Celebrity Beauty-Smoky Eyes For Summer

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Sophia's smoky eyes

Celebrity makeup artist beth bender of beth bender beauty, Los Angeles calls Sophia's smoky eyes a "more modern approach for summer. Still extremely sexy but created with metallic shadows". "It's a fresh change from the heavier eye that we saw throughout most of the fall and winter" says bender.

To get the look beth suggests trying a palette in bronze and gold tones. The newest palettes for spring and summer like SGB are perfect for creating a gorgeous summer smoky eye. Contour the crease of eye with the darkest bronze shade and blend with the two lighter shades for the perfect application. Not sure about the smoky eyes, no worries each kit comes with a set of stencils that do the work for you. So easy to use, you'll be a pro in no time.

Remember to blend the colors especially in the crease. For some extra pow, line under the eyes using the deep bronze shimmer and smudge with your fingers or brush for a sexy, sultry look. If you're a gal that likes to line her eyes with a contrasting color use a gel eyeliner in either dark brown or rich black and line along your lashes as close to the lash line as possible. Before it dries smudge slightly with a Q-tip to soften the line. Try Onyx or Cocoa Stay Put Gel Liner.

To finish the look add two coats of Dior Show Mascara in Black and keep the lips sheer with a touch of color in Firefly, a sheer mauve-nude.

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Retro smoky eyes for spring

Go pink for spring Everyone’s going pink and purple for spring. Light colored smoky eyes have been popping up everywhere from the red carpet, to fashion shows, celebrity social events, and even the local super markets.

Get The Look:: “This is such a fresh look for spring or summer,” says makeup artist Beth Bender, of beth bender beauty Los Angeles. “her skin is sheer, yet radiant and her smoky eyes in pinks and lavenders are so pretty.” Especially when paired with a soft pink blush as seen here. The result is an instant glow that is just beautiful!

Beth’s Beauty Tip: Because the eyes are light add an extra pop of color using a deep violet or purple liner. Beth suggests using her newest Get in Line Eyeshadow palette in TDF. A trio of three beautiful shimmers, in Lavender, Deep Purple, and Metallic Pink. Use the Purple for contouring if you desire and to line the eyes. Colors can be worn wet or dry and include a smoky eye stencil and cat eye stencil to create beautiful eyes in minutes.

For sweet pink cheeks Beth suggests using her powder blush in A Little Crush. A great shade for spring or summer and a fave on the set of Dirt and Desperate Housewives.