Here’s a more natural take on the dramatic smokey eye. Natural smokey eye looks can be an elegant nighttime look. To achieve a very wearable daytime smokey eye look, just use a smaller amount of the darkest brown eyeshadow on your outer V and blend it out.

EYES
- MAC Paint Pot in “Soft Ochre” (entire lid)
- MAC E/S in “Arena” (apply as a wash on entire lid — click here to read more about this simple technique)
- MAC E/S in “Texture” (apply with a fluffy brush on crease using a windshield wiper motion)
- MAC E/S in “Ground Brown” (outer V and blend along crease)
- Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in “Chocolate Shimmer” (upper lash line)
- MAC Prep + Prime Lash (top and bottom lashes)
- MAC Plush Lash Mascara (top and bottom lashes)

CHEEKS
- Benefit Bronzing Powder in “Hoola” (contour)
- MAC Powder Blush in “Springsheen” (on apples)

LIPS
- Dior Rouge Liner in “316 Gingerbread” (along lip line)
- MAC L/S in “Fresh Salmon”