Smokey isn't always a drag.

A 'smoky eye' has to be the most asked for make up look by far and even when I do a 'one to one' tutorial my clients will without fail ask to be shown how to create this. I've seen more smoke in my 32 years than a chimney on fire but yet I still love to create this cult classic. There are lost of ways to achive this but from a consumers point of view, the simplest comes in the shape of one product- The Smoky Eye Effect Eyeshadow from Max Factor. Now usually I'd put this down as a gimmick but no, this actually works and the double ended crayon gives soft, blendable colour. Now normally I usually use powders or kohl liners to create a smouldering eye and I thought this creamy formula wouldn't perform. I truly stand corrected. All I would say is blend with a brush or your finger to avoid any hard edges. Be it cream or powder, the secret is to use colour not only above but below the lash lines. There are 6 shades in the line up. I like Purple Dust, perfect for this seasons colour trend and a great way to take you from office to party.

£7.99 from Boots and Superdrug