How to Achieve Jack Sparrow's Smokey Eye Look

Jack Sparrow, the iconic character from Pirates of the Caribbean, is famous for his distinctive appearance, confident stride, and thick, smokey eye makeup. Whether it's for a costume party or to add drama to your everyday style, you can master this look with precise application and dark makeup.

Prior to beginning, thoroughly wash your hands with soap. It's essential to cleanse your hands before applying makeup, especially near the delicate eye area. Oil from your hands can transfer to your face, potentially causing breakouts or skin irritation.

Select your base product. You can opt for a standard concealer or an eyeshadow primer specifically formulated for this purpose. The chosen base will even out your skin tone and provide a smooth canvas for your eyeshadow, ensuring better adherence.

Apply primer using your fingertips. Take a small amount of primer and gently pat it onto your upper eyelid. Blend the primer into a thin, uniform layer that extends from the edge of your eyelid to the crease of your eye.

Repeat the process for your other eye. Apply the base in a similar manner, ensuring uniform coverage across the entire eyelid. Maintain consistency in thickness and shape on both sides of your face.

Choose your preferred eyeliner. Kohl pencils are ideal for achieving the Jack Sparrow aesthetic, as they offer a softer, smoother line compared to regular eyeliners due to their composition of compressed soot and other natural ingredients. While standard black eyeliner can also be used, it may not blend as seamlessly.

Elevate your eyelid. Use your non-dominant hand to lift the center of your eyebrow, smoothing out your eyelid. This action creates tension on the eyelid, providing a more stable surface for application.

Apply a medium-sized line along your upper lid. Commence at the inner corner of your upper eyelid, drawing a smooth, uniform line towards the outer corner. Maintain consistent thickness throughout. For added stability, rest your elbow on a table or counter while drawing.

Make adjustments as necessary. Given the heavy use of eyeliner in this style, any gaps or errors can be corrected by applying additional liner. The priority is to ensure a solid line with consistent thickness, as it will be blended later.

Lower your lower eyelid. Using your non-dominant hand, place a finger in the center of your lower eyelid and gently pull down until your waterline, or the moist part of your lower eyelid, is visible.

Apply eyeliner to your lower lid. Starting from the inner corner of your lower eyelid, draw a line of the same thickness as the eyeliner on your upper lid. Adjust as needed to ensure thickness and uniformity.

Line your opposite eye. Repeat the process for both your upper and lower eyelids, ensuring consistency in thickness and darkness with your first eye. Make adjustments if needed to balance both eyes, filling in gaps or thickening thinner lines as necessary.

Select your eyeshadow and brush. Opt for black or dark gray eyeshadow, aiming for a darker shade. Use a small, rounded brush for application. Expensive brushes are unnecessary as the makeup will be blended later. Look for brushes labeled 'allover eye shadow' or 'general use eye shadow'.

Apply the shadow on your upper eyelid. Apply a generous amount of dark shadow, sweeping from the inner to outer corner and blending up to the crease. Ensure a smooth, even application without any gaps or uneven areas.

Repeat the process under your eyes. Apply the shadow to your lower eyelid, aiming for a thick application. However, apply it slightly higher than on your upper eyelid, leaving about half a centimeter of space below your lower lash line.

Apply eyeshadow to your opposite eye. Repeat the same method on your other eye. Make adjustments if you notice any discrepancies between the two eyes.

Blend both eyes using your fingers. For Jack Sparrow's messy style, specialized blending brushes are unnecessary. Ensure your hands are clean and dry before blending.

Blend the upper lids with one finger. Create a smoky, matte texture by blending the eyeshadow and eyeliner together. Start from the inner corner of your eye and blend upwards and outwards. Extend the powder slightly above your eyelid crease for a gradient effect.

Smooth the lower lids. Use the same finger to blend the eyeliner and shadow from the inner corner to the outer corner. Jack Sparrow's lower eyeliner is more defined, so blend slightly less than you did on the upper lid.

Set your makeup with translucent powder. Applying a small amount of powder at the end will help keep your makeup in place throughout the day. Use a large brush to gently dust the powder over your makeup to set it.

Consider applying mascara. Mascara can enhance this look by adding more definition to your lashes if you feel they appear too thin. Opt for a black mascara that adds volume rather than length, as Jack Sparrow's lashes are not particularly long.