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Messy Smokey Eye? Fix It in 30 Seconds

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Apr 26, 2026
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Messy smokey eye? Here’s how to fix it in 30 seconds for a clean, lifted, professional finish. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a soft smokey eye from scratch without worrying about being neat with the shape. Focus on blending the shades into each other, but feel free to really blow the colours out and be a bit messy with placement, because I’ll show you how to clean everything up at the end using one simple trick. This is an easy smokey eye tutorial that’s beginner friendly but also packed with pro makeup artist tips to help you improve your blending, avoid heavy base makeup, and achieve a more lifted eye shape. If your smokey eyes often look messy, muddy or drop at the outer corners, this technique will completely change how your makeup turns out. Perfect for hooded eyes, downturned eyes, or anyone who struggles with winged shapes or blending eyeshadow seamlessly. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more beauty tips, tutorials, and hacks! Hit the bell icon to stay updated with my latest videos. ✉️ Sign up for exclusive beauty tips and deals in my newsletter: https://shonaghscott.myflodesk.com/subscribe Visit my Amazon Storefront recommendations: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/shonaghscott US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shonaghscott Products used: Lisa Eldridge Seamless Glide Eye Pencil - Ground Coffee 🇬🇧 Lisa Eldridge: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53194095 🇬🇧 Selfridges: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53194335 🇬🇧 SpaceNK: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53194591 🇺🇸 Lisa Eldridge: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53194208 🇺🇸 Liberty: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53194800 MAC 231 Synthetic Small Shader Brush 🇬🇧 MAC: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51904678 🇬🇧 Selfridges: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51905026 🇺🇸 MAC: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51904537 Natasha Denona My Mini Dream palette 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-40797797 🇺🇸 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-40797797 MAC 286S Duo Fibre Blending Brush 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54318585 🇬🇧 MAC: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54318457 🇬🇧 Selfridges: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54318478 🇺🇸 MAC: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54319109 🇺🇸 Nordstrom: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54319439 Anastasia Beverly Hills No.3 Brush (For smaller eyes) 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147639 🇺🇸 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0TJI0luSeIy 🇺🇸 Ulta: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54315187 Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0VVTG6wszWf 🇺🇸 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0gkK5N6dVya Anastasia Beverly Hills #18 Brush 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az09yLgc4ops0 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54315034 🇺🇸 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0hqR3BKCXJd By Terry Hyaluronic Serum Concealer 🇬🇧 SpaceNK: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54315496 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54316920 🇺🇸 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0oByUAPj0XU Beauty Blender Sponge 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317322 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0UYPaA75oDY 🇬🇧 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317678 🇺🇸 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317610 🇺🇸 Ulta: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317478 * Real Techniques Sponge 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317922 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0450QzxritR 🇬🇧 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54318357 🇺🇸 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0jjwvziJk5Z 🇺🇸 Ulta: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54317797 Rephr Lash Curler 🌎 Global: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54319583 Lancôme Cils Booster XL (Mascara primer) 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147688 🇬🇧 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147679 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0aNnGD61uJD 🇺🇸 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147697 🇺🇸 Ulta: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147670 🇺🇸 Nordstrom: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147668 Lancôme Lash Idole Mascara 🇬🇧 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0DFxY3B0X6h 🇬🇧 Look Fantastic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44152825 🇬🇧 Selfridges: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147751 🇬🇧 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147722 🇺🇸 Sephora: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44147718 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:08 Eyeliner application 00:55 Eyeshadow application 02:22 Why messy blending works 04:05 How to clean up a smokey eye in 30 seconds 05:14 Fixing your base makeup 06:43 Final result + lifted finish ………………………………………………………………………………………. * DISCOUNT CODES / Affiliate Links ** ** Esqido Lashes: "SHONAGH" for 15% OFF at the checkout! http://ESQIDO.com *** LashBase Lashes 👇🏼 UK - 10% Discount code - SHONAGHLB10 https://bit.ly/3uYu0lP US - 10% Discount code - ShonaghLB10 https://bit.ly/3M5zccY Contact: Instagram: @showmemakeup Website: http://www.shonaghscott.co.uk Business Enquiries: [email protected]

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