Are you ready for three ways to work a smokey (or smoky, depending on your preference) plum eye?
Here are THREE different ways to rock the new Clarins Smoky Plum Ombre Minérale Mono Eye Shadow ($21)…or any other eyeshadow you like.
(Click here to watch the video on YouTube.)
The first look is the most casual one, good for daytime. The second is slightly turned up, like for grabbing drinks after work, and the third is a full-on smokey look with lashes, drama and the whole nine yards.
Definitely one for a big night out…or perhaps just to run errands around town, if you’re a diva like that. 😀
I’m using a shimmery purplish taupe shadow in the video, but you could definitely swap that out for another purple or taupe from your collection.
OOH! I think something like MAC Satin Taupe or Shale would look really pretty.
Or, you could skip the purple entirely and go with something like a shimmery bronze, brown, green, gold or blue. Seriously — whatever your heart desires at this moment! The most important thing is that you like it. Whatever it is, you’ll do great. 🙂
Products mentioned in the video…
- Clarins Ombre Mineral Mono Eye Shadow in Smoky Plum ($21)
- MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder ($16)
- MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush ($25)
- MAC 217 Blending Brush ($24)
- Katy Perry Lashes in Punk Princess ($6.99)
Thank you for watching! If you give it a try, snap a quick pic and tweet it to me @karenmbb, or tag me at hashtag #makeupandbeautyblog on Instagram. Please!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Erin says
March 3rd, 2014 at 10:32 pmI love this eyeshadow, I want it so bad!
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Bella says
March 4th, 2014 at 12:08 amSeriously, thank you so much for this brilliant tutorial!!
Charlotte (@makupbcandlelit) says
March 4th, 2014 at 12:23 amBeautiful smokey shade – it looks amazing on you :o) Xx
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Gowthami says
March 4th, 2014 at 2:05 amOne awesome shade! 🙂
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Kiss & Make-up says
March 4th, 2014 at 3:49 amKaren, what a gorgeous look! So flattering! Sexy yet sophisticated.
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Alison M says
March 4th, 2014 at 6:04 amAs much as I enjoy going nuts with the number of eyeshadows I use in one look, it can be very refreshing to concentrate on just one shade for a simple but fabulous smoky eye.
Agata says
March 4th, 2014 at 6:40 amI love love love this tutorial, that eyeshadow is simply stunning and I really wish I knew how to apply fake eyelashes!
Chris25 says
March 4th, 2014 at 7:01 amWhat a gorgeous take on the smokey eye!
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Fancie says
March 4th, 2014 at 7:07 amThat shadow is just so gorgeous! I need to start using just one shadow sometimes. Blending 3-4 different shadows is what keeps me from wearing eyeshadow on s regular basis lol. This will definitely help me use up my stash and be a little less lazy
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Shannon says
March 4th, 2014 at 8:51 amluuuuuv this tutorial, Karen! And love how comfortable you’re getting in these videos! Props!
Deanna says
March 4th, 2014 at 9:18 amThis tutorial was so helpful, Karen! This eye shadow is definitely on my Wants List now.
Sylirael says
March 4th, 2014 at 11:45 amAwesome video, Karen! It’s so satisfying when you find one eyeshadow you can get so many looks from (that’s not a neutral). 🙂
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Marian D. says
March 4th, 2014 at 12:15 pmI really like the African violet, I feel like it goes with any skin tone.
Beatrice says
March 4th, 2014 at 3:47 pmLove all of your three looks and you are gorgeous.
Could you be so kind and tell what lip gloss are you wearing in this video.
Thanks Karen.
Chelsea says
March 4th, 2014 at 5:59 pmLove this! Very dimensional, and love the different levels.
I love your funny faces!
Allison C says
March 4th, 2014 at 6:10 pmAwesome tutorial, Karen! So helpful and so fun to watch 🙂 And I just got my first pair of false eyelashes and I’ve been clueless about how to apply them. Thanks for the help,mwah!
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Cindy says
March 5th, 2014 at 5:08 pmYour eyes just pop and your skin glows in that color. Love it!!
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Denise S says
March 5th, 2014 at 6:06 pmI loved that you made three different looks with one eyeshadow. I’m going to try them all especially like how you contoured with smolder eyeliner on the 3rd look.I’m going to have to buy that shadow so pretty!!
Ann says
March 7th, 2014 at 8:16 amGorgeous look! What lipgloss is that? That’s gorgeous too!
Kaelyn says
March 14th, 2014 at 9:51 pmFreaking gorgeous eye makeup looks! MUST HAVE SHADOW IN MY LIFE! lol
Mary says
July 8th, 2014 at 8:49 amWhat are you using to spray onto the makeup brush, to make/set the smoky look on the lids?
Gloria says
February 2nd, 2015 at 3:25 pmOH! The eyeshadow looks so good on you!! Especially pairing with the lip color. What is that, btw??