Purple smokey eye continues to be trendy this Fall 2010. The good news: learning it is easier than you think. Here is some top advice on how to do it.

Start off by checking if you look good in purple. And remember that there is a plethora of shades: from intense purple to misty mauve and many more in between. To make sure that you make the most of your eye color read my detailed report on finding the perfect shade of smoky eyes

Once you decide this color is right for you, see how professionals use it. In short that means: looking at the work of artists who apply makeup on celebrities and who create new eyeshadow ranges for cosmetic companies. These lessons are very educational and I have put together a comprehensive overview just for you!

Kim Kardashian is the smokey eye goddess of our times. What is her latest take on purple smokey eyes? A beautiful and moody combination of purple and charcoal. The charcoal makes the purple less color-intense while retaining the appeal of it. As usual with Kim, her eyelashes are pure perfection while cheeks and mouth: understated.

A different take on purple was seen recently on Emmy Rossum. It was purple all over her upper lid "smoked out" with some black eye pencil. (Brown liner might work too for a softer look.) Delicate blush and warm nude mouth made sure the focus was on the eye. And there were coordinating clothes: a purple pattern on her dress connected with the purple smokey eye and created harmony.

At this point you might ask what does "sculpting" mean? It is a technique that makes your eyes stand out more by applying eyeshadow in strategic places around your eye socket. When opting for purple smokey eyes it is important to create dimension with at least two colors. You need to learn this technique for your purple smokey eyes to be a success. And the choice of appropriate colors is vital.

Browsing through the new eyeshadow palettes for Fall 2010 is a great way to learn what's in, what's out, what color combinations work well with purple. Let's remember that the artists who create these color palettes are some of the best makeup specialists around. I have selected four fabulous eyeshadow palettes for this season: all including purple and all offering different solutions on how to do a great purple smokey eye. Just reading about these color selections will help you choose your perfect formula.

For a purple look which is high on dimension and drama be inspired by the Estee Lauder set created by Tom Pecheux for Autumn 2010. "Surreal Violets" has three shades of purple plus a soft gray and vanilla. The sculpting and defining can be done with gray and deep aubergine which are in matte. Shimmery lilac and mauve open up the eye and give color. Vanilla highlights. When choosing your eyeshadows take note that several finishes (as in matte, satin, metallic) really add to smokey eye design, especially when dealing with color. Variety of finishes simply makes it easier to build more dimension.

Another way to treat the purple dilemma is to soften it with pink. That's the idea behind Dior's latest five-color palette "Pink Design". On the purple side it has a very deep aubergine in matte and shimmery vibrant amethyst. Then there are two shimmery pinks of varied intensity which are perfect for blending and adding glow. And a vanilla-hued highlighter. It's a pretty, feminine look with plenty of shimmer and very flirty. Key to remember here is that the pinks should not be "too pink" but delicate and milky.

The third way is to sculpt the eye with several shades of neutrals and one shade of a powerful purple. An example? Guerlain's "Champs Elysee" palette which consists of six colors. It's up to you how much of the purple you use and the main job of defining the eye is done with the wide selection of charcoal, gray, taupe, brown and black: all these neutrals go fantastically well with purple. The result is pure sophistication.

The fourth solution is the classic way to do it: combine purple with black. A three-color palette "Twilight Hues" by Giorgio Armani can be an inspiration. With the two shades of purple (one soft and the other one vibrant) you can sculpt the eye socket area. With the black you can define the lashline. (Black can be used for sculpting too but with a very light hand.) The variety of satin and metallic textures has a modern touch so it's good to remember about that aspect when picking your own eyeshadow selection.

And a note on the finishing touch: mascara. Black always works. But there has been a new trend: some reputable makeup artists have been championing purple mascara. It does finish off purple smokey eyes splendidly and it strengthens the purple effect.

I am sure that at least one of the above tips will help you achieve that mystic purple smokey eye you want. It is trendy. It is flattering. And, from my experience, men quite like it. So get your purple eyeshadows out and start practicing. Good luck!

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It's essential to consider your eye color before finding the right smokey eye look. There are various approaches you can take: it all depends on what you would like to achieve. Do you want to enhance your eye color or rather harmonize with it? Enhancing? Harmonizing? If this sounds a bit complex read on and learn all about it.

Enhancing your eyes is all about making their color come out more and look brighter. Enhancing is usually done by applying a shade unlike your eye color, in the opposite spectrum of the color scheme. In the case of brown eyes, which are the topic of this article, you would apply blue which is a cool color.

Making your eye color more intense is just one of the aspects of makeup. Another idea is: harmonizing. Its purpose is to make all elements of makeup work together (and your eye color is an important part of it). Sometimes a particular shade will not enhance your eyes, but the final effect will still be great. A case in point? Brown-eyed girls look beautiful in brown eye makeup.

After this brief introduction let's cut to the chase: the perfect shades for creating smokey eyes. Brown is a pretty universal eye color, which means that you can choose from various hues and still look good. For my complete advice on creating perfect smokey eyes for this color read the free report about smokey eyes for brown eyes Let's continue to three fail-safe, favourite colors that will help you create amazing smokey looks.

My first recomendation is: brown smokey eyes. It sound pretty obvious but it just works together so well! And it is convenient too because brown and earth toned makeup is totally on trend this (and next) season! You can play with different finishes (matte, irridescent, shimmery), introduce a variety of shades and related colors like bronze and gold. If you are still not convinced just consider these two words: Kim Kardashian. She single-handedly made brown smokey eyes sexy and hot: need I say more? A tip worth remembering: refresh this look by using a dash of soft color with your blush and lipstick.

The second tip is all about enhancing. Dark shades of blue and navy are perfect for brown eyes: they make them look dark and rich and full of sparkle. And they make wonderful smokey eyes. Just think of Oprah Winfrey at this year's Met Gala: her brown eyes enhanced with midnight blue smokey eyes. More pastel shades of blue are a good solution as well, mainly as accents of color. For inspiration look no further than stylish Eva Mendez who recently wore brown smokey eyes with elements of blue. This makeup was a great example of how you can simultaneously harmonize and enhance (using a touch of blue).

The favourite number three for brown eyes is charcoal. Charcoal is unrivalled when it comes to smokey eyes. And it's often seen on brown-eyed celebrities. Victoria Beckham uses it a lot: and she does her smokey eyes to perfection. I also recently spotted it on Emmy Rossum. Both Victoria and Emmy sprinkle some silvery powder in the inner corner or at the bottom lashline to add some sparkle and frivolity to their charcoal smokey eyes. Charcoal and other shades of grey are also perfect for mixing with other colors. Navy and grey make a great sculpted smokey eye. And purple on top of charcoal looks mysterious: Kim Kardashiam wore such a design at a function recently.

Make your brown eyes sultry and rich with these elegant and selected shades, from charcoal to brown smokey eyes. And stay fabulous!

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you almost certainly know many anti-oxidants by name, including vitamin C, the utilization of which is still, even now, hotly debated in the science and nourishment community. The issue with vitamin C derived skin protection treatments, is they can become oxidized when exposed to the atmosphere, regularly even before they're used.

To find a way around this some skin care treatments are based totally on derivatives of vitamin C, which are rather more stable and less expensive. These alternative products aren't as good as vitamin C but vitamin E and lipoic acid are anti-oxidants and are to be used.

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Some B-vitamins like B5, B6 and B12 are also in use for age-defying skin creams. This just goes to spotlight just how complex and far reaching the whole field of anti-aging skin products is and why much more research is needed.

A great deal about the process of aging has already been learned and the products around today are already much more advanced than ten years back there is however still a great distance to go. With the analysis that is now occurring many of us are assured that in time, better, less expensive age defying skin care products will be found.

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Have you noticed how Jennifer Lopez looks in her smokey eyes? Always fresh. Always glowing. Always pretty. What's her secret? Well, she is a beautiful woman and she definitely takes good care of her skin. But her main advantage is immacculate face makeup. It is essential to remember smokey eyes musts such as: the shape that flatters your face, the blending, correct level of intensity. You can learn these skills in my smokey eye ebook. But doing the rest of your makeup right can have an amazing effect on how you will look.

Learn the following tips on defining your skin and you will love the way you look in black smokey eyes. And all this just by using six rather basic makeup products. Let's get started.

Never skip an under-eye concealer. It is something different than a face concealer or a highlighter. It goes under the eyes and makes you look younger and fresher. It can also help cover up dark circles if you have them. A celebrity that uses under-eye concealer to perfection is Kim Kardashian. She always balances out her smokey eyes with this product: that's why she never looks tired even in the strongest makeup. Just remember a few tips on how to use it. Apply very little of the product. Blend it especially on the edges, otherwise you will look as if you are wearing white goggles. And go for a tone or two lighter than your skin.

When wearing smokey eyes it's best to wear foundation. Dark eye makeup, when combined with a totally natural face, might look too harsh and out of place. Whatever product you choose: foundation, tinted moisturizer, powder foundation, make sure it matches your skin as perfectly as possible. Not only would it look more natural but also you would be able to cover only where needed, like the areas around the nose and mouth. Then powder your face to set the foundation.

The modern way to use bronzer is to sculpt your face for definition and a healthy glow. That's why it should not be too dark nor too shimmery. A sheer and rather matte formula would be perfect. When applying, think of two 3s facing each other and encompassing your face. Do your hairline, continue under the cheekbone, then below the chin. As with all cosmetics: harsh edges need to be avoided. Bronzer should be felt not seen.

Although these days bronzer sometimes substitutes blush, I always apply both: blush on top of bronzer. A touch of color is welcome when doing dark eyes. As a rule of thumb, blush goes a bit higher than bronzer. It should not be too harsh or too dark: just a wash of colour is the desired effect.

Now, let's work on the nuance. Enter highlighter. It might be a bit of a confusing topic. First of all it's a relatively new product. Secondly the word "highlighting" is often used with other products. Basically it is a sheer product with just a dash of shimmer. It could come in the form of liquid, powder, stick or other. It can be called illuminizer or brightener as well. Applying highlighter is a small art in itself and I won't get into all of it, although it is fascinating. For now, let's see what it can do for black smokey eyes. The action here concentrates around the eyes: apply it on the brow bone and the inner corner to make the eye appear bigger and add freshness to your gaze. Another great place to apply it is along the cheekbone as if framing your eye from below, all the way towards your ears.

Shiny face and smokey eyes: these do not make a good pair. Smokey eyes, especially dark, definitely require that the face stays matte. But using your powder compact too often to keep the shine at bay might result with a powder overload. That's why blotting papers are such an amazing find! And it's not just me: gossip says that Heidi Klum never faces the camera without blotting her face first. That's quite a recomendation, isn't it?

As you can see, black smokey eyes don't work alone: it's definitely team work. Professional application of the rest of makeup can make a whole difference in the world. Use it to your benefit. Smolder and glow.

If you want that perfect smokey eye get Ewa Linsey's illustrated ebook on smokey eye makeup : it's complete with smokey eyes know-how that works time and time again. Also grab more tips about black smokey eyes : the key look when you want to be noticed!