Trending smokey eyes for any occasion

Smokey Eyes are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The focus shifts toward lightness and naturalness for the Fall/Winter 2024 season, transforming the typically dramatic look into a refined and versatile option. This makeup style is perfect for everyday wear, a romantic date, or an evening out.

ELLE O'zbekiston shares with which products to create such an effect in just a few minutes:

Prep your eyelids

Start by moisturizing your eyelids with a lightweight cream, such as Clinique All About Eyes. Then, apply an eyeshadow primer to ensure your makeup lasts all day and intensifies the color. Excellent options include Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion or Smashbox Photo Finish 24-Hour Shadow Primer.

Apply a base shade

Use a brush or applicator to apply a nude or light beige matte shadow evenly, for example, from the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Instant Eye Palette. Alternatively, a mono shade is suitable, like the MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in a Painterly shade.

Add depth

Use a soft brown shade to draw the crease of the eyelid. Apply it with a fluffy brush and blend gently. Shade options can be found in the Natasha Denona I Need a Warm Palette. From the same palette, use dark shades to add drama. Apply it to the outer corner of the eye and along the lash line, carefully shading to create a smoky effect.

Add a touch of glow

To refresh the look, apply some shining shadows to the inner corner of the eye and under the eyebrow. Try Hourglass Scattered Light shadows in "Reflect" or glitter from the iconic Pat McGrath Labs Mothership Palette.

Define the lash line

Draw a soft line along the upper and lower eyelids with a Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Stix in a black shade. Alternatively, you can use dark shadows from a palette, applying them with a thin beveled brush along the eyelash growth line.

The finishing touch

Generously apply mascara to add volume and length to your lashes. Recommended options include Lancôme Lash Idôle. For a more dramatic effect, enhance your look with false lashes, such as Ardell Natural Lashes.