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Eye make-up for smoky eyes
When it comes to smoky eye make-up for party season, it doesn't matter what colour you use, as long as you blend and buff! From navy to aubergine and taupe browns, here are 5 of our favourites.
Aveda Single Eye Colour in Aubergine, £12.50
Flower wax in Aveda's Single Eye Colour in Aubergine, £12.50, makes for a super-soft finish so it's perfect for blending and building up colour.
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Clarins Ombre Matte eyeshadow in Taupe, £19
Long wearing and smudgeproof Clarins Ombre Matte eyeshadow in Taupe, £19, blends easily into the skin for a matte finish.
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Nars Cosmetics Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Himalia, £18.90
Use Nars Cosmetics Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Himalia, £18.90, dry for a subtle colour or wet for an intense look.
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Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Sparkle, £31
A small dot of concentrated metallic colour in the centre of the eyelid (over a darker base) catches the light when you blink. Try Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Sparkle, £3.
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MAC Mineralise Eye Shadow in Blue Flame, £17
Navy works as a great alternative to the traditional brown smoky eye and looks great against all skintones. We like
MAC's Mineralise Eye Shadow in Blue Flame, £17.
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