I used Black Ore solar bits with mixing medium on lid, Goldmine eyeshadow on inner lid, Evening Aura eyeshadow (LE) on middle of lid, Antiqued eyeshadow on outer lid, Carbon eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Femme-fi eyeshadow (LE) above crease and on brow, Goldmine eyeshadow on inner lash line, Black Ore solar bits (LE) on outer lower lash line, Graphblack technakohl on lower lash line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. I had Other Worldly blush (LE) on cheeks with Daisydust beauty powder to highlight. I wore Brew lipstick with Supreme lipglass (LE) and Pink Grapefruit lipglass (LE).
* These are recommendations for dupes based on permanent colors available — may not necessarily be identical; they are the closest I can think of!
Black Ore = Carbon + Antique Gold reflects glitter; Evening Aura = Juiced + Nylon; Femme-fi = Shroom; Supreme = Chai; Pink Grapefruit = Lychee Luxe
Now, get step-by-step directions on how to get this look for yourself!
1. Wet a small, semi-fluffy brush with a few drops of mixing medium. Tap the brush against the lid insert of Black Ore solar bits to crush them and adhere them to the brush.
2. Start with a clean eye.
3. Apply Black Ore solar bits all over your lid; I usually begin towards the inner lid and work my way out.
4. Pull the color outwards to cover the entire lid area.
5. This is what you should have. (By the way, see how pretty Black Ore is by itself?!)
6. Pick up Goldmine eyeshadow with a 239 brush.
7. Apply Goldmine eyeshadow to your inner lid with the 239 brush.
8. This is what it should look like. If you didn’t get this vibrancy, feel free to go back and grab more Goldmine.
9. Apply Evening Aura eyeshadow to your inner lid using the 239 brush.
10. This is what you should have.
11. Apply Antiqued eyeshadow to your middle/outer lid with the 239 brush.
12. Make sure you also put a little bit into the crease.
13. This is what you should have.
14. Using a separate fluffy shadow brush (another 239 would work), apply Carbon eyeshadow to your outer lid.
15. This is what you should have.
16. Apply the residual Carbon into your outer crease.
17. This is what you should have.
18. Apply Femme-fi eyeshadow to your inner brow bone with the 239 brush.
19. Pull the highlight color outwards to cover the entire brow bone.
20. Drop a little lower, and blend Femme-fi into the harsh black crease.
21. This is what you should have.
22. Pick up more Goldmine eyeshadow and apply it to your inner crease using the 239 brush.
23. This is what you should have.
24. Using a flat liner brush, put a drop of mixing medium on it, and then pick up some Black Ore solar bits and apply to the outer lower lash line.
25. This is what you should have.
26. Apply Goldmine eyeshadow to your inner lower lash line using the 239 brush (or 219 if you have it).
27. This is what you should have. Add your favorite mascara and liner to finish.
Katie
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ohhh…very pretty! Solar bits look I lot more practical than I thought. I might have to reconsider these.
Christine
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thanks, Katie! They are fun for a smoky look!
Joyce
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Very pretty Christine!
You know I think Black tied can also be a dupe of Black Ore but instead of gold pearl, it’ll be silver. What do you think?
Christine
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thanks, Joyce! It’s similar, but the smoothness would be different, IMO!
Shefali
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thanks for the tut Christine! It looks really pretty.
Christine
Thursday, May 22, 2008
No problem, Shefali! Happy to help.
Heather
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I think you read my mind! I was just dying for a tutorial on that look! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Christine
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My pleasure, Heather :)
Trisha
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Nice! What are your camera settings. I can’t seem to get nearly as good with my makeup tutorials. Any advice?
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Hey Trisha! Have you read this? http://www.temptalia.com/tips-tutorials-how-to-take-a-good-close-up-photo
Stacey
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Great tut, Christine :D I can’t believe how much fall out there is even with MM! Or maybe it’s just more noticeable because it is black.
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, Stacey! You know, you can see it in the photos, but that’s about all the fall out there is, and it only happens initially. It’s not *too* bad.
ally
Thursday, May 22, 2008
this is my first comment and i’ve been your reader for a year now and i can’t help but compliment beautiful face..smoky looks best on you! i love it! thanks for the tutorial..
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thank you so much for coming out to comment :)
dawn
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wow. Very Beautiful! Damn! I might go out and get this. I’ve been looking for a pretty smokey black color.
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, Dawn! Oh, wow!
Molly
Friday, May 23, 2008
beautiful!! It really makes me wanna try solar bits!! I’m just afraid of what a mess I’ll make. Oh btw thanks for the suggestions on the new colors. I work overnight at a mall that has a MAC and I took a look as best as I could at the colors and you were right on the colors I should get. Thanks sssooo much!!!
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks so much, Molly! The mess isn’t TOO bad, and as long as you put it on before foundation, it’s easy to clean up.
valentina
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wow!I love this tutorial!Unluckily there is no MAC store in my city :-( but I’m planning to order Blackore and Evening Aura e/s by telephone! I’m a huge fan of the smokey eyes makeup and I wear almost everyday, even to go to university. Would you recommend this new pigment for the day or would it be just “too much”? Better for the night? Thanks! Valentina
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, Valentina! That sucks that you can’t go down and check it out :(
To be honest, it is QUITE dark, but you could get away with it in the day time if you lightened it up or only used it for the crease area.
Jude
Friday, May 23, 2008
Gorgeous! This is an awesome tutorial and you seriously have me reconsidering picking up a jar of the Solar Bits.
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, Jude! lol, they can be really pretty… at least Black Ore. The others seemed passable to me, though.
Sara
Friday, May 23, 2008
preeeety! did you use antiqued as a dupe for time and space? i heard they were similar
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
It’s not really a dupe, but they work in place of each other, sure!
Zainy
Friday, May 23, 2008
Luving ur tutorial,from long time i have been looking for such a pretty black smokey look and u gave the secrets,Thank.Ill definitely go for it The Solar bits.
Zzainy..
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thank you so much, Zainy! :D
brosa
Friday, May 23, 2008
Girl, you rock the smokey look. I love all the shadows, the whole look is really “metallic”
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, doll ;D Glad you liked it!
Lydia
Friday, May 23, 2008
Pretty!
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks, Lydia!
Brittany
Friday, May 23, 2008
WOW!!! I love this look sooooo much!!! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks so much, Brittany!
Genevra
Friday, May 23, 2008
wow wow wow, it looks great!!!
i want to go out and copy this right away
thanks so much for the tutorial
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks so much, Genevra!
Michelle
Saturday, May 24, 2008
hello Christine,
I found that Arena is very similar to Evening aura. I have both of them and Arena is a satin so it is not as vibrant as evening aura. They are both nice colors, evening aura might be a little bit brighter. :) Did we get to see what you got from neo-sci fi?
Christine
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thanks for this heads up, Michelle! I do have Arena, actually!
Yep, I shared what I got in my review, along with photos of the few things I picked up :)
Jennifer
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Wow… I LOVE THIS LOOK. :) :) :) And you look gorgeous wearing it.
This convinced me that I would rather buy Black Ore solar bits instead of one of the lighter ones. I plan to buy all of the Neo Sci Fi shadows now, plus the Black Ore solar bits and maybe a couple other eyeshadows from the “regular” selection for my monthly haul on Tuesday (that’s payday for me – I actually budget for a makeup haul every month *wink*) I can’t wait!!!!!!
(Thankfully I will still get in under MAC’s free shipping offer ’til the 31st… we have NO MAC stores here, only counters that may or may not have what I want…)
Christine
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Black Ore is the most “unique” one, I guess, lol. At least, it’s my favorite!
Molly
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Hhmm, now I really want solar bits, lol!! This is beautiful, especially on you! Also, I picked up Time & Space, Magnetic Fields, and Femme-Fi. I was a little reluctant to buy evening Aura since I really have no orange and I don’t know what would look best with it from what I already have. To tell you the truth I really only like Magnetic Fields and Femme-Fi. Time & Space reminds me too much of woodwinked . . to me it’s kind of a combination between that and tempting. I also picked up the refinishing prep & prime for lips, and the exfoliator. I love them both!!
Christine
Monday, May 26, 2008
lol, Molly! I think Black Ore is worth checking out at the very least!
Time & Space is definitely similar to Wodowinked, though.
Thank you!
Stephanie D
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thanks for the tutorial! It’s amazing how different the eyeshadow looks with the yellow and black shirts on. I think it looks better with the black. You look stunning and so dramatic!!! I’ll definietly be rocking this look to work since I have to wear black. I usually do crazy bright colors and combinations, so it’s great to have some new inspiration!
Christine
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
No problem, Stephanie! I know, right? It’s such a wonder :)
Chloe
Monday, May 26, 2008
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!! Now this is what I call a smokey eye!!! =D
Christine
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Thank youuu, Chloe!!
sidra
Saturday, May 31, 2008
hiii christine,what r u apply on your hair,ur hair looks so strong and silky shine.what r u do for their volume.plz tell me and u look gorgeous really!!!!
Christine
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Hey Sidra! Honestly, I just use regular shampoo by Herbal Essences and not much else.
Thank you!
sidra
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thank you for reply.
Please! can you tell me the product’s name?
You have Really Healty and Shiny Hairs.
Bye
Christine
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hi Sidra,
I use Herbal Essence’s Long Term Relationship Shampoo & Conditioner.
wy
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hi!
May I know if solar bits is till available? =)
Christine
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hi Wy! Check maccosmetics.com or your local MAC store/counter!
hi
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
you look so pretty! but solar bits is too chunky looking for me. also no offense but this site is kind of confusing with how menus and things are organized. you have to much info but hard to find.
Christine
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I’m sorry you find the site so confusing!
Alma
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Man, seeing this I really want to get Black Ore, too bad it was an LE
Christine
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Aww! A good black will do it for you, though.
sean
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
your mascara is quite clumpy, perhaps consider upgrading? it looks atrocious!
Christine
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Do you have a recommendation, Sean?
Lauren
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
that looks amazing!
Christine
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thanks, Lauren!
chichi
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
i love this the most..
i have small eyes. do u know what best eye make up for me?
thanks
Christine
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thanks, Chichi! Try using shimmery off white on your inner corners to help open up your eyes. Line either top or bottom, but not both lash lines!
diana
Sunday, December 28, 2008
This is an AWESOME smokey eye on you!! Do you recommend a certain shimmery off white eye liner?
Christine
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thanks, Diana! UD Ye-yo is pretty nice :)
Rachael
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I love this look! How much does the black ore cost?
Christine
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thanks, Rachael!
I don’t think it’s available anymore, but when it was, I believe it was around $20!
Li Ming
Sunday, April 5, 2009
OMG. This is absolutely a unique and beautiful smokey eye. I never imagined gold and black would look soo good!
I’ve only recently started reading your website and you have amazing tutorials. It truly is expanding my use for my MAC palettes. I’ve actually doubled since I came onto your website ;P
Christine
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Thanks so much, Li Ming! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the site, and I hope you’ll continue to like it!
leanna
Monday, July 13, 2009
this is gorgeous. beautiful eyes, and gorgeous details.
Christine
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thanks, Leanna! :)
grace
Friday, October 30, 2009
I love the tutorial! Now I can get the look just right! But where do you get your make up? :D
Thanks so much!
Christine
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Good luck, Grace!
I get a lot of mine from MAC!
inas
Friday, November 27, 2009
i love your makup .. it look that you have put alot of steps but it was worth it .. great tutorial and keep it up
Christine
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thanks, Inas!