Smokey eyes are a classic look that is easy to achieve and can be worn in a variety of ways. Whether you're going for a dramatic look or something more subtle, the key is to have the right tools for the job. Here are some great options for eyeshadows that will help you create the perfect smokey eye.
$38.00
I love how I can use this to line my lower lash line as well to create a smokey eye makeup look. The liner lasts all day without smudging! ...It applies so smoothly and is very easy to blend out for a neutral Smokey eye. It’s very pigmented and definitely waterproof!
What it is: A waterproof gel eyeliner that glides on effortlessly to deliver up to 12 hours of high-impact wear without smudging, bleeding, or fading.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This creamy, versatile formula allows you to effortlessly create a precise line or build to add definition for a statement look that lasts all day.
$122.00
They shadows are pigmented and blend easily. Perfect for a warm smokey eye look. I love the component as well. Definitely recommend if you’re in the market for a luxury eyeshadow palette!...I now need a date night so I can see what kind of Smokey eye I should go for!
What it is: A palette inspired by Tom Ford’s philosophy of sculpting features with light and symmetry that contours eyes with melting, magnetizing shades.
What Else You Need to Know: Infused with a pigment technology that combines lush emollients and mimics the structure of skin’s ceramides, Eye Color Crème long-wearing eyeshadows move with skin for a crease- and flake-resistant finish and high-impact intensity.
Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2083459
Color: Double Life - reddish-brown metallic
$31.00
It makes my green/gray eyes pop! It is smooth going on, lasts all night and is easy to smoke out for a pop of color in a smoky eye! ...The application runs quite smooth on my eyes. It is also easy to blend as well to do a dark green smokey eye.
What it is:
A 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in three new shades that pair perfectly with Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette’s neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.
What it does:
Keep the adventurous vibes going with three fun-loving shades of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. From a reddish-brown to a dark copper to a deep green metallic, these versatile shades will pair perfectly with any bold eye look you can dream up (each sold separately).
UD’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. These two new shades and one cult-favorite (Lucky) are the perfect complements to any Born To Run eye look.
Size: 0.01 oz/ 0.28 g·ITEM: 1820414
Color: Darkside
$24.50
My sensitive eyes are grateful!...Great for sensitive eyes! This is the only eyeliner I can use and my eyes not be red if I forget to wash off. ...Praise the makeup gods! Not the type of product I would use for detailed work...but great for tight lining the upper and lower lash line or for smokey looks.
What it is:
A waterproof, black gel eye pencil that lasts.
What it does:
This ultra-pigmented gel cream pencil instantly creates bold, sultry eye looks. Its slim, retractable tip glides effortlessly over your upper and lower lash lines. This waterproof formula won't fade, crease, or smudge, leaving smooth, precise, and liquid-like lines.
$45.00
Easy liner to use for those smokey eyed looks!...If, however, you want something for messier or more smokey looks, then this is an easy and forgiving eyeliner to work with. ...Stayed bright all day, goes on smooth and malleable. Did not irritate eyes. I used on inner corner.
What it is: A waterproof kohl pencil eyeliner that enhances the eyes with intense, blendable color for spectacular smoky eye looks.
What Else You Need to Know: The waterproof eyeliner stays put for couture eye makeup looks that last all day. Combining intense color with a creamy, buildable texture, this formula makes it easy to create a stunning smoky eye.
$93.00
There is a great mix of shiny and matte shades and you can do a simple eye with one colour or go all out with a great smokey eye and use multiple shades since they coordinate so well. ...My New Go-To Eye Palette!...This set is simply perfect for travel, but I’ll be using this NUDESTIX Eye Pencil Palette for both easy every day eyes, and when the mood calls for more dramatic/smokey eye looks.
What it is: A curated, limited-edition, six-piece eye pencil palette that is inspired by Mother Nature.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The Nude Earth eye pencil palette is clean, vegan, and makes creating naturally effortless earthy nude and smoky nude eyes so easy. Each Nude Earth eye pencil is multitasking and can be used as an eye liner, eye shadow, and eye color primer. This palette features universal tones in matte and metallic textures. It’s packaged in 100 percent reusable and recyclable tin with mirror and sharpener that goes where you go. For every (1)
$36.00
Even though I'm not the most skilled with eye liner, this one smudges nicely. and creates a subtle smoky eye. ...but one thing it's great for is smudging quickly with a brush right after application for a smokey look. The black is very pigmented.
What it is: A precision gel liner that glides on, blends like a dream, and boasts budge-proof wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Works like a pencil, holds like a gel. This clean eyeliner gives you the flexibility to create a range of looks: blend it out for a smoky effect or subtly hug the lash line.
Size: 6 x 0.05 oz/ 1.4 g·ITEM: 1637719
Type: Naked Basics 2
$47.50
this is such a great product and has the best colors for a neutral, subtle smokey eye. The colors are so blendable and they are awesome for an everyday smokey eye without looking like you're trying. ...Perfect daytime smokey eye!...I have finally FINALLY found a non-sparkly palette for a day time smokey eye and just a great daytime eye shadow collection.
What it is: A versatile, matte eyeshadow palette with cool-toned taupe shades to take you from everyday 'no-makeup makeup' looks to sexy smokey eyes on the go.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is free of parabens. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This mini eyeshadow palette is easy to use for beginners and travel-friendly for on-the-go touch-ups. The eyeshadow shade range is a collection of six everyday neutral taupes in a matte finish that can take you from day to night and are suitable for various skin tones and eye colors.