a look: down and dirty

So this look is not literally dirty, but it is a beautiful earthy smokey eye. This look is very easy to achieve. It was my go to look all last winter and I am sure you all will see me sporting it on many occasions this year as well. I will say that for the day time I also like to skip all the steps for the bottom lash-line and it give the look a totally different perspective. This look will look amazing on any skin tone and eye color. As always do try this out with things you have currently in your collection and make them work for you!

the eyes:

-As always start by priming your eye lids with your favorite eye primer. (Lorac Behind the Scenes Primer)

-Next apply a black cream base or soft eyeliner pencil all over your lid, stopping at your crease. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Black Point)

-Now pack a matte dark brown eye shadow all over the black cream base you put down. (L'oreal HIP Eyeshadow Duo #Shady)

-Using the same brown eye shadow on a fluffy crease brush blend this through your crease. This will create a nice transition because the black base that was applied on the lid will give the brown shadow a deeper tone.

-Next, pack a matte shadow a few shades lighter than your skin-tone along your brow bone to help visually lift the arch of your brow.  (NYX Nude Matte Shadow in #05 I Have A Headache)

-With a black waterproof eyeliner tight line your upper lash line. (Jane Cosmetics Water Resistant Eyeliner in Black)

-Using a dark brown waterproof eyeliner to line your waterline. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Espresso Last)

-Staying as close as possible line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner pencil. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Black Point)

-Next, using a flat definer brush smudge the same dark brown shadow you used on your upper lid along the outer 2/3 of your lower lash line.

-For the inner third and tear duct of your eye apply a shimmery taupe shadow. (Prestige Longterm Relationship Eye shadow  #03 Bewitched)

-Lastly coat your natural lashes with a healthy coat of mascara. (L'oreal Lash Out Butterfly Mascara #Blackest Black & Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara)

the brows:

Since this look is quite dark, please please pleaseeeeeeeeeee don't forget to fill in your eyebrows. If you don't this eye look can easily be too heavy for the rest of your face. The brows are the frame for your entire face so show them some love! Okay end rant.

-First, fill in and define your brows with a brow pencil that is closest to your hair color. (Prestige Brow Perfections Brow Pencil #Med/Deep)

-Next, set the brow pencil with a brow powder. I used the lightest color in the kit mixed with the dark color for the front of my brows, and the dark color alone on the tail end of the brow. (Milani Brow Fix Kit #01 Light)

-Lastly, don't forget to set your work with a clear brow gel to insure your don't get any rogue brow hairs throughout the day! (Prestige Brow Perfection Clear Brow Gel)

the lips:

-First apply a pinky nude lipstick to your entire lip. (MAC Lipstick #Flair for Finery)

-Lastly apply a warm nude gloss to your lips for some extra dimension and shine. (Nars Lipgloss #Chihuahua)

other products used:

-Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer

-Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream for Combo/oily Skin #Light/Medium

-Maybelline Superstay 24hr Concealor #Ivory

-NYX Mineral Set It & Don't Fret It Matte Finishing Powder

-NYX Nude Matte Shadow #07 Tryst (used as contour powder)

-Physicians Formula Bronze Booster #Light/Medium

-Wet & Wild Blush #Berry Shimmer

-MAC Mineralized Skin Finish #Lightscapade

That's All Folks! I hope you guys try this look out. It would be beautiful for any occasion. As always if you try this out for yourself please tweet or instagram me a pic. Don't forget to hashtag #iamalizarin.