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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Tutorial: Soft Smoky Eye using Indelible Cream Eyeshadow in Carbon

I've heard many people who do a smoky look use MAC's "Blacktrack" as the base (think paint pot), then "Carbon" eyeshadow over it to really give a sultry smoky look, I figure i'd use Mad Minerals's Indelible Cream Eyeshadow in Carbon a try for this sole purpose. I am not really a smoky-eyed kind of a girl, since I am very light-skinned I think it can be too overpowering for me sometimes, so I usually do something soft rather than bold, especially since it's wearable anywhere....



















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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    Great tutorial, am waiting to see more soon :D

    also added you to my link list on my own blog

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  2. BlissApril 6, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    You look very pretty with smoky eyes and it totally suits you, ive never tried smoky eyes with black as im afraid i'l be left with panda eyes lol,so for me this is such a great tutorial, thanks :).

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  3. ilurvemakeupApril 6, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Great tut! :)

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  4. The 4 RockstarsApril 6, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    That looks amazing!

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  5. Nikkia Chanel April 6, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Very Pretty, easy chic look
    Thanks for sharing

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  6. KatrinaApril 6, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    It looks very soft and pretty.

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  7. iamgrape1119April 6, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    AWW! You look SO cute! You made it look so easy too~ Life's no fair! LOL

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  8. Fabuless BeautyApril 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    This is a great smokey eye look. You make it seem so easy to do, which is great for a newbie like me!

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  9. The ApprenticeApril 6, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    That's really great! You can def. pull that off well...I know, having pale skin myself, I have trouble doing a smokey eye without looking like...well... ;-)

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  10. Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.netApril 6, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    very yummy sis! i think you could do full black on the eye for an ultimate smokey and still look absolutely amazing! i'd kill for your fair skin. darn the darkness, lol.

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  11. KimApril 6, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Did you use a paint pot or primer underneath Rondelle? Thanks!

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  12. VanessaApril 6, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks ladies!

    Kimberly I used "Painterly" PP, but you can also use UDPP...

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  13. Jaclyn RoseApril 6, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    great tut, nessa. I'm going to have to try this out one day

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  14. AnonymousApril 6, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Wow, that's awesome!

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  15. nai naiApril 6, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    great tut! i love doing the smokey eye w/ fluidline in blacktrack as a base and milani's carbon =] it looks hott!

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  16. AnonymousApril 6, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    as always very pretty and you make it look sooo easy! i wish i can pull off black smokey eyes, i have tried several times and i end up erasing it! but you make me wanna try and try lol. stay fab!!! :D

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  17. josephine siuApril 6, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Soo pretty (:
    When I try to blend out like that, it never seems to work, lol.

    I hope you had a great weekend Vanessa!

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  18. Christiana Divine @ Memoirs of A Shopping AddictApril 6, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    great job, sexy and sultry. :)

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  19. sassychixApril 7, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    u are SUCH an inspiration
    ur gorgeous =]

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  20. ♡ Nic Nic ♡April 7, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    the Smokey is gorgeous :) great tut!

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  21. LakiaApril 7, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    Nice, I love it!

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  22. JamieApril 7, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Wow, this look is so gorgeous! I absolutely love it.

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  23. ♡ Nic Nic ♡April 7, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    i swear I left you a comment earlier :( anyway i love your smokey, perfect blending!!

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  24. LindaApril 7, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    wow so simple!! and it's not like those dramatic smoky eyes out theere!

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  25. psychoexgirlfriendApril 7, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Hey Vanessa, I just wanted to let you know this is one of my fav looks from you. The simple black/white and gray shades are gorgeous.

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  26. Vi AnneApril 9, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    Wow! I really really love this! It's something I could do formal gatherings and it's so easy to do!

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  27. BluBijouxNovember 2, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    i've just stumbled upon this blog today and it's fantastic!! Well done

    I've always had a love for all things relating to make up, and eyeshadows in particular, so i'm really loving this site. The tutorials you have are great and have inspired to me to try out some of the looks you have

    I can't wait to see your future posts :D

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