Dark Neutrals: Smoky Brown Eyes
Monday, December 28th, 2009
Dark Neutrals: Smoky Brown Eyes
This is probably my last look dedicated to MAC’s Warm & Cozy Collection. I’m pretty sure my next look is going to use some *color* as the past few have all been fairly neutral, given the theme of Warm & Cozy. I’ve never been a huge fan of using super dark bases overall, just because I’ve always found they have a tendency to eat color and not enhance it as much as lighter bases can do. Relaxed seemed to work best when layered with shimmery eyeshadows, rather than softer, more satiny shades.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: MAC Relaxed Shadestick (shimmery chocolate brown), MAC Modelette Eyeshadow (soft medium brown), MAC Mulled Cider Eyeshadow (dark red-toned brown), MAC Coppering Eyeshadow (dark orange-red), MAC Antiqued Eyeshadow (coppery brown), MAC Embark Eyeshadow (dark matte red-brown), MAC Chamomile Eyeshadow (matte beige), MAC Feline Kohl Power (black), MAC Goldmine Eyeshadow (gold), Dior DiorShow Extase Mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Chanel Imprevu Blush (dirty copper), Chanel Empreinte de Chanel (gold highlighter)
- Lips: MAC Warm Me Up Lipstick (pinked coral), MAC Feelin’ Dreamy Lipglass (milky pink)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Relaxed = Constructivist; Modelette = Era; Mulled Cider = Folie; Chamomile = Blanc Type; Feline = Graphblack; Warm Me Up = Cosmo; Feelin’ Dreamy = Dreamy
Directions: Start by applying Relaxed shadestick as your eyeshadow base all over the lid with the 249. Using the 239, apply Modelette eyeshadow on the inner third of the eyelid. Next, apply Mulled Cider eyeshadow on the middle third of the eyelid and lightly blend with the inner corner. Darken the outer third of the lid with Coppering eyeshadow with the 239, gently brushing it into the lower crease. Next, define the crease by applying Antiqued eyeshadow with the 226. To add more depth, tap and lightly blend in Embark eyeshadow in the crease with the 219. Lightly tap and brush Modelette eyeshadow directly above the crease to soften. To finish the eyeshadow look, sweep Chamomile eyeshadow as a highlighter on the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Feline kohl power on the lower waterline and Goldmine eyeshadow on the lower lash line, and then sweeping lashes with DiorShow Extase mascara.
For cheeks, apply Imprevu blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116. To highlight, apply Empreinte de Chanel lightly over the cheekbones with the 165.
For lips, apply Warm Me Up lipstick first, and then layer Feelin’ Dreamy lipglass for a lighter lip.
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your eye has a leopard print! that is so pretty and awesom!
Thanks, Theresa!
ah, you look so beautiful! how do you think this could work for very pale, coolish skin?
Thanks, Sara! I think it'd be great!
Dear Christine! How do you think this combination will look on light blue eyes with black border? I mean should i invest into 5 lovely warm toned shadows for beauty :)
I think it would!
you look so gorgeous in the last picture... the makeup compliments you very nicely
Thanks, Kendall!
I love your hair cut/style...any specific name?? I mean what do u ask your hair dresser to do?
Thanks! I just ask for long, choppy layers.
I love the look but could you please make sure that in the description you write the number of ALL the brushes you use. I couldn't find what you used 266, 214 & 129 for. Beautiful look though!
If I list the brush, but it's not in the description, it means I didn't use it (I just have a pre-written list of brushes I usually use, and I always forget to remove them). Thanks!
Nice look ! you have very pretty eye colour. thanx christine, your website has always been the best site for product reviews and tutorials. hope you dont mind if I link your website to my blog .. many thanx :)
Thanks a lot, Anna! :) I would be honored!
this is very beautiful!
Thanks, Steffi!
I prefer a dark brown smokey (muddy) eye at daytime.
Beautiful look :) I love how you look with brown makeup :)
Thank you, Tavia!
You look Absolutely stunning Christine. I was looking at you pictures and my BF walked in, even he did a double take!! :) Hope you have a Happy New Year!!
Thank you, Shweta! Happy new year!
Very nice! This is a pretty neutral look I can rock anyday. :)
Thank you! :)
I'm not a big fan of neutral looks unless its for a conservative type function, but I am actually liking this one. I think its that copper shimmer at the end. Like just a hint or pop of color to make it not so boring. I will definitely be trying this.
Let me know if you end up trying it out :) Thanks!
This look compliments you so well, and your hair is starting to get really long! (I know it's hell of a wait to grow it out. :) )
Thanks so much, Petra :) Oh, boy, it sure is!
wooow i like the combination of different brown tones!
Thanks, Antonia!
Very pretty, sophisticated look. :) Still haven't tempted to get any of the eyeshadows though (I am considering the Chanel quad though).
Thank you, Anita ;) eh, they're not worth it.
I think this is the most flattering look I've seen on you, Christine! You're so beautiful! P.S.: do you think Relaxed is worth buying? Or do you like Constructivist best?
Thanks a lot, Francesca! :) Between the two, Relaxed is easier to work with, IMO!
Wow, Christine! I am loving this look! It's going in the top 10 for sure! It could work for day or night and look flattering on any skin tone! Beautiful work! :)
Wow, top 10! Thank you, Mel!
One of your best looks yet! This suites you very well, you should wear it again and again! :)
I'm so glad you liked it, DW! Thank you :)
This is a very pretty look....its so wearable....i will try to create this look, but wth the dupes you have mentioned.
Thanks, Samaya! I hope you try it!
The colours are all so warm and beautiful. I am skipping the shadows from warm and cozy though because I have lots or similar ones from the permanent collection. The chanel blushes look gorgeous.
Thanks a lot, Amy! :) Definitely not worth picking 'em up, IMO!
Omg... I want this look? You're beautiful!!!
Aw, thanks a lot, Leah!
I love the look. It is definitely something I am going to have to try.
I hope you give it a try, Kimmie! Let me know if you do! Thank you!
i must get that lipstick! lemming it badly!
Get it :D
you really do look gorgeous here.
Thank you, Natalie!
Oooh, I really like this smokier look on you! It's really pretty but understated and elegant at the same time!
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