4 Concentrate on the crease. Continue to layer the shadow deeply enough to create a dramatic effect.
5 Use your finger to soften the shadow.
6 Start at the outside corner, using pencil or dark shadow or liner.
7 Apply in smooth strokes to the inner corner of the eyelid.
8 Line underneath the eye beginning at the outside corner, moving toward the inner corner.
9 Line as close to the lashes as possible.
10 Soften the line using a clean finger or Q-tip.
11 To give the pencil line staying power, use a liner brush to sweep a layer of eye shadow over the pencil.
12 Smudge the line to create a smoky look, somewhere between liner and shadow. The liner can be thickened.