Tired of the quintessential black smoky eye look? This tutorial will teach you how to get dark indigo blue smoky eyes like Beyonce--perfect for your next special occasion or fun night out. You will need a shimmery indigo eyeshadow, black eyeliner, blue eyeliner, and black mascara (find my recommendations below).

How To Get Dark Blue Smoky Eyes

To achieve this look and wear it well, it's important to keep the rest of your makeup subtle. My suggestion is to accompany your navy blue smoky eyes with a sheer, peachy blush such as Clinique Blushing Blush in Precious Posy. For fair skin, choose a natural peachy pink lip color such as NARS Lip Gloss in Orgasm. Dark skin fares well with a golden pink lip gloss such as MAC Lipglass in Nymphette.

1. After applying foundation, concealer, and your eyeshadow base, use a sponge-tipped eyeshadow applicator to apply a dark shimmery indigo blue eyeshadow such as MAC Eyeshadow in Blue Flame all the way up to your eye crease. Blend away any harsh lines.
2. Use a black eyeliner such as Jane OneLiners in Black to line your top lash line and the bottom as well, stopping halfway across on the bottom.
3. Use MAC Liquidliner in Blue Horizon to line the bottom lash line, lightly tracing over the black liner.
4. Apply coats of CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara in Very Black to the top and bottom lashes OR apply Ardell Fashion Lashes false eyelashes, then coats of Lash Blast Mascara in Very Black on the bottom lashes only.