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Grunge Series | Quick Red Smokey Eye

by Jade The Libra

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
6:39
Views
38,945
Published
Mar 2017

What this video covers

This tutorial walks through a quick, wearable red smokey eye rooted in a grunge and 90s aesthetic, using shades from the Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Palette. The creator layers warm, deep tones to build intensity while keeping the technique approachable enough for everyday wear. A full-face base is also covered, rounding out the complete dark, moody look. For Halloween purposes, this serves as a strong foundation for vampire, witch, or gothic character makeup.

Key takeaways

  • A concealer is used as an eye primer to make red tones pop on the lid
  • Four specific KVD Shade & Light shades are combined to build the smoky red effect
  • The grunge-inspired look is designed to be wearable daily, not just for special occasions
  • Full-face product rundown is included alongside the eye focus
  • False lashes are added as a finishing detail to heighten drama

Who this is for

Halloween enthusiasts and makeup lovers seeking a dark, grunge-inspired red smokey eye that works equally well for gothic costumes, vampire looks, or moody everyday wear.

Tools mentioned

  • Beauty Blender
  • Sigma E25 brush
  • Sigma E55 brush
  • Sigma F35 brush
  • Morphe M535 fluffy blending brush
  • angled blush brush
  • Real Techniques Contour Brush
  • Ecotools Detail Brush

Materials mentioned

  • Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Shadow Palette
  • The Balm Time Balm Concealer (lid primer)
  • Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
  • House of Lashes Siren lashes
  • Milk Makeup Blur Stick
  • It Cosmetics CC Cream
  • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
  • Bare Minerals Bare Skin Concealer
  • Tarte Smooth Operator Translucent Powder
  • Kat Von D Shade & Light Face Palette
  • Sigma Serene blush
  • Becca Champagne Pop & Pearl highlight
  • Girlactik Demure Matte Lip Paint

⚠ Safety notes

When applying false lashes, allow lash adhesive to become tacky before placement to avoid eye irritation.

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