Dark, smoldering lids may seem intense, but "there's a freshness to this look because of the reflective undertones that make it easier to wear," says Dior celebrity makeup artist Ricky Wilson. First, line your upper and lower lash lines with black pencil, then apply metallic gray, chocolate, or taupe shadow across your lids to "take the edge off." Create a smoky effect by diffusing black shadow on top, and complete the look with one coat of mascara. Click through for the best new products to get the look.
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Instant Intense EyeShadow Trio in Smoked Chrome, $36, esteelauder.com.
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Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Mirage and Mirifique, $36, chanel.com.
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Graphic Liquid Liner in Striking Black, $7.99, maybelline.com.
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Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow in Silver Brown, Reptile, Taupe Gray, and Pink Ivory, $21 each, makeupforever.com.
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Givenchy Noir Couture Volume Mascara in Black Satin, $32, sephora.com.
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Lancome Color Design 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Chocolat Amande, $50, lancome-usa.com.