Everyone Is Searching for This Exact Makeup Look Right Now, and It's So Timeless

As a beauty editor, I see makeup trends everywhere, whether it's IRL, on social media or on the red carpet. But in terms of the trends that people are actually searching for every day, us journalists keep an eye on Google data to see what the active search terms are. These are reflective of what people are really after—whether it's a trending new beauty product or a makeup look.
Right now, it turns out that everyone is searching for natural smokey eye makeup. In fact, searches for this makeup look are currently at 4,500%. While it's not new, it's also nothing short of timeless— a brown smokey eye or wing is one of the most versatile yet simple makeup looks. In black or grey, the colours can look too intense outside of the evening, but brown and neutral tones instantly make it wearable. This iteration of the smokey eye can take you from work through to dinner and beyond, so it's no wonder I see it everywhere. And currently, team Who What Wear UK are seeing it all over their FYPs on TikTok, as well.
If you're looking to perfect your natural smokey eye makeup look, scroll ahead for some inspiration and the best products to achieve the look.
The Best Natural Smokey Eye Makeup Looks
This soft, diffused eyeshadow look makes Sofia Richie Grainge's eyes pop.
I'm here for Zendaya ever-so-subtle smoked brown eye makeup, which features a smokey wing that enhances her almond-shaped eyes beautifully.
Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo does soft, natural smokey eye makeup so well. In this case with Lily James, the look is more intense for evening, but it still uses those soft brown hues for a more subtle take on a traditional black smokey eye.
Matte eye shadows are ideal for creating a soft smokey eye. This eyeshadow quad has various brown tones which work well layered together for a contoured eye look, or worn alone for something more simple.
The key to achieving this look is all in the blending—as with this brown smokey eye on Bella Hadid. If you haven't already, invest in a set of eye makeup brushes of varying shapes and sizes. The right tools will make creating eye makeup looks that much easier.
This set has a flat eyeshadow brush for applying colour to the lid, a fluffier brush for diffusing and blending, an angled brush for lining the eyes and winging out shadow; and a domed brush, which is best for applying eye shadow into the crease of your lid for definition.
How dreamy is this natural smokey eye makeup look on Laura Harrier? Cream shadow sticks make it easy to apply colour along the lash line, so you can just blend and go in five minutes flat.
If you find that black mascara is too harsh, try brown. It's a small tweak but can make all the difference if you want to dial down the intensity of your eye makeup while still giving your lashes definition.
I love this natural-looking brown smokey eye look; it makes Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's eyes smoulder. Add definition with a creamy, cool-toned brown pencil to the crease of your lid.
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Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman
Home and junior beauty editor at Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections.
With a degree in fashion journalism from the London College of Fashion, she has 10 years of industry experience and has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.
Eleanor’s journalistic focus is providing readers with honest and helpful beauty content. She has interviewed celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson.
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