article_snippet: All you need to do is Google ‘smoky eye’ and you
article_snippet: It’s easy to just grab any one, but you need to make sure you are using something that is tailored to your skin.
article_snippet: However, if you struggle to choose the correct shade you should try the correct shade along your jawbone and then go outside into the daylight to check how well your jawbone blends into your skin.
article_snippet: The importance of blending with a foundation brush cannot be underestimated.
article_snippet: I couldn’t be without my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (£9.99, Boots).
article_snippet: The wide, firm bristles make it easier to apply and smooth foundation.
article_snippet: Finally, use an eyeshadow primer.
article_snippet: My eyelids are quite oily and my eyeshadow often creases, so when Sam and Nic taught me to layer eye products, starting with an eyeshadow primer, it totally changed my look.