If there's one makeup look that transcends time and trend, it's the

look. When I started in the world of makeup, I struggled getting the smokey eye look. My lines were wobbly, uneven, and anything but smoky. However, the magic truly unfolds when you

and

. So if you’re looking for that

look around your eyes without the dark circle look, follow along with these steps! Let's get into it!

Before any eyeshadow or eyeliner, apply an eye primer. It creates a smooth canvas for your makeup, making it last longer. Get yourself a good primer like this one from e.l.f.

This Primer is mineral infused and works wonderfully well for preparing your skin to receive and keep on makeup. Which is our next step!

Now, take a soft eyeliner pencil in black like this pencil from NYX

or this neutral brown pencil from RUDE

The RUDE pencil comes with a built in smudge brush which is a great tool for achieving the

. These are great choices and my recommendations for a smoky look. Start by drawing a line as close as possible to your lash line. Don't worry about precision; we'll be smudging it later.

Use a smudging brush like this one

to softly blend the line you've drawn, pulling the color slightly upward and outward. This is the step that elevates your eyeliner from "lined" to "smoky." Start out with

then blend upwards to achieve the

and a soft

.

Pick a coordinating

and lightly tap it over the blended liner. This sets your eyeliner and adds dimension.

: a hint of shimmer can make your eyes pop. Here are some shimmer pallets you will love!

Apply

to tie the look together. A swipe of EyeBreakfast’s RUDE "Sultry Eyes" will bring all the drama you need.

Now you're all set to rock that smoky eyeliner look! See, that wasn’t so bad! If you're a fan of anime or cosplay, this technique will level up your eye game for any character you're channeling.

And remember,

. So don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get it right on the first try.

Make sure to check back for more exciting articles and how-tos here at EyeBreakfast. You won't want to miss what we have coming up!