5 New Products That Create a Smoky Eye With Just One Swipe

How to create an easy smoky eye.

By Danielle Fontana Dooley, Associate Director, Digital Content · Nov 30, 2015

Whether a holiday party or an influx of date nights, there’s no time like the holidays for smoky eyes to be expected (and encouraged). Although this coveted makeup look can seem intimidating and prove to be somewhat challenging, there are foolproof ways to create a smoky eye. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best products to create this signature look quickly and easily.

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Eyeko Me and My Shadow ($18)

These all-in-one shadow sticks come in six sultry shades and make creating a smoky eye easier than ever. Find a highly pigmented shadow crayon on one side and a brush to smudge it out on the other. Even better, these shadows are waterproof, ensuring your smoky eye won’t budge into the night.

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Osmosis Colour Water Color High Intensity Eyeshadow ($14)

Don’t let the loose pigmented nature of these shadows scare you—they are just as foolproof as stick shadows. Designed to be pigmented while still providing a sheer look, these shadows are designed to be applied in layers, letting you decide how intense or soft you want your smoky eye to be.

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Le Métier de Beauté Indelible Eye Prisms ($38)

These weightless and creaseproof shadows can be worn alone or layered atop your powder shadow for a more intense look—simply swipe across your lids. Available in eight shades, these shadows are perfect for both beginners and professionals to create a coveted smoky eye.

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FLOWER That’s So Kohl! Kohl Eyeliner ($8)

This multitasking kohl eyeliner doubles as a shadow stick with a velvety smudge tool on the opposite side. Just line your upper and lower lash lines and then smudge them out to create an easy smoky eye that lasts up to 12 hours.

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tarte Tarteist Clay Paint Liner ($24)

This squeezable cream liner is the final touch to any smoky eye look. Use the angled bamboo liner brush (included) to pick up the liner on the “blending stage” surface, and then paint along the lash line to create any and all liner looks seamlessly.