HOW TO WEAR A RED SMOKEY EYE LIKE a pro makeup artist red eye makeup look Red eye shadow practically screams, "Warning: NOT for makeup beginners," but that doesn't mean you should steer clear. In fact, we advocate for throwing caution to the wind and trying the brightest, boldest crimson you can find. The thing about red though, is that doing the color justice requires your best makeup application prep to make sure it stands out on its own (and doesn't just draw attention to its application, as the color tends to really point out any error). 1. Grab a super pigmented red cream eye shadow. Cream shadows are ideal for opaque payoff; in the video below, Rae used one from the NYX Vivid Brights collection in the shade Bad Blood. 2. Apply the cream shadow with a flat eye shadow brush. Use small, dabbing strokes until you've painted the entire lid (stopping at the crease). Ensure you cover the inner corner, too (flipping the brush on its