Smokey eye makeup looks are timeless favorite for a reason. Sultry, adaptable, and perpetually on-trend, smokey eye makeup has the power to transform your day makeup into a stunning night look in mere steps. And, the true elegance and essence of this look evokes when you pair it with the right lipstick shades. Read this quick guide on how to pair a smokey eye makeup with lipstick and steal the show in style!

Lipstick for smokeyeyes: What to consider?

Skin tone:When choosing lipstick for smokey eyes, skin tone plays a crucial role. Warm skin tones (golden, yellow, or olive undertones) typically look best with warm-toned lipsticks (peaches, corals, browns). Those with cool skin tones (pink, red, or bluish undertones) glow with cooler shades (pinks, berries, mauves).

Intensity match: A dramatic, black smokey eye can pair well both with bold and muted lip shades. On the other hand, when you wish to create a softer, brown smokey eye, you can play with a wide range of shades, even nudes.

Occasion counts:Going for a night out or dinner date? Go for bolder combinations, than a daytime affair.

Lipstick pairings for various smokey eye looks

Here are somesmokey eye and lipstick combinations;

1. For a classic smokeyeye

To create a classic smokeye eye makeup look, blend black eyeshadow on the eyelid, diffusing it upwards towards the crease. Smudge a darker shade along the lash line and finish with mascara.

• Nude lips

A traditional smokey eye combines shades like charcoals and blacks hence, can best pair with a classic nude lip. Maybelline’s Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Lover creates a perfect balance with a smolderingeye look.

• Rosy pink lips

To balance out the loudsmokey eye, use soft rosy, pink lipstick. Maybelline’s Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice offers a gorgeous yet balanced mix of warmth and sophistication in your overall look and is perfect for both day and evening wear.

For a brown smokeyeye

 Quick brown smokey eye tutorial for you – use a light brown shade in the crease, a medium brown on the lid, and a dark brown along the lash line. Blend well and complete the eye look with mascara.

Brown nude lips

Brown nude lip shade for tint for brown smokey eye makeup – it’s a match made in heaven!Consider using Maybelline’s Superstay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Lead the Way. It delivers a deep, color-rich finish that contrasts well with the warmth of the brown eyeshadows.

For a colorfulsmokeyeye

How to create colorfulsmokey eye makeup, you ask? Blend a transition shade in the crease, apply a vibrant eyeshadow on the lid, and blend a darker shade along the lash line. Seal the eye look with fine strokes of mascara.

• Neutral lips

Sport your fun-spirited soul with a vibrant smokey eye makeup look. You can try emerald, grey, navy blue smokey eyes and pair these looks with neutral lips. Choosing neutral lip shades, gloss or even lip tints allow you to strike a perfect balance in intensity without being overwhelming.

Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss in Moongives a clear, high-shine finish that hydrates lips while boosting your colorful eye makeup. You can also try Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint in Skinny Dip as it offers a natural-looking blurred lip look, perfect for colorfulsmokey eye makeup.

Be event-ready with this guide on smokey eye makeup and lipstick pairings. Remember, there is no rulebook for makeup. Experiment with your makeup, look beautiful, and feelconfident!