Romantic Smokey eye break down! 😍😍

I absolutely LOVE this look! Here is the step-by-step guide and the products I use!

1. Prep + Prime

1. Mary Kay TimeWise® Matte 3-In-1 Foundation

• Apply with a damp sponge or foundation brush for an even base.

• (If you want more glow, swap for TimeWise® Luminous foundation.)

2. Mary Kay® Full-Coverage Powder Foundation

• Lightly set the T-zone to keep makeup looking flawless longer.

3. Mary Kay® Undereye Corrector

• Dab under your eyes to neutralize darkness before concealer.

4. Mary Kay® Translucent Loose Powder

• Set your concealer for a silky, crease-free finish.

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2. Brows (Softly Defined)

5. Mary Kay® Brow Definer (shade: soft brown or taupe)

• Light, feathery strokes to fill and shape.

6. Mary Kay® Clear Brow Gel

• Set and groom for a natural look.

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3. Romantic Smoky Eyes

Shadow Application

7. Mary Kay® Eye Shadow Quad – Rose & Taupe

• Shade 1 (lightest shimmer): sweep all over the lid & inner corner

• Shade 2 (medium matte taupe): through the crease

• Shade 3 (deeper brown/plum): on outer V & blended into crease

8. Mary Kay® Eye Primer (optional but perfect for longevity)

• Smooth a thin layer before shadows.

Eyeliner

9. Mary Kay® Eye Define® Eye Liner (Brown or Charcoal)

• Line upper lash line; smudge slightly with brush or cotton bud.

10. Mary Kay® Eye Define® Gel Liner (Black Plum or Brown)

• Smudge under the lower lash line for that smoky effect.

Mascara

11. Mary Kay® Ultimate Mascara™

• Two coats, focusing on the outer lashes for that romantic flick.

Optional

12. Mary Kay® Lash Love Mascara™ + Lash Primer

• Use primer first for extra fullness.

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4. Cheeks

13. Mary Kay® Cheek Color – Rose or Soft Berry

• Smile and apply to apples of cheeks, blend up toward temples.

14. Mary Kay® Highlighting Powder (Champagne)

• Sweep on cheekbones, down the nose bridge, & cupid’s bow.

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5. Lips

15. Mary Kay® Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick – Rose or Berry Nude

• Smooth on lips for that soft romantic tone.

16. Mary Kay® Glossy Lip Stain (optional)

• Add just to center for a fuller look.

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6. Setting

17. Mary Kay® Makeup Finishing Spray (if available)

• Light mist to lock the look in place and soften textures.

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💡 Quick Application Tips

✔ For the smoky effect—blend, blend, blend!

✔ Keep darker shadows low under the eye—don’t go too high for a soft look.

✔ Use browns/plums for romance instead of harsh blacks.

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