For those looking for some beauty inspiration, look no further than these classic, yet always sexy smoky eyed editorials. By far my favorite makeup look for evening, this eye makeup technique is a lot simpler than it seems and definitely easier to achieve than most people believe.
A bold smoky eye is a great makeup approach to editorial spreads due to its attention grabbing and stunning nature. These smoky eyed editorials can be done with literally any eyeshadow colors, so your look can compliment your clothing perfectly.
A smoky eye can also be an incredible defining feature and the main attraction in a photo spread. Take a look through these gorgeous editorials for some inspiration for your next stunning night out.
37 Smoky Eyed Editorials
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Smooching Beauty Spreads
The Kemp Muhl Marie Claire UK Editorial Steals a Kiss Between Shoots
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Boob-Baring Cardigans
Purple Fashion Spring 2010 is Mysteriously Chic
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Badass Rocker Chick Chic
Tania O Embraces the Tough Image for 160G Magazine
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Leather Goth Fashion
This Shoot for Zoo 2010 Fall Features a Morticia-esque Jenny Sinkaberg
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Damsel in Distress Makeup
Prada Summer 2008
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All-White Spring Fashion
Carte Blanche in Vogue Germany Features a Colorless Palette
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Sultry Siren Spreads
The Elle Russia October 2011 Edtorial is Fiercely Feisty
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Ravishing Summer Shoots
Light of the Field for Fashion Gone Rogue is Sensual and Nature-Filled
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Femme Fatale Fall Fashion
The Grace Gao Numero China August 2011 Spread is Bold and Beautiful
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Motif Makeup
Harper's Bazzar China Celebrates 20th With Oriental Touch
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Melting Makeup Portraits
'Myriam' by Saima Altunkaya is a Beautiful Wet Beauty Shoot
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Venomous Beachwear Vixens
A Jewel of Costume Captures a Seductive Slithering Dana Drori
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Corsetted Popstar Pictorials
Miley Cyrus Gets Stylishly Serious in Prestige's September Issue
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Bold Tribal Prints
This Pictorial of Solange Wilvert by Brooke Coffey Shows Wild Spring Fashion
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Mysterious Seductress Artwork
These Jocelyn Hobbie Paintings are Bright and Beguiling
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Punk Celeb Fragrance Ads
Taylor Momsen John Galliano Perfume Ad is Rocker Chic
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Color Pop Portraits
Corno's Dubai Exhibit is Filled With Dazzling Faces With Big Lips
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Gelled Rooftop Fashion
Marloes Horst's Slick Style in Elle Russia February 2010
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Stretchy Photographer Sidekicks
David Webb Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Features a Tiny Terry Richardson
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Lookalike Photoshoots
Catherine Zeta-Jones Mirrors Victoria Beckham for Elizabeth Arden
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Bohemian Jewelry Shoots
'Nuovo Barocco' in Flair Blends Old-World Decadence With Modern Glam
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Menswear-Inspired Ladies Fashion
Masculine For Fall
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Rocker Chick Lip Colors
The Gwen Stefani L'Oreal Infalliable Le Rouge Ad is Dramatic
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Rainbow Sherbet Updos
Technicolor Tresses Accent the Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2011 Collection
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Hot Housewife Portraits
The Megan Fox Elle China August 2011 Cover is Sizzling
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Angelic Grunge Photography
'The Haunted' by Daniel Archer is Gritty, Glam and Gorgeous
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Braided Headbands & Bed Hair
Anthony Lloyd's 'Jenni' is a Study in Seduction
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Wigged Diva Denim Ads
The Rihanna Armani Jeans Campaign is Steamy
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Cyber Makeovers
Make Yourself Hot With The Click of A Mouse
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Fresh-Faced Spring Fashion
Makeup Solar in Elle Spain May 2011 Features a Bare Daria Werbowy
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Apocalyptic Fashiontography
Karl Lagerfeld's Smoke-Filled Fendi Fall 2009 Campaign
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Top Model Cosmetics Ads
Burberry 'Beauty Beauty' Fall 2010 Campaign Has Three Famous Faces
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Cleaned Up Starlet Campaigns
The Kesha for Casio Watches Ad Campaign Shows the Singer at her Best
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Neon Candy Makeup
Clash in Rouge Spring 2011 Shows Killer Vibrant Cosmetics
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Sizzling Leather Looks
Katie Holmes Toughens up for Vogue Spain August 2011
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Super-Sized Silver Lashes
'Black Romance' by Ronny Chokron Shows Disco Diva Makeup
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Fara Homidi Beauty's Essential Eye Collection Achieves a Lived-In Look
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Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
Sun-Inspired Luxurious Beauty Lines
Hermès Boasts the Les Façons Makeup Capsule
Effortless Skincare Campaigns
Garnier's De-Glaze My Makeup with Me Pokes Fun at Beauty Fads
High-End Highlighter Collections
Gucci Beauty Debuts Its Multi-Functional Gucci Glow Highlighter
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Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections
Annabelle Cosmetics is Gearing Up for Halloween
Brightening Under-Eye Creams
Molly Sims Debuts the Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream for Tired Eyes
Coffee-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
Winky Lux's Coffee Kitten Eyeshadow Palette Boasts Nine Shades
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns
Vogue Eyewear Unveils Its 'No Rules Club' SS25 Campaign
Glam Actress-Starring Beauty Campaigns
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Drag Queen-Curated Nude Palettes
KimChiChic Beauty Launches Better Than Nude Pallet
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McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Comedy Horror Cosmetics
The NYX Cosmetics x Wednesday Collection Creates Fun, Dark Designs
Metallics-Forward Makeup Capsules
Morphe Debuts the Dazzling Metallics Collection at Ulta
Soft-Focus Eye Creams
YSE Beauty's Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream Blurs Imperfections
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Studio 54 Inspired Valentino Beauty's Rendez-Vous Ivory Range
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Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
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Tom Ford's Rose Exposed Eye Colour Quad is Versatile and Bold
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Sunset-Inspired Blushes
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Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
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The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
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Sleek Vintage-Inspired Winter Eyewear
BRU Eyewear Features Pastel Colored Lenses for Winter
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Estée Lauder Debuts the 'Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt'
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