Reena's Birthday Makeup | Soft Smokey Eyes

This was filmed last month, and with everything going on I’ve only just finished editing — a reminder that good makeup doesn’t date.

For Reena’s birthday makeup, I created an elevated soft smokey eye using warm coppery and bronze tones — sculpted, sultry and flattering, without feeling overdone. This is about building gradually, staying true to your own style, and knowing when to stop.

You don’t need to go heavy just because it’s an occasion. Elevation comes from balance — thoughtful layers, warm tones, and skin that still looks like skin.

This look took around 20 minutes: maximum impact, minimal effort.

Key Makeup Notes & Pro Tips

Find your balance. Build up slowly — it’s the easiest way to feel polished without feeling unlike yourself.
Concealer technique matters. Push, pat or buff depending on what you’re covering. The goal is always for it to melt seamlessly into the skin.
Warm, wintery sculpting adds depth and sultriness without being too “in your face”.
Foundation matching tip: Don’t go lighter than your body, especially with skin-revealing outfits. A lighter face can look disconnected — many people need to go slightly deeper, not paler.
Final check: Once jewellery and outfit are on, take one last look. There’s always time to correct a small detail (for Reena, it was a blemish named John).
Soft eyeliner is key. A subtle line following the natural eye shape gives definition without overpowering — perfect if you don’t love heavy eyeliner.

Products Used
Makeup by Mario Surreal Skin Foundation – 14O
Violette_FR Yeux Paint – Twinkling (Cuivre de l’Aube)
Ruby Hammer Beauty Precision Eyeliner – Brown
Lisa Eldridge Eyeshadow Palette – Desert Gleam
Armani Beauty Vertigo Lift Mascara
By Terry Hyaluronic Serum Concealer
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder – Ube Birthday Cake
Lip Pencil (shade not specified)
Ruby Hammer Beauty Lip Serum Balm – Deep Nude & FX Gold
Ruby Hammer Beauty Cheek Colour – Bronze
Ruby Hammer Beauty Magnetic Brush Set – 02
Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist

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