{"id":1240932,"date":"2025-12-25T12:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1240932"},"modified":"2025-12-25T12:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:45:38","slug":"17-smoky-eye-makeup-ideas-as-seen-on-our-favorite-celebs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1240932","title":{"rendered":"17 Smoky Eye Makeup Ideas, As Seen on Our Favorite Celebs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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17 Smoky Eye Makeup Ideas, As Seen on Our Favorite Celebs<\/h1>\n

Welcome to the smoke show.<\/p>\n

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\nCelia Shatzman\n<\/div>\n
\nCelia Shatzman is a Brooklyn-based writer who covers beauty, fashion, celebrities, entertainment, and other lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Lori\"Lori<\/div>\n<\/div>
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A smoky eye is the equivalent of red lipstick for your peepers\u2014it’s classic, chic, and a little bit (or sometimes very) sexy. That’s why it’s a constant go-to for celebrities, who have provided plenty of inspo for smoky eye makeup over the years.\n<\/p>\n

Of course, deeper shades are a perennial favorite, but you can create a smoky eye look in practically every color, from pretty pastels to jewel tones. To prove it, we’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite examples of smoky eye makeup, as seen on some of our favorite stars. Scroll on to see them.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Destiny\u2019s Child <\/span><\/h2>\n
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\"Kelly\"Kelly<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Kelly Rowland knows how to command an audience\u2014and so does her makeup. Even in a gold metallic bustier, her smoky eye makeup steals the show.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Shades of Gray <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Reminder: A smoky eye doesn’t always require black or brown shades. Gray helps Kaya Scodelario’s blue eyes pop even more.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wings of Desire <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Makeup this sultry is perfectly suited for after dark. Sophie Wilde’s smoky eye has a dramatic wing for the perfect finishing touch. A your-lips-but-better lipstick balances the eye makeup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Metallic Moment <\/span><\/h2>\n
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\"Natasha\"Natasha<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Go matchy-matchy with metallics like Natasha Poonawalla. Her shimmery smoky eye makeup plays off her glitzy dress.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Down With Brown <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Whitney Peak’s smoky eye starts black along the lashline and fades into a beautiful brown toward the crease. The rest of her makeup skews natural, letting her peepers pop.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fine Line <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Graphic liner is the secret behind Yara Shahidi\u2019s glam, smoky eye makeup. Copper eyeshadow and a smoked-out bottom lash line add to the allure.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lash Out <\/span><\/h2>\n
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A smoky eye doesn\u2019t have to be dark! See Ariana DeBose’s taupe version for proof. Loads of lashes complete the romantic take.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chocolate Kiss <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Christina Ricci has always been famous for her big, beautiful brown eyes, and this makeup really plays them up. The shimmery brown shades take inspiration from her festive fashion choice.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lavender Fields <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Lavender is an unexpected color for smoky eye makeup, and that\u2019s exactly what makes Bel Powley\u2019s so bewitching. Paired with the matching outfit, it creates monochromatic magic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lower Lift <\/span><\/h2>\n
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There are many ways to do smoky eye makeup, including playing up the lower lid. Hanan Abdullahi goes all the way with a heavy liner smudged to perfection.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Think Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Between the “Brat” outfit and pink smoky eye makeup, Rowan Blanchard knows how to make color work for her. The range of pink shadows demonstrates just how versatile the hue can be.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Taupe That <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Lori Harvey proves taupe is tops with her many shades of the neutral. Subtle blush and shimmering lips complete her gorgeous glam.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pretty in Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Precious Lee’s eyes, lips, and cheeks are all adorned in powder pink. The sweet hue makes the typically sultry smoky eye feel sweet.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fade Into You <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Leave it Hailey Bieber to put a fresh spin on smoky eye makeup. The soft, faded approach makes it more ethereal and romantic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Moore Please <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Sometimes less is Moore. Demi Moore plays up her peepers with a gray smoky eye while keeping the rest of her makeup natural.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Crown Jewels <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Jewel tones fit for a king\u2014Regina King, that is. Inspired by the different golden textures in her dress, makeup artist Vincent Oquendo opted for a smoky, exaggerated winged eyeliner look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Winging It <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Strong winged eyeliner makes a statement all on its own, but add it to a smoky eye and you have yourself some statement makeup. Gabrielle Union complemented her dramatic eye makeup with a nude lip.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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