Smokey Eye: Beauty Dare

For come hither drama, there’s nothing like a smokey eye. The classic technique has myriad iterations, from over-the-top darkness a la Kim Kardashian to more subtle daytime version. Makeup artist (and smokey eye addict) Nam Vo gave us a step-by-step guide to a basic smokey eye using all neutral colors. Once you master this, you can experiment with different versions — just remember to keep all the shadows in the same color palette.

STEP 1: APPLY A CREAM SHADOW BASE

Using your fingers,