After our popular 12 Steps to Sultry post on how to create a smoky eye, we got countless requests from readers wanting a demo on Asian eyes.

So, we recruited two of our lovely staffers to demonstrate how universally flattering the smoky eye can be.

Katie – Package Development

Read Katie’s tips on how she creates show-stopping eyes:

“I’m originally from South Korea. When I want to showcase my eyes, my go-to is Bobbi’s Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink. It dries quickly, doesn’t smudge, and only comes off when you use eye makeup remover. Also – I LOVE the Bobbi Brown Eye Lash Curler – it really opens up my eyes and makes putting on mascara that much easier. Since my eye lashes are short, I always use a mascara that lengthens them as much as possible. My recent obsession is filling in my brows using the Dark Brow Kit. It adds definition and shape to my brows, and completes the smoky eye look.”

1. Apply Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Black Violet on the lid, up to the crease
2. Using the Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush, apply Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner across the upper lashline
3. Use more Black Violet Long-Wear Cream Shadow to blend and diffuse the liner into the shadow
4. Line the lower lashline with Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. Smudge with more Black Violet Cream Shadow
5. Blend Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Brown Metal into the crease
6. Curl lashes with an Eye Lash Curler and apply 2-3 coats of Extreme Party Mascara

Mai – Online Design

Read Mai’s take on the smoky eye look:

“My heritage is Japanese – and I’m always trying to make my eyes look bigger. I usually just go crazy with my eyeliner, but I learned at the photo session that we CAN do smoky eyes on Asians (I didn’t believe it was possible, without making a mess!). What a fun photo session! Too bad it’s not a Friday night so I can show off my awesome makeup!”

1. Brush Ivory Eye Shadow across the lid with the Eye Sweep Brush
2. Use the Eye Shadow Brush to blend Saddle Eye Shadow from the lashline to the crease
3. Add additional layers of Saddle Eye Shadow to deepen the color
4. Use a damp Eye Liner Brush to apply Charcoal Eye Shadow as liner on the upper and lower lashlines
5. Use a Touch-Up Brush to smudge the liner on the lower lashline
6. Curl lashes with an Eye Lash Curler and apply 2-3 coats of Extreme Party Mascara

Black Violet Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadow will be available this spring.