Hi Everyone, 🙂
I remember back in 2016 when I really started going all out with my creative makeup looks, it was a glossy black smokey eye that I started with. I got a massive amount of both positive and negative comments. It was as if someone had shaken the sleeping audience some did not like what they were woken up to and some just wanted to see more and more of what they saw. I don’t get affected by negative comments easily because I really wanted to take that path and show you guys so much more of my creativity and my passion for makeup. It is quite an emotional post for me today because one, I see how far I have come in this journey and there is so much more I want to do. And two, you guys, you are the best people I could ever ask for. I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for accepting me for all my craziness and madness. And you know the irony of today’s look, it is one of the most requested look. 2016 to 2017 – it’s been an epic change and I only want to make it more EPIC as the days pass by. 🙂
Regarding this look, all you need is three things for eyes – a gel eyeliner, a shimmery eyeshadow and thick gloss. The beauty of glossy black smokey eye is that it is a bit messy, it lives a life of its own and it’s so imperfect that it creates a little mystery on your eyes. It’s an evening grungy sexy look that only wants to you go on the dance floor, leave your hair open and dance the night away.
Step 1 : Create a base for eyeshadow and gloss using a gel eyeliner. You can create any shape you prefer.
Step 2 : Pat shimmery eyeshadow on the centre of the lid.
Step 3 : Apply a thick gloss mostly on the centre of the lid. I always like using a MAC clear gloss because it is thick, very glossy and has the longest staying power than any gloss i have ever tried. Also, literally just pat the gloss and spread it slowly with the brush without really touching the base.
Step 4 : Finish off with mascara. Voila!
I have worn this look for 5 hours now, the eyeshadow has creased a bit and gloss has moved a bit but it still looks very put together and intact. Unless you are rubbing your eyes, you should be good with this one. This makeup looks is not for everyone but it’s worth a try. I dare you! 😀 And skin, well literally dripping in highlighters. 😀
Have a fantastic evening y’ll. :-*
Products Used :
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
Tom ford Traceless Foundation
MAC Peach Strobe Cream
MUFE HD Concealer
NARS Creamy Concealer
YSL Loose Powder
Tom Ford Cream Contour Kit Dupe : Makeup Revolution London Ultra Cream Contour Palette
Anastasia Peach highlighter Dupe : Revlon Highlighting Palette Peach Glow
Tom ford Bronzer
tom Ford Liquid highlighter
Surrat beauty Scandalous Eyes Prismatique Eyes Dupe : Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
MAC Clear Gloss
Louboutin Mascara + Loreal Million Lashes Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Brow Pencil
Lakme Lipstick Buttery Caramel
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This look is so classy. You are looking so stunning..!! 🙂
thanks palak! 🙂
This look belongs to Vogue or a high fashion magazine spread – it’s that awesome! I love how your skin is glowing and your eye makeup is sooooo glossy and that one-shoulder outfit is adding to your s*ness :*
mrs james thankoo :-*
Ratiiiiiii you have definitely come a very long way and have an even longer way to go.. doing things which are already done is something very easy but going out of the box, thinking creative, implementing it is not an easy thing and this proves what a good makeup artist you are.. 🙂 I love the way you put in efforts in each and every look and come up with something new 🙂 You look stunning as always, do I really need to say that? The look proves it all 🙂
I am totally amazed to see this stunning look. You have great creative makeup skill and love the way how you always brings new looks.. this is one of the best looks from you and I really love the classy glow on your skin..???
thanks chayanti :))
you nailed it rati darling <3 your skin looks so damn glowyyyyyyyyy such an intense smoky look its just tooo gorgeous cant stop starring :))
thank you pinky ^_^
HEy Rati I am no way close to even a novice in makeup but I feel this look looks more surreal when done in green colour. Hats off to you girl. You are just amazing and only you out can carry such a look.
you can do it in any color you prefer swathi. 🙂 thank you 🙂
You look gorgeous, as always. This glossy smokey eye look just looks stunning on you!!! I love how you have balanced out the look by keeping the rest of the makeup neutral.
thanks gunjan! 🙂
This is amazing. It looks just so classy and definitely belongs to magazines. It’s so amazing to see how to strive to be a better version of yourself even after seeing so much success. You really inspire me to do better in life and at IMBB every single day. Cannot describe how much I respect you, Rati. :-*
awww thanks a ton shikha! :-*
Wow this look is amazing. Bold and beautiful
thanks khadija! 🙂
Using this as a mascara is just fab. Loved it completely
Hey Rati,
I remember the look you were talking about and it was iconic. I loved that look then and love this one more. This is like a more wearable version of that look. Keep doing these amazing looks.
thank you swathi 🙂
All i can say is ‘WOW’ . Been following imbb since it’s teething years. And it’s always my favourite place to hang out in the net-o-sphere! Loved this look rati. Can’t wait for the next occasion to try it out.
awww thank you shubhanshi :))