Technique

Smudging Tutorials

Master the smudging technique with 53 step-by-step makeup tutorials. Learn tips, tools, and tricks from our masterclass collection

53 Masterclasses

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Siren Eye

Elongated, sultry, and lifted.

Easy

Global Beauty

Puppy Eye

A K-Beauty staple for a sweet, youthful look.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Sleepy Eye

A grungy, 'tired-chic' look.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Halo Eye

Darker shadow on the inner and outer corners, with a bright spotlight of shimmer in the very center of the lid.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Smokey Eye

A seamless gradient of dark to light, with the darkest pigment at the lash line and no harsh lines.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Reverse Cat Eye

The 'wing' comes from the bottom lash line rather than the top.

Hard

Global Beauty

Arabian / Bollywood Liner

Bold, jet-black liner that fully rims the eye (upper and lower waterlines) with a dramatic double wing.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1920s Flapper

Thin, downward-turned eyebrows, dark 'cupid's bow' lips, kohl-rimmed sad eyes.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1960s Mod

Twiggy-inspired.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Grunge (Era)

Smudged black eyeliner, matte brown lipstick, thin over-plucked brows, matte skin.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Goth

White/pale base, heavy black eyeliner, black or dark red lipstick, sharp contour.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Scene

(Mid-2000s) Heavy black eyeliner rimming the whole eye, bright neon eyeshadows, concealer lips.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Emo

Similar to Scene but darker; focused on black/red eyeshadow and heavy liner.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Grunge (Aesthetic)

Messy, 'lived-in' makeup.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Clean Girl

Fluffy 'soap brows,' dewy skin, minimal mascara, clear gloss.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Soft Glam

Full coverage but neutral tones.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cottagecore

Sun-kissed blush, faux freckles, minimal eye makeup, berry-stained lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife

Smudged 'messy' smokey eye, brown lipliner, opulence over perfection.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren

90s corporate chic.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Ancient Greek/Roman

Unibrow (sign of intelligence), pale skin (lead powder), beet-stained cheeks.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Victorian

'Consumption Chic.' Pale, sickly skin, watery eyes, pinched cheeks (makeup was scandalous, so they bit their lips/pinched cheeks for blood flow).

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1920s Flapper (The Vamp)

Kohl-rimmed sad eyes, thin downward-turned brows, 'Cupid's Bow' dark lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1970s Punk

Heavy black eyes, jagged liner.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Supermodel

Matte brown lips, neutral matte sculpting, 'brick' tones.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Grunge (Timeline)

Heroin chic, dark circles, smudged liner, pale skin.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Romantic Goth

Victorian influence, softer reds/purples, lace patterns.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Mall Goth

Smudged thick black liner, red eyeshadow, pale skin (Avril Lavigne era).

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Emo (Subculture)

Thick black eyeliner all around the rim, sometimes red eyeshadow.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Scene Queen

Neon blue/pink eyeshadow, raccoon eyeliner, nude 'concealer' lips, leopard print painted on temples.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Kinderwhore

(90s Courtney Love) Smeared red lipstick, bruised eyes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Grunge (Subculture)

'Slept-in' liner, matte skin, blurred berry lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Punk

Anarchic, messy, often war-paint style markings.

Expert

Global Beauty

Visual Kei

(Japanese Rock) Androgynous, elaborate elaborate painted designs, sharp contour.

Hard

Global Beauty

Gyaru (Gal)

A massive category of Japanese street fashion.

Hard

Global Beauty

Douyin (C-Beauty)

(Chinese TikTok) Spiky 'manhua' lashes, excessive glitter, intense blush placement, blurred over-lined lips.

Medium

Global Beauty

Jirai Kei

'Landmine' girl.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife (Modern)

Smudged smoky eye, brown lip liner.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cold Girl

'I'm cold' makeup.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Crying Girl

Glitter tears, red nose/eyes, puffy lip.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Monochromatic browns, caramels, bronzes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Espresso Makeup

Darker, grunge version of Latte (deep browns).

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Indie Sleaze

(2008-2012 Revival) Flash photography style, messy liner, effortless 'party' look.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cottagecore (Modern)

Soft, nature-inspired, barely there, rosy.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Dark Academia

Moody, matte browns, burgundy lips, 'tired student' eyes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Succubus Chic

Thin brows, hollow cheekbones, dark eye circles (intentional).

Easy

Global Beauty

French Girl

Red matte lip, almost zero eye makeup, imperfect skin texture allowed.

Hard

Global Beauty

Bollywood Glam

Heavy kohl (Kajal) in waterline, gold shimmer, cut crease, bold lashes.

Hard

Global Beauty

Arabian Glam

Double winged liner, heavy black kohl, full coverage, sharp contour.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Kabuki

(Japanese Theatre) White rice powder base, red/black distinct lines representing character traits (Kumadori).

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Brat

Chaotic, lime-green centric, messy 'party girl' aesthetic.

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Steampunk

Victorian industrial sci-fi.

Easy

Global Beauty

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Concentrating color in the center of the lips and fading out to a concealer/nude edge.

Smudging Tutorials

Siren Eye

Puppy Eye

Sleepy Eye

Halo Eye

Smokey Eye

Reverse Cat Eye

Arabian / Bollywood Liner

1920s Flapper

1960s Mod

1990s Grunge (Era)

Goth

Scene

Emo

Grunge (Aesthetic)

Clean Girl

Soft Glam

Cottagecore

Mob Wife

Office Siren

Ancient Greek/Roman

Victorian

1920s Flapper (The Vamp)

1970s Punk

1990s Supermodel

1990s Grunge (Timeline)

Romantic Goth

Mall Goth

Emo (Subculture)

Scene Queen

Kinderwhore

Grunge (Subculture)

Punk

Visual Kei

Gyaru (Gal)

Douyin (C-Beauty)

Jirai Kei

Mob Wife (Modern)

Cold Girl

Crying Girl

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Espresso Makeup

Indie Sleaze

Cottagecore (Modern)

Dark Academia

Succubus Chic

French Girl

Bollywood Glam

Arabian Glam

Kabuki

Brat

Steampunk

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Date Night (Sultry)

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