How to do a simple gold smokey eye

Do a Simple Gold Smokey Eye

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These are the brushes I'm using to create this look.

These are the brushes I'm using to create this look.

The products I'm using mainly Illamasqua it's my favourite brand.

The products I'm using mainly Illamasqua it's my favourite brand.

Prep eyelids I use foundation cover whole eye area I'm using Illamasqua skin base.  I don't do my base first I always start with my eye makeup makes sense you can be messy on eyes and just wipe away!

Prep eyelids I use foundation cover whole eye area I'm using Illamasqua skin base. I don't do my base first I always start with my eye makeup makes sense you can be messy on eyes and just wipe away!

I'm using a crown crease brush using illamasqua wolf from my neutral palette .  In the tear duct and brow bone I've applied vanilla Mac the one thing in my kit I adore I use in so many ways.

I'm using a crown crease brush using illamasqua wolf from my neutral palette . In the tear duct and brow bone I've applied vanilla Mac the one thing in my kit I adore I use in so many ways.

added more illamasqua wolf to my crease and applied below my lower lashes also.  I've added more vanilla mac to my tear duct and my brow bone.  I've used my fluffy mac blending to soften harsh lines

added more illamasqua wolf to my crease and applied below my lower lashes also. I've added more vanilla mac to my tear duct and my brow bone. I've used my fluffy mac blending to soften harsh lines

more Illamasqua wolf to the crease to the lower lashes and in the centre of the eye I've added a warm gold pigment from my illamasqua palette and mac gold all of this I've blended with my mac blender

more Illamasqua wolf to the crease to the lower lashes and in the centre of the eye I've added a warm gold pigment from my illamasqua palette and mac gold all of this I've blended with my mac blender

Curled my lashes so important for this look I use shu umera curlers expensive but the best money can buy.

Curled my lashes so important for this look I use shu umera curlers expensive but the best money can buy.

added black kohl liner to my waterline top and bottom it's not the most comfortable thing to do but worth it as adds depth and polish to the look.  I also add to the top water line which is tricky

added black kohl liner to my waterline top and bottom it's not the most comfortable thing to do but worth it as adds depth and polish to the look. I also add to the top water line which is tricky

Always groom your brows I just use eyeshadow it's not as harsh as some brow cakes and pencils i believe you ahold fill in gaps on brows but not make them look like drawn on with a crayola!!!

Always groom your brows I just use eyeshadow it's not as harsh as some brow cakes and pencils i believe you ahold fill in gaps on brows but not make them look like drawn on with a crayola!!!

I've added more gold pigment to the centre and blended again with my mac blender brush.  Now I'm using a facial wipe to create a more precise line and to wipe excess powder and shadow from my face.

I've added more gold pigment to the centre and blended again with my mac blender brush. Now I'm using a facial wipe to create a more precise line and to wipe excess powder and shadow from my face.

I've added a line of illamasqua liquid liner and applied mascara I like max factor colour enhancer for blue eyes at the moment.  This is just a simple smokey look feel free to add lashes I'm not a fan

I've added a line of illamasqua liquid liner and applied mascara I like max factor colour enhancer for blue eyes at the moment. This is just a simple smokey look feel free to add lashes I'm not a fan

  • Vanilla mac pigment
  • Illamasqua neutral palette
  • Illamasqua foundation shade 04
  • Mac gold pigment
  • Black kohl eyeliner
  • Illamasqua liquid liner
  • Mac blending brush
  • Crown brush crease brush