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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Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
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Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
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Model-Approved Sportswear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Irina Shayk Unveil Timeless Essentials
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The Versace Eyewear Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic
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Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
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Kulfi is Following the Blue Beauty Movement with its Stunning Colorways
Luxurious Eyewear Releases
Maison Margiela Launches Another Collaboration with Gentle Monster
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Chic Statement Eyewear
Specsavers' Eyewear Features Bold Frames and Unique Shapes
Shade-Matching Makeup Devices
BoldHue Helps Beauty Lovers Create Their Perfect Foundation Color
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Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Accessibility Beauty Bundles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Beauty For Every Eye' Bundle is Limited-Edition
Color-Changing Beauty Sticks
Sephora Collection's Color Twisters Change Upon Lip or Cheek Contact
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Collaborative Collection Expansions
Hard Candy and Girl Scouts Bring Back Their Sweetest Collab
Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials
Hey Harper Shines a Spotlight on its Standout Essentials
90s-Inspired Lip Liners
Mob Beauty's Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner Revives an Iconic Shade
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
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Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Lipstick Decorating Games
Redecor Players Can Now Use Revlon-Inspired Shades in Their Designs
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Luxe Brown Beauty Collabs
An IPSY x Pantone Collaboration is Dropping in 2025
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Dark & Lovely's Play in Color Celebrates Black Beauty & Creativity
Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns
Vogue Eyewear Unveils Its 'No Rules Club' SS25 Campaign
High-End Highlighter Collections
Gucci Beauty Debuts Its Multi-Functional Gucci Glow Highlighter
Effortless Skincare Campaigns
Garnier's De-Glaze My Makeup with Me Pokes Fun at Beauty Fads
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
Nude-Hued Nail Polishes
The Leighton Denny Nudes Collection Has Three Vegan-Friendly Hues
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
Sonic Editions' Studio 54 Collection Contains Rare Photos
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Vibrant Pride Month Makeup
The Makeup Revolution Beam Bright Rainbow Highlighter is Easy to Use
Spicy-Sweet Glam Bars
The Sweet & Spicy Glam Bar Matches Bold Flavor with Hot Styles
Fairytale-Inspired Bronzers
The MAC Pretty It Up Cinderella Bronze Powder is Multi-Use
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Disney-Inspired Eye Shadows
MAC Partnered with Disney to Release an Aladdin-Themed Palette
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Artful Precision Eyeliners
Japanese Calligraphy Inspired Haus Labs' Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
Fragrance-Inspired Luxury Cosmetics
Tom Ford's Rose Exposed Eye Colour Quad is Versatile and Bold
Sunset-Inspired Blushes
MAC Cosmetics' Strobe Beam Liquid Blush Comes in Warm Reds, Mauves & More
Single-Swipe Eye Makeups
CoverGirl Clean Eye Color Sticks Apply Color with Ease
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Collaborative Beauty Collections
Nudestix Partners with Glamzilla for Limited-Edition Blush Kit
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Y2K Anime Makeup Palettes
Nekoyanin's Y2K Baby Palette Expands Beyond Eyeshadow
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
Plant-Powered Eyeshadow Palettes
Well People Has Expanded Its Shade Range with Amethyst
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Dreamy Artist-Approved Cosmetics
r.e.m. Beauty Introduces Two Shimmery Products for the New Year
Smoky Pinaepple Fragrances
Black Magenta by D.S. & Durga Was Inspired by City Nights
New Year-Inspired Eye Creams
Clé De Peau Debuts the Eye Contour Cream Supreme
Illuminating Multipurpose Makeup
These New Makeup Revolution Products Come in Three Variants
Balayage-Inspired False Lashes
Ardell Beauty's Balayage Wispies Pair Contrasting Streaks
Gothic Poet-Themed Pop-Ups
This Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is an Exclusive Cocktail Event
Cafe-Inspired Skincare Events
Sweet July Skin Hosted a Unique Party for its Coffee Fix Night Cap
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Serum Bronzing Drops
Indie Lee's Bronzing Drops Offer a Summer Glow in a Bottle
Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines
clé de peau Beauté Presents City of Dreamlight
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sun-Kissed Eyeshadows
NUDESTIX Unveils Sustainable Nude Beach Eye Palette
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Y2K-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
ColourPop Released a Nostolgic Eyeshadow Palette
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Sea-Inspired Eye Color Palettes
clé de peau Beauté's Eye Color Solo Promotes Luminosity
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
24-Hour Liquid Liners
Urban Decay's 24/7 Ink Liquid Liners are Paint Brush-Inspired
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Springtime Makeup Powders
Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder Erases Lines
Celeb-Approved Cosmetic Bundles
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Unveils Stunning Holiday Makeup Bundles
Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers
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CoverGirl TurBlend Skin Enhancer Balms Offer Buildable Color
Multifunctional Mascara Collections
Texen Beauty Partners’ Moon Collection Enhances Lashes & Brows
Alluring Pressed Eye-Color Shades
Elate Beauty Introduces Two Shades to Its Pressed EyeColour Line
Cream Eyeshadow Shade Expansions
RMS Beauty’s Cashmere Matte Eyelights Bring Effortless Elegance
Under-Eye Targeted Correctors
Huda Beauty Releases its #FAUXFILTER Under Eye Color Corrector
Romantic Regency Makeup Collections
The Kiko Milano Bridgeton Makeup Collection is Refined
Smudge-Proof Brown Eyeliners
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Shimmery Waterproof Highlighters
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Light Luminous Concealers
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Gilded Glowing Highlighters
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