First, let’s talk color theory. Red is the opposite of green on the color wheel (like the technique you learned back in ...

Create Depth With One Shadow You don't need to use multiple shadow colors to create a complex-looking eye look. Waitesmith says to simply look for an eye shadow with a complex mix of pigments.

A traditional smoky eye involves dark eyeshadow shades, usually brown and black, applied to the eyelid in the crease and at the lash line in a C-shape. The result is a dramatic, sultry eye.