The smoky eye is one of the most prevalent makeup styles out there for a night on the town, but popular needn't mean overdone, as our picks prove. This season there are smoky eye kits and palettes in a range of hues, so you can go for purples or blues if you want update this classic look, or stick with the tried-and-tested browns and greys and switch up your styling for a fresh approach, like the perfect winged smoky eye. Whatever you do, make sure you blend like the pros by investing in a professional brush, and finish with the best liners and mascaras for a polished look. Shop our selection from your favourite beauty brands right here, including Benefit, Laura Mercier, MAC, Bobbi Brown, and Lancôme.