15. Avoid Over Doing The Drama

Once your smoky eyes are complete, your face is almost done. Avoid using dramatic blush or bronzer, and stay away from bright lips. Go for something more muted, like nude lips or a pale pink gloss… you don’t want anything distracting from your gorgeous smoky eyes! I love NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Tashkent (nude beige) or Madere (nude pink).

Follow these 15 simple steps, and you’ll have a sultry, sexy smoky eye look sure to turn heads on your own red carpet — or anywhere else you want to wear it. Remember to give yourself plenty of practice time before your special event, and that a light hand and careful layering is key! Which of these smoky eye tips surprised you, and which do you think will help you get the look? Or do you have another smoky eye tip (or video) to share?