Tight on time but still want to slay your eye makeup? You don’t need a professional artist or a million products—just a few essentials and a few minutes. These five easy eye makeup looks range from soft shimmer to bold glam, giving you go-to options for every vibe. Let’s dive in.
The perfect blend of sharp and sultry.
This look gives you the drama of a winged liner with the softness of a smokey eye. It’s great for date nights, evening events, or anytime you want to add a bit of edge to your look.
Gel or liquid eyeliner
Matte or shimmer eyeshadow (brown or charcoal works great)
Small angled brush + blending brush
Prime your lids to prevent creasing.
Draw your wing starting from the outer corner of the eye, flicking upward.
Connect and fill in the wing, forming a triangle shape.
Line your upper lash line, thickening it as you go outward.
Smudge the edges of the liner using a small brush.
Blend a neutral or dark eyeshadow into the crease and outer lid.
Highlight your inner corners for extra dimension.
PRO TIP: For a softer finish, use dark brown eyeshadow instead of black.
A timeless go-to for full glam.
This iconic look never goes out of style. Great for nights out or special events, the smokey eye creates drama and depth using dark and neutral shades.
Light, medium, and dark eyeshadow shades (e.g., beige, brown, black)
Blending brushes
Eyeliner
Mascara
Apply a neutral base shade all over the lid.
Blend a mid-tone color into the crease using windshield-wiper motions.
Pack a dark shade into the outer corner and blend into the crease.
Apply eyeliner close to the upper lash line.
Optional: Smudge the same dark shade along the lower lash line.
Highlight the inner corners and brow bone.
Finish with mascara or false lashes.
PRO TIP: Always blend to avoid harsh lines—the smokier, the better.
Flirty, fun, and full of attitude.
Want to turn heads? This pink gradient eyeshadow look paired with a dramatic cat eye is bold yet playful—perfect for girls’ nights, parties, or just feeling fab.
Three pink eyeshadow shades (light, mid-tone, deep rose)
Black gel or liquid eyeliner
Mascara or falsies
Optional: white or nude eyeliner for the waterline
Prime eyelids to make pink shades pop.
Apply soft pink to the inner lid.
Blend mid-tone pink on the center of the lid.
Deepen the outer corner with a rose or mauve pink.
Create a bold winged liner along the upper lash line.
Mirror the pink gradient on the lower lash line.
Line your waterline with white/nude for an open-eye effect.
Finish with mascara or falsies.
PRO TIP: Keep lips nude or glossy pink to let your eyes shine.