GRWM: Subtle Smokey Brown Eyes Tutorial

Hello! Today's post is a nice little get ready with me tutorial on how to create a soft smokey brown eye look that can be worn really subtly in the day time, or can be glammed up for a nice evening effect.

The first thing i did to create this look was apply my Urban Decay Primer Potion (original) all over my eye lid, up in my crease and just below my brow bone.

Next, taking my Makeup Revolution Flawless Matte Palette (£8) i applied the shade Flaw (top left) over the whole of my lid using a flat brush and up underneath my brow bone to add highlight. Next i took the shade Fawn on a fluffy short crease brush and dragged it through my crease, and slightly higher as i have hooded lids. I also applied this under my lower lash line too. After this i added the colour Earth gently through my crease to add a slightly darker colour with my fluffy brush and blended the whole look together.

After i applied my eyeshadow i had a bit of a strop applied my eyeliner. Usually when creating a smokey eye, before any mascara or eyeliner is added it looks abit weird. I usually start doubting myself and want to remove the whole thing, but it does get better!

Anyway.. I applied my eyeliner next, creating a gentle cat eye effect on the top lashes. I use the Maybelline Gel liner in black to create this. This look can be left at this for a casual look or liner can be added along the bottom lash line and gently blended out to create a more glam look, this is what i did in the pictures.

Next i used a thin coat of my Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara as a base, and on-top of this applied my Demi Wispies Lashes by Ardell.

To finish off the look i applied Chopper from Naked 2 by Urban Decay, over the top of the lid to create a subtle gentle shimmer, and added a tiny bit of the Mary Loumanizer Highlight by the Balm in my inner corner.

I hope you enjoyed this simple eye look! These are the posts i love doing more than anything so let me know what you think! Chloe :)

How to: Soft Earthy Brown Eyeshadow

This look is so versatile and can be used in almost any situation. I glammed mine up with a pair of false lashes and a darker crease however with regular mascara and a lighter brown crease colour, this eyeshadow look is perfect for casual occasions too!

PRODUCTS USED:

• Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Chopper and Snakebite
• Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - 010 Ivory
• Catrice Highlighter - 010
• Ardell Lashes - Demi Wispies
• Loreal Super Slim Liner
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara
• Nanshy Eye Brushes

The first thing i did to create this eye look was apply the primer potion all over my lids and my lower lash line.

Next i applied Tease from Naked 2 in my crease with a fluffy brush

Then i took Chopper from Naked 2 and applied that with a crease brush all the way through my crease and slightly above. I also dragged this out underneath my lash line.

I took Snakebite which is also from Naked 2 and applied this dark brown into my crease, i then blended this with copper so it didn't look blocky. I then took Tease and applied this with a a flat brush all over my eyelid.

I did a small wing with my Loreal Super Slim liner, and also lined just under my waterline, to make my eyes look bigger.

I used a small coat of the Rimmel mascara before i put on the lashes.

The last thing i did was take the Catrice highlighter pen and put that right into the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them up!

Excuse my brows! I tried airbrushing them out but it made them look worse! Growing them out is so annoying.

I hope you enjoyed this look! It's so easy but looks so nice. Chloe :)

Little beauty haul!

Hello! Sometimes, even if you are trying to save money, you still might find yourself wandering into Boots now and again. I had a little shopping trip the other day and brought some amazing products! I usually walk away with a product i'm not too sure that i entirely like, but this time, i've loved everything!

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER - Boots £3.33

I think that this product is one of those things that everyone wants to try and pick up but ends up forgetting about! I personally don't go down the skin care aisle as often as i should and tend to stay towards the makeup counters, so i usually end up missing out! I picked up the one in the green bottle as it has a mattifying effect. I use this every night to take off my makeup and i love it! It makes such a change from using makeup wipes. Its really gentle, i have sensitive skin and eczema and it doesn't cause any irritation whatsoever. I really really really love this product and will definitely be buying again.

W7 MATTE LIPSTICK - Cocoa Kiss - £.4.95

I picked this up from Keri-Anns, a local cheap beauty store. When i came out of the shop i honestly though this lipstick is going to be to brown and too dark for my pale skin. I was so surprised! The texture was matte yet wasn't too drying. It was a little difficult to actually apply, the lipstick dragged slightly on my lips however when it was on the formula was actually fine! The colour is incredible, even though it looks pure brown, it comes out more of a red. It's a really earthy warm toned lipstick and surprisingly doesn't look too bright. It is nice and neutral and is perfect for an everyday lipstick!

RIMMEL WAKE ME UP CONCEALER - Boots - £5.49

After my trusty E.L.F Oil free concealer ran out i knew it was time to branch out and try another. I'm not gonna lie i was nervous! I find picking foundations and concealers hard as i'm so pale and have such dry skin. This concealer however is great! It's nice and creamy and has a really nice brightening effect, making it really good for undereyes. I don't usually get spots but just as i brought this i got a huge red one on my chin, and this concealer was really good for cover ups too! It doesn't feel cakey and blends out nicely too.

ARDELL LASHES - Demi Wispies - Boots - £5.49

I used to love false lashes, but grew tired of them poking me in the eye and falling off throughout the day and just looking unnatural. I knew these would be good before i even got them after looking at millions of reviews. I love the fact that they have a clear lash band, instead of a thick black band. This helps them look so much more natural! They do give off a really natural finish yet still give some extra effect to your lashes. They feel so unbelievably light weight, i have never wore a pair of lashes before and forgot that i had them on! I will definitely 100% be buying these again.

Thanks for reading! Let me know if there is anything you have brought recently and are loving! Chloe :)