Audrey- this lipstick color works pretty much on any skin tone so this one is a go-to but looks beautiful on lighter complexions. It’s a soft, neutral pink lipstick that's elegant and timeless.

Maven Mauve- this is a blend of dusty rose and mauve, perfect for those with cool and neutral undertones. (PICTURED LEFT)

Secrets- cool-toned pink with a deep golden shimmer. This lipstick shade is great to help make the lips appear fuller.

Naughty- the perfect tan nude, has no shimmer but it does give the lips a healthy shine.

New York- a pink-based nude with warmer undertones, great for those with warm and neutral undertones.

Oh My Guava- nude pink shade with less brown and more pink undertones, works great with any undertone but is very flattering for those with cool undertones.

What if you prefer a bold lip?

In general, subtle and lighter shades work best with smokey eyes. However, red lipstick can look amazing with a smokey eye.

The key to wearing red lipstick with a smokey eye is to find the right shade that will complement it rather than overshadow it. A classic smokey eye (black and grey shades) will pair well with a red lip.

Appley Ever After- the perfect mid-tone blue-red that is not too bright or too deep. It’s a rich and sophisticated red, perfect if you are looking for a shade that is a little darker but not too deep.

Rebel- a gorgeous deep and sultry blue red shade, the classic retro red lipstick. It has a beautiful satin finish that gives the lips a healthy-looking shine. If you are looking for a matte finish though, blot after applying to remove shine.

Risque!- warm-toned red with orange undertones.

Reddish Fetish- a deep pinky-red with a slight brown undertone. It’s a neutral red shade that leans more cool-toned, giving it a similar appearance to that of a blue-red lipstick.

Strawberry Lips- a gorgeous light red that can be worn sheer for a berry-stained look, or layered on for more depth.

Plum Sexy Crazy- a deep, multi-dimensional red plum color with a golden shimmer. Apply one coat for a sheer berry tone, or apply multiple layers for a rich, warm golden plum color.

Vogue- a classic berry-toned shade with a hint of sparkle. Starts of sheer with one coat, but intensity can be built up with additional coats.

Mayberry- dusty rose mauve with medium depth with a cool-toned berry undertone. This lipstick color makes a beautiful nude shade on dark skin tones.

Ooh La La- a dusty rose shade that is slightly pink, slightly brown. Good for all medium skin tones, but looks great on those with cool undertones.

Smokey Eye Tutorial

What Eye Products Will I Need?

Prime Time Eye Shadow Primer- helps color correct and prime the eyelids, eliminating eyeshadow creasing and tired-looking eyes.

Porcelain Eyeshadow- a light, matte, off-white, creamy nude eyeshadow that has a slightly pinkish, peachy yellow tint to it. Works great as an eyeshadow base as it helps to neutralize discoloration on the lids.

Brownie Points Eyeshadow- a matte, medium brown with a warm undertone. Can be applied lightly all over the lid, heavier for the crease or outer corner. It even works great as a brow powder for those with light to medium brown hair.

Blondeshell Eyeshadow- a matte honey blonde shade of brown eyeshadow. Blendable, buildable, super pigmented, and silky smooth.

Heirloom Eyeshadow- a light yellow shade. Makes a great base color.

Buttercream Eyeshadow- a light, shimmering off-white shade that has a slight yellow tint- a great highlight color.

The Lash Project Mascara- a hypoallergenic mascara & lash conditioner in one that is classic and timeless in satin black. Gives lashes a weightless, soft feathery look all while defining and strengthening them.

Step 1: Prime the Lids

Begin by priming the lids using the Prime Time Eye Shadow Primer. Using a tiny amount, apply all over the lids going up to the brow bone. Give it a couple of minutes for the primer to dry. (You could fill in your brows if you have already applied your foundation, while the primer dries.) Once dried, you can take the extra step of setting it with a bit of setting powder if you want to, this helps eyeshadows to blend even more smoothly.

Step 2: Apply The Bases Shadow

Base Color Next, apply a base color to the lids. With the Wet/Dry Eye Brush, or a brush similar to it, apply Porcelain eyeshadow all over the lid taking it up to the brow bone. (If Porcelain eyeshadow is too light for you, feel free to use another eyeshadow shade that is closer to your skin color.)

Step 3: Apply The Lid Color

You now want to apply Brownie Points eyeshadow onto the lids, taking it up into the crease (that folded area above the eyelid where a literal crease forms). Using the Vegan Wet/Dry Eye Brush pack on the color until you reach the intensity you desire. Darker and deeper for an evening look, but less intensity if you are doing a daytime look.

Step 4: Apply and Blend Crease/Transition Color

Using the Vegan Crease and Blend Brush, you now want to add Blondeshell eyeshadow into the crease to help blend out the edges of Brownie Points. Use windshield-wiping motions and circular motions to blend it up, taking it slightly into the transition area (area above your crease).

Step 5: Blend Edges

Blend out and soften any hard edges using Heirloom eyeshadow. Take the Vegan Crease and Blend Brush and blend Heirloom eyeshadow onto the edges of Blondeshell. You can also take some more of Brownie Points eyeshadow and darken the lids if you need to.

Step 6: Apply Bottom Lash Line

Add Blondeshell eyeshadow across the bottom lash line using the Vegan Crease and Blend Brush. Then add Brownie Points eyeshadow to darken that up, using some of Blondeshell again to blend that out using windshield-wiping motions.

Step 7: Apply Highlight Color

Apply Buttercream eyeshadow to the brow bone and the inner corner of the eyes, on the tear ducts, to lightly highlight the eyes.

Step 8: Apply Mascara

Finish the eyes by applying The Lash Project Mascara. Apply 3 to 4 coats for a dramatic lash look.

Here's a gallery of this completed smokey eye look with several lipstick shades. It looks amazing with them all!

Face Makeup For This Look

On the face, Sundrop Bronzer was used to add some warmth as well as some definition. Using the Vegan Blush Brush, it was applied to the forehead (towards the hairline), on the temples, and the hollows of the cheeks.

For blush, Coy blush was used for this look, which is a matte apricot pink shade that helps bring out the rosiness in your cheeks and enrich any natural golden undertones. Buttercream eyeshadow was used to highlight the face, applied on top of the cheekbones, on the nose bridge, and the cupid’s bow and center of the chin.

To finish the whole look, you can use either Strawberry Lips, Naughty, Oh My Guava, Maven Mauve, or Risque lipstick. I chose Strawberry Lips for my complete look, but any of those shades will work well with this smokey eye look.

What are some lipstick colors that you like to pair with smokey eye looks? Do you have a favorite RAL lipstick for your smokey looks? Share with us in the comments below, and let us know your thoughts on this tutorial.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What do you need for a smokey eye?

This will depend on what kind of smokey eye look you are doing, but usually, you will need at least 3 eyeshadow shades for a basic smokey eye. A light shade for a base color, a dark shade for your main lid color, and a medium shade to blend out the dark lid color.

2. How many types of smokey eyes are there?

There are many types of smokey eyes, you can pretty much do one with any eyeshadow shade. The more popular ones, though, are the classic black, grey, brown, and also the smudged smokey eye that is done using black eyeliner. However, there are also some other common ones such as navy, plum/mauve, green, and your shimmery smokey eye, just to name a few.

3. Do smokey eyes look good on everyone?

Yes! Black and brown smokey eyes are flattering on everybody. Even those with smaller eyes can look great with a smokey eye, the key is to not go too dark and to apply a lighter color (or highlight color) in the inner corner of the eye. This will help open up the eyes, creating a gradient look that will prevent the eyes from looking smaller.

4. Does red lipstick go with smokey eyes?

Although smokey eyes are generally paired with nudes and lighter, more subtle lipstick colors, red lipstick looks amazingly well with smokey eyes. The key is to find the right shade that will complement rather than overshadow the eye look. Red lipstick will look great with a classic black and with a brown smokey eye.