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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Whom You Know Advocates Smoking-Your EYES, that is, with the FABULOUS Smoke Out Kit by Urban Decay!


This is the only way Whom You Know would advocate smoking of any kind! Demystify the smoky eye with the FABULOUS Urban Decay Smoke Out Kits! This innovative (and fun to use!) compact is armed with everything you need to create the perfect smoky eye and four color-coordinated shadows created for lid, crease, liner and highlight take you step-by-step to a layered eye with depth and tons of attitude. Foolproof instructions and a face chart demystify the process, stashed away in a secret drawer. Rock any intensity of smoky eye, from second date to jaded streetwalker. (Do not go for that one, actually.) All shades can be worn alone, too! 


Also included in the kit are travel size versions of 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero (black), the creamy waterproof pencil, and NEW Skyscraper Mascara. Adorned with exotic wisps of smoke, the sultry kits feature a genius swiveling mirror and swinging layers, kept shut with magnets.


Whom You Know had our amazing beauty panel weigh in on the Urban Decay Smoky Eye kit, and here is what they thought:




For as many of the past holiday seasons as I can remember, the smoky eye is the most popular and oft-featured eye make-up look making the rounds in all the major women's magazines.  Recognizing the need to simplify achieving this look without buying and carting around a mass of products, Urban Decay has come out with its most ingenious Smoke Out Kit.  A mini rectangular block that you can comfortably hold in the palm of one hand, the Smoke Out Kit is basically comprised of four swiveling trays: 1) a mirror with a hidden compartment with simple instructions on how to use the kit, 2) four specially matched shadows for lid, crease, highlight and lining/shading, 3) a mini 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero (black), and 4) a travel-size version of the Skyscraper Multi Benefit Mascara.  The design is oh-so-sleek and portable, perfect for the party girl on the go.  There are three color sets to choose from: Sweet Lucy (gray), Ju-Ju (brown), and Yerba (green), each complementing almost all complexions.  The Sweet Lucy is quite natural and can be built upon to create the smokiest and sultriest of eyes.  The instructions are very easy to follow and come with a color placement diagram.  For variation, I went online for some smoky-eye tutorials that gave different effects ranging from subtly made-up to very dramatically made-up.  I love that this can be easily toted around for touch-ups without taking up much space in your evening bag.  Only recommendation I have is that prior to going out, be sure to use a coating of primer on your lids and curl your lashes. The Smoke Out Kit will cover the rest!



Game on! The Urban Decay Smoke Out Kit is a sure fire way to create sexy and “get lost” in you eyes. How could you not love the packaging? Four perfect levels containing everything you need to glam up your eyes. A mirror for quick application. No brainer instructions to create the ultimate smoky eye look. Four great eye shadow choices. A Glide on eye pencil and brush. And lastly a totally cool mini mascara to finish the look. The make-up glides on smoothly and does not feel heavy or abrasive. If you want to make a dramatic statement  or create a fresh look, be sure to keep the Urban Decay Smoke Out Kit close at all times!


The Smoke Out Kit is a great new product from Urban Decay.  I mean, what’s better than makeup that comes with instructions?  I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t tried to duplicate at home what I’ve seen on magazine covers or on the red carpet, but the truth is it’s never quite worked out.  For the most part, my endeavors have ended with a good face-washing and a do-over in my everyday style.  But not this time.  This holiday season, I turned to the Smoke Out Kit, complete with instructions that kind of resemble a paint-by-numbers canvas, for an evening look that my husband found absolutely stunning. Don’t let the “paint-by-numbers” reference throw you though.  This kit is not to be put in the same category as hook rugs and macramé.  The packaging is tasteful and functional, with everything you need in a convenient four-compartment case.  It includes an eye pencil, mascara, three eye shadows, and an applicator..  And did I mention instructions?  Really, this Smoke Out Kit includes everything you need to rock that smoky eye look that’s all the rage this season. 



I wish I had this kit before I left for my winter vacation! It's the perfect all-in-one travel set for eye makeup!  I'm already a big fan of the smokey eye but this kit makes it easier and condenses all the necessary adds-on in one set.  I would call this my jet set traveler ! It has four shadows and eyepencil, mascara, instructions and a mirror. You can pack it in your pocketbook for a possible overnight stay at a certain gentlemans place. Wakeup and look like a kitten!  You can bring it to work and apply on your cubicle before an important fashion meeting, if you didn't have time in the morning to apply it (although this smoke out kit makes it so easy you can apply on the subway or when your driver pulls up.)  All these shades that you can wear anytime and take anyplace.  This is the best gift to yourself or friend  and you don't have to travel to carry this jet set kit!   Enjoy the colors in shades of Olive (yerba),  Juju( brown) and Sweet Lucy (gray).  I have brown eyes and usually stick to brown shades but tried the yerba in olive and it made my eyes stand out.  Thank you for this all around great go to kit! It will travel in style!  


What a great make up kit.  I was so excited to receive Urban Decay's Smoke Out Kit.  The packaging is uniquely small and organized, it will easier travel wherever you go.  A little draw reveals instructions for use, it demystifies the smoky eye.  It includes everything you need to know in order to create the sexy look we all try to achieve.  There are four shadows, they blend so well with one another and stay on throughout the day.  I didn't find that they creased, it was a very easy application.  I followed the instructions to the book.  The eye pencil really does glide on the eye lid and the mascara gave me that wide eye look.  I loved the twist mirror also included in this neat package.  I was so impressed after using this, I actually ran out and bought more of Urban Decays products as gifts for my girlfriends.  I know they will love using this as much as I do.  Thank you Urban Decay, I needed this make up lesson!


The smokey look is always an eye catcher, especially in New York City where the ratio of models and model wannabes to ordinary folk is about 20:1.  Rather than let yourself be out-shined by those leggy 17-year-olds, Urban Decay's Smoke Out Kit enables you to transform your lids and lashes to resemble a top model fresh off the catwalk.  Best suited for a night out with the girls or a romantic dinner with prince charming, the compact comes complete with the tools needed to create smokey eyes: four shadows for the lid, crease, highlight and liner/shading; a mini 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in black; a travel size mascara and instructions for application.  I threw the kit in my bag before I dashed off to the office, knowing that it would come in handy for my appointments.  The instructions guided me through a fool proof application, although I recommend applying with caution because mistakes are frustrating to erase and require q-tips which might not always be available.  The "Sweet Lucy" kit gave my face a sophisticated edge as I ran to different meetings throughout the day.  When people made eye contact with me, I felt them gaze with more interest than usual.  The mirror was especially useful when I needed to touch up in the taxi as I started my evening.  Friends complimented the lined definitions of my eyelids as they definitely noticed a difference from my regular eye wear. It was nice to get some extra attention! This is a great product for women on the go who want to look and feel hot.   

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