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Black smokey eyes are the classic: dramatic, bold, confident. At some point every woman imagines herself wearing this look. Yet it seems such a challenge that we often shy away from it. I know I did before I mastered it. Yes, black smokey eyes are demanding and need to be applied well. But they also suit and enhance any eye color and complexion. And they are incredibly sexy.

Below are the three vital steps to ensure your black smokey eyes look amazing.

Making it as dark as possible in the area closest to the eye is the first rule.

The shape can make or break your smokey eyes. Deciding where to apply is step number two.

Secret Three is blending to perfection.

Keeping it extra dark next to the lashline requires appropriate tools. You would need a soft black eye pencil and a high quality black eyeshadow. What you do with them is you keep the area closest to the eye as dark as possible. Spend time on it, do it thoroughly. The further out you go the less intense the black should be.

The perfect shape of your black smokey eyes is influenced by your eye shape. Are your eyes big or small, round or almond shaped, close set or wide set? There is a smokey eye for any type of eye. You just need to find it. But one advice that always holds true: never make your smokey eyes go downward at the outer eye corner. The direction should be always up and out.

I could say it bluntly: no blending, no smoky eyes. It is all about blending, that's the whole idea. Get as much know-how as you can. Decide whether you use a brush, sponge or other. And blend, blend, blend till you are satisfied. Keep in mind that to blend means to be precise. Not to spread the shadow all over the place. Learn all about this essential skill with my detailed ebook that teaches smokey eyes : it has a special chapter about blending.

And last but not least: keeping it clean. Touchups are advised when wearing such intense eye makeup. Carry cotton buds in your cosmetics purse and tidy up specks of eyeshadow and eye pencil throughout the day or night. Also tidy up the inner and outer eye corner if it gets a bit messy.

Yes, black smokey eyes are high-maintenance but they are so worth it! They do deliver a sultry and defined eye like no other. Once you master the three secrets I revealed, you will be able to play around with this formula and find your own unique look which suits you perfectly. Have fun and look great!

Ewa Linsey writes reliable advice on how to apply smoky eye makeup. She tries out techniques and ideas. The best of them are added to her step-by-step ebook guide about smokey eyes. For more tips on the sultriest of looks, here is more from Ewa about black smokey eyes.