Step-by-step makeup

How to do grunge makeup

Smudged smoky eyes and a dark berry lip — deliberately undone.

⏱ 15 minLevel: Medium4 steps

BEFOREAFTER

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1Skin
Matte skin, texture left in
A thin skin tint or light foundation; powder only where it gets shiny. No need for perfect coverage.
Skin tint · powder
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2Eyes
Heavy black pencil, smudged fast
Line the upper and lower lash lines heavily with a soft black pencil, then smudge right away with a small brush or cotton swab.
Soft black pencil · smudge brush
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3Eyes
Set with charcoal shadow
Press charcoal or dark-brown shadow over the smudge to set and deepen it. Several coats of mascara, top and bottom.
Charcoal shadow · mascara
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4Lips
Dark berry, blotted
A matte plum or berry, blotted down so it looks a little lived-in.
Berry or plum matte lip
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