We Have Heart-Eyes for This Red Smokey Eyeshadow Tutorial

While warm-toned shadows like orange and bronze have become a staple in eyeshadow looks (looking at you, Naked Heat), red eyeshadow has had a harder time making its mark. The brightly-hued shade can be tricky, making it a rare sighting on the beauty scene. We think it&rsquo;s the perfect shade for a winter eye look &mdash; here&rsquo;s why: it&rsquo;s bold, looks great on a wide range of skinn tones and you to step a little outside your comfort zone which is important. Because after all, it&rsquo;s just makeup and it&rsquo;s supposed to be fun! To create this look we&rsquo;ve teamed up with makeup artist Justine Sweetman to create a red eyeshadow look that anyone can try. Get the look, ahead:How to Apply Red EyeshadowSTEP 1: Start by applying a cream red shadow all over the eye. For this step, we recommend the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Singles in Relish, a rich, warm matte shade that is easy to blend and packs lots of pigment. Apply using your finger or a fluffy brush, bringing the shade up into the crease and underneath the eye. STEP 2: To add a little dimension, reach for a warm-toned brown eyeliner like NYX Professional Makeup Epic Smoke Liner in Mocha Match and apply underneath the eye on the lower lash line. The dual-ended stick comes equipped with a mini paddle brush to easily diffuse your liner so it doesn&rsquo;t overpower the entire look.STEP 3: Next, use a lengthening mascara like Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Cosmic Black to make your lashes stand out. It&rsquo;s important to create defined lashes when applying one shadow all over the eye. It will help your eyes pop and make your eyeshadow look even better. STEP 4: Define your brows next using a brow gel like L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Paris Unbelieva-Brow. It makes filling in your brows easy &mdash; just place and let dry. STEP 5: For the lips, use a nude shade like YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Matte Lipstick in Ambiguous Beige to finish off the look. It&rsquo;s important to balance out the eye and the lip, so if you go bold on the eye, we recommend keeping the lip a little more neutral, especially for everyday wear.

We Have Heart-Eyes for This Red Smokey Eyeshadow Tutorial

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