get the look: smokey passion

A little vintage, a little runway, and made for after-dark beauty. Smokey Passion is a dramatic clean makeup look built around bronzed eyes, luminous lids and a bold scarlet lip.

The mood is soft Hollywood glamour - creamy colour, diffused edges and a lip that brings the whole look into focus. It is polished without feeling too perfect and dramatic without feeling too heavy.

1. Smoke the eyes. Start with Jojoba Eye Pencil in Bronze, applying it across the upper lash line and blending softly over the lid. This gives the eye warmth, shimmer and that softly worn-in smokey effect.

Add Jojoba Eye Pencil in Earth close to the lashes to create more depth. Blend the edges so that the colour feels diffused, not harsh.

2. Add a soft lid glaze. Tap Vanilla Highlighter in Falling Star onto the centre of the lid for a subtle glaze of light. This lifts the smokey eye and gives the bronze tones a soft, editorial finish.

Keep the glow focused on the lid so the look stays modern and polished.

3. Define the brows. Brush Argan Brow Hero through the brows to add shape and definition. A softly structured brow balances the smokey eye and keeps the look feeling intentional.

4. Keep the skin fresh. Pair the eye look with Oat Milk Foundation for a fresh, natural-looking base. Keep the complexion soft and breathable so the bronze eye and scarlet lip remain the focus.

5. Finish with a scarlet lip. Complete the look with Beetroot Cheek & Lip Tint in Joy. The bold red tone brings a classic vintage feel to the makeup, while the stain-like finish keeps it fresh and effortless.

Apply one layer for a softer tint or build the colour for a stronger scarlet lip.

frequently asked questions

How do you create a bronze smokey eye?
Start with a warm bronze pencil across the lash line and lid, then add a deeper brown shade close to the lashes. Blend while the pencil is still fresh to create a soft, diffused finish.

Can you wear a smokey eye with a red lip?
Yes. The key is balance. Keep the skin fresh, blend the eye softly and let the red lip become the focus. Bronze and brown tones pair beautifully with scarlet because they feel warm rather than harsh.

How do I stop a smokey eye from looking too heavy?
Use creamy colour in light layers and blend the edges as you go. Keep the deepest shade close to the lash line, then add glow only to the centre of the lid for a lifted effect.

What makes this a clean makeup look?
This look uses Ere Perez clean makeup staples to create colour, glow and definition without needing a heavy full-face routine. The finish is bold, but still soft, breathable and easy to wear.

get the look

Jojoba Eye Pencil 

Argan Brow Hero  

Vanilla Highlighter

Beetroot Cheek & Lip Tint