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Unlike the perceived complexity of heavier eye looks, mastering the soft halo eye makeup is surprisingly simple. This dimensional twist on the classic smokey eye may seem intricate, but you’ll need just a handful of products and tools – no professional skills required. Once you’ve honed the technique, feel free to explore this trend with different color schemes. Let us lead you through the steps to achieve the coveted soft halo eye makeup look.
We suggest starting with your eyes rather than your base just in case you experience any fallout. Begin by brushing, filling in, and setting your eyebrows with gel for a lifted look. Starting with your brows helps frame your face for the rest of the makeup. After applying a primer, sweep a matte brown shade all over your eyelids and into the crease to warm your features up. Next, use a black kohl eyeliner to create a small wing extending from the outer corner of the eyelid, as well as a tiny line from the inner corner. Grab a smudging brush and blur out both lines for an instant smokey effect. Then, use a fluffy brush and the same eyeshadow to further blur the eyeliner and redefine the crease. It’s optional but you can add a shimmery shade to the middle of the lid for more dimension, or keep it bare for a minimal look.
With a sharp liquid eyeliner, line your eyes and create a small wing. Switch to a waterproof pencil to fill in the lower waterline. Then, curl your lashes and consider adding a pair of false eyelashes on top, as this soft halo eye is rather dark and your natural lashes could get lost. From there, complete the rest of your base makeup as you normally would.
Try this mesmerizing soft halo eye makeup the next time you want something more dramatic. It won’t disappoint!
