Did you know that men go absolutely ga-ga over women with smoky eyes? The best way to achieve that look and add a touch of mystery is to put on some dark eye makeup, a technique that many women love. At the same time, you don't want to go to extremes. You'll want to follow these tips to help you get the most from your eye makeup.

When you're choosing your eye makeup, try to find colors that will suit your natural skin tone. A color that looks great on your friend might not look so hot on you. Consider your hair color, skin color, and eye color to make this decision.

But hey, what's the fun of putting on some dark eye makeup if you can't break some of the rules? There's no law preventing you from experimenting, so have some fun! Mix and match different colors and pick out shades that will make your eyes really stand out.

If you have a limited budget, you can just stick with plain charcoal and dark grey since they're neutral enough to go with different outfits. Otherwise, you may want to buy a bunch of different eye makeup sets. This gives you more versatility, letting you match your eye makeup with the colors in your outfits.

The smoky eye look is "in" right now, although it never really did go out of style. Men love the sexy, smoldering look of smoky eyes, and other women will want to follow your example. You'll achieve the right look if you have all the right colors in your cosmetics kit.

Confidence is key when it comes to wearing dark eye makeup, and not very many women have the courage to even try it. The dark makeup scares them. So, if you're bold enough to give yourself the smoky eye look, you already have an advantage over all those other women! Even better, wearing the dark makeup will only increase your confidence.

But don't go to extemes! If you go too crazy with the dark markup, your look may end up being less than attractive. So before you step out of the house, check with your family to see what they think of your makeup. Ask if you've put on too much, or if you could use a little more, or if you got the look just right. Their honesty can save you from making a blunder.

Wearing dark eye makeup is a great decision if you want to stand out. Don't waste your time wearing the same makeup day in and day out. Choose colors that are fun and complement your skin tone, and you'll have a beautiful look that is truly desired.