go for!
What it is: A palette inspired by Tom Ford’s philosophy of sculpting features with light and symmetry that contours eyes with melting, magnetizing shades.
What Else You Need to Know: Infused with a pigment technology that combines lush emollients and mimics the structure of skin’s ceramides, Eye Color Crème long-wearing eyeshadows move with skin for a crease- and flake-resistant finish and high-impact intensity.
Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2083459
Color: Double Life - reddish-brown metallic
$31.00
It makes my green/gray eyes pop! It is smooth going on, lasts all night and is easy to smoke out for a pop of color in a smoky eye! ...I saw it used on a youtube tutorial and it just looked great on this woman with brown eyes. I use it for my waterline or all over the eyes. it brings out the little nuances of the brown and just makes my eyes look amazing.
What it is:
A 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in three new shades that pair perfectly with Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette’s neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.
What it does:
Keep the adventurous vibes going with three fun-loving shades of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. From a reddish-brown to a dark copper to a deep green metallic, these versatile shades will pair perfectly with any bold eye look you can dream up (each sold separately).
UD’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. These two new shades and one cult-favorite (Lucky) are the perfect complements to any Born To Run eye look.
Size: 0.01 oz/ 0.28 g·ITEM: 1820414
Color: Darkside
$24.50
My sensitive eyes are grateful!...Great for sensitive eyes! This is the only eyeliner I can use and my eyes not be red if I forget to wash off. ...Praise the makeup gods! Not the type of product I would use for detailed work...but great for tight lining the upper and lower lash line or for smokey looks.
What it is:
A waterproof, black gel eye pencil that lasts.
What it does:
This ultra-pigmented gel cream pencil instantly creates bold, sultry eye looks. Its slim, retractable tip glides effortlessly over your upper and lower lash lines. This waterproof formula won't fade, crease, or smudge, leaving smooth, precise, and liquid-like lines.
$70.00
Multi-tasking eye shadow palette - a buy!...You can add heavier colours (using the darker shades in the outer corner of your eyes) and create a mini smokey look for the evening. ...I love it! It comes with an eye primer in the top left corner. The colours are all beautiful- and they blend really well and last for about 8 hours on the eye if you use the primer first
What it is:
An all-in-one eyeshadow and primer palette with one primer and eight blendable shades in matte and shimmer finishes.
What Else You Need to Know: These all-in-one eye palettes have everything you need to prime, shade, and highlight for runway-ready eyes. It includes an eye primer that reinforces shadow hold and enhances the look of pigment, and eight shades designed to blend beautifully and be used as either eyeshadow or liner.
The Dior Backstage Eye Palette is available in four universal shade ranges: rosy hues with cool undertones, brown neutrals with warm undertones, fiery neutrals in amber tones, and luminous neutrals in rosewood tones to create an array of customizable eye makeup looks.
$93.00
There is a great mix of shiny and matte shades and you can do a simple eye with one colour or go all out with a great smokey eye and use multiple shades since they coordinate so well. ...My New Go-To Eye Palette!...This set is simply perfect for travel, but I’ll be using this NUDESTIX Eye Pencil Palette for both easy every day eyes, and when the mood calls for more dramatic/smokey eye looks.
What it is: A curated, limited-edition, six-piece eye pencil palette that is inspired by Mother Nature.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The Nude Earth eye pencil palette is clean, vegan, and makes creating naturally effortless earthy nude and smoky nude eyes so easy. Each Nude Earth eye pencil is multitasking and can be used as an eye liner, eye shadow, and eye color primer. This palette features universal tones in matte and metallic textures. It’s packaged in 100 percent reusable and recyclable tin with mirror and sharpener that goes where you go. For every (1)
$36.00
Even though I'm not the most skilled with eye liner, this one smudges nicely. and creates a subtle smoky eye. ...but one thing it's great for is smudging quickly with a brush right after application for a smokey look. The black is very pigmented.
What it is: A precision gel liner that glides on, blends like a dream, and boasts budge-proof wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Works like a pencil, holds like a gel. This clean eyeliner gives you the flexibility to create a range of looks: blend it out for a smoky effect or subtly hug the lash line.
Size: 0.35 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2694008
Color: Dark Opulence - shimmering teal and cobalt with beige and black matte hues
$122.00
I’ll usually use it to create a very light smokey eye. My only complaint and it’s very specific to my personal preference is that I prefer any metallic I use to be extremely shiny and shimmery and almost give a glossy look. ...Color- the color combination is very pretty. You can do a soft smokey eye during the day and even wet the brush for a more dramatic look at night.
What it is: A palette of coordinated eyeshadows that comes in a range of finishes designed to create iconic, soft-to-bold TOM FORD eyes.
What Else You Need to Know: With this palette, you can achieve multiple looks from a bold, smoky eye, to a sexy slash of color, and everything in between. The four luxurious finishessheer sparkle, satin, shimmer, and matteare formulated with advanced color processes and offer a spectrum of intensity and effects. Two custom applicators are also included.
"Eyes are the most effective way to create character, to reflect your personality and make a true statement with your look."Tom Ford