How to wear Kareena Kapoor-approved smokey eyes for the summer

What's the first image that comes to mind when we talk about summer makeup? Dewy skin, glossy lips, and neon eyeshadows must be a part of it. Though quintessential for summer, these same old makeup looks come out every year, like frogs when it rains. This can take away from the freshness of these looks, making them look dated. Imagine your summer vacation pictures over the years but with the same appearance; who would like that?

Why not change things up a little? Take Kareena Kapoor Khan, for example, and her daring smokey-eyed makeup look, which she didn't shy away from embracing during the hot weather. Her bold makeup choice made us wonder, can smokey eyes be a fit in the summer beauty regime? The good news is you can make it fit for summer. From celebrity looks to runway beauty, smokey eyes have been seen everywhere. Exaggerated smokey eyes at the Armani Prive S/S 2025 were a show-stopping moment when the model walked the ramp with white-silver smokey eyes that had everyone mystified.   

SMOKEY EYES FOR SUMMER

For summer-appropriate smokey eyes, you have to pick colours that reflect the warmth and lightness of the season. Think pink, lavender, pastels, plums and baby blues, instead of the signature black and brown shadow we adore for general smokey eyes. Ditch deeper lip colours like reds and browns. Instead, opt for shiny lip glosses. Add rosy shades of blush to complete the look.  

If you want to stay true to the colour palette of the classic smokey eye look but still make it trendy, you can add a pinch of sparkle using glitter eyeshadows, instead of matte and solid colours. Another way to jazz up classic smokey eyes is by opting for white or a colour other than black for kohl and kajal. Experiment with eyeliner styles as you can combine sharp winged liner with smokey eyes to elevate the look. Opt for pinched doll lashes to add another touch of uniqueness to the classic makeup look.

3 SMOKEY EYES FOR SUMMER

1. A Glimmer Of Sunshine 

Take notes from Sonam Kapoor's makeup look, where she combines gold glittery eyeshadow with a soft smokey-eyed look. The bright yellow eyeshadow transfers golden hour magic onto your eyelids, making this look one to recreate this summer. 

2. Think Pink

Kareena Kapoor's look prompts us to think pink for summer. She captures the soft glam of smokey eyes with a pink base blended with black kohl that captures the smokey-eyed look with the best qualities from summer glam. From business meetings to date nights, this soft smokey eye look suits every occasion.

3. Glitter And Glam

Anushka Sharma's makeup is full of champagne-coloured glitter, combined with a softer tone of copper eyeshadow on the lower lid. To suit her downturned eyes, she opted to lift her liner upward from the lower lids. This look is the one to choose when getting glammed-up for cocktail parties or sundowners.