Purple smokey eye

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to share my favorite way to create a stunning purple smokey eye, especially perfect for spring events like prom. I used to think this vibrant purple smokey eye makeup look was super intimidating, but I promise, with a few simple steps, you can totally rock it too! It’s all about building up the color and blending, blending, blending! First things first, prep is key for any long-lasting eye look. I always start with an eyeshadow primer to make sure my vibrant purple smokey eye stays put all night, especially for a special occasion like prom. It also helps the colors pop more intensely. After primer, I like to set it lightly with a neutral powder, which creates a smooth canvas for blending. Now, for the fun part – the purple! I usually pick three shades of purple: a light lavender, a medium plum, and a deep violet or eggplant. I begin by sweeping the medium plum shade into my crease as a transition color. Use a fluffy brush and blend it back and forth in windshield wiper motions. This step is crucial for a seamless smokey effect. Next, I apply the deepest violet shade to the outer corner of my eyelid and slightly into the crease, forming a 'V' shape. Focus the most intense color right on the outer corner. Then, with a slightly smaller blending brush, I softly blend this dark shade inward, making sure there are no harsh lines. This creates depth and that classic smokey effect we're aiming for. For the lid, I like to use a shimmery or metallic purple shade. This is where the 'vibrant purple smokey eye' really comes to life! I gently pat this color directly onto the center of my eyelid using my fingertip or a flat brush. The shimmer catches the light beautifully. If you want extra intensity, a little setting spray on your brush before picking up the shimmer can make a huge difference. Now, let's talk about the 'purple in corner of eye' element. This is one of my favorite tricks for a truly captivating purple smokey eye makeup look. After applying the main lid color, I take a small, dense brush and apply a bright, shimmery lavender or even a purple with a silver shift directly into my inner corner. This instantly brightens the eye and adds a beautiful pop. For a more dramatic effect, you could even use a deeper, matte purple in the inner corner to continue the smokey feel, but for spring and prom, I usually opt for brightness. Another option is to use a fine liner brush to place a thin line of vibrant purple shadow along the lower lash line, connecting it to the outer corner, then smudging it gently. Don't forget the lower lash line! I take a small pencil brush and blend the medium plum and deep violet shades along my lower lash line, connecting them to the outer corner. This ties the whole purple smokey eye together. Make sure to smudge it out slightly for that soft, diffused look. A touch of the inner corner highlight can also go on the brow bone to lift the eye. To finish off this gorgeous purple smokey eye, I curl my lashes generously and apply several coats of my favorite volumizing mascara. Sometimes, I’ll add a thin line of black liquid eyeliner on my upper lash line for definition, or even a soft purple pencil liner for a more monochromatic feel. And that's it! You've got a stunning, vibrant purple smokey eye that's perfect for any special occasion. I always get so many compliments when I wear this look, and I know you will too!