Smudged eyeliner has quickly become a go-to look for creating a more subtle smokey eye.
Smokey eye is all about pushing the envelope.
you’re able to also experiment with textures.

It screams intrigue, allure, and going against the grain.
“All the layers create so much dimension,” says celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo.
But it’s for the depth that you create."

Think of the smudged look as the smokey eye’s little sister.
The effect is similar but a smudged look is more subdued, as perMasterClass.
It doesn’t require much product since you might create the look with one good pencil.

The key is to see to it you have the optimal eyeliner.
The key is to find a pencil that can be applied easily and smoothly.
Keep in mind you want a pencil that goes on easily but also stays on.
You don’t want one that’s so easy to smear that it disappears over time.
An opaque is a good option.
Yet, they also have staying power that will last.
Similarly, when you look at creamy gel eyeliners, ensure they are ones that don’t adhere instantly.
The best pencil is one that is both creamy and waterproof.
That will only cause your eyeliner to smudge out of control, and possibly right off your face.