Skip the smokey eye and get back to basics.
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Figure out which eye shape you have, so you can learn more about different shading techniques that work best for you.
Learn more about different shapes here and here.
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Learn the lingo so you know which part of your eye is what.
Everything makes more sense if you actually know what the tutorial is referring to by "crease." From here.
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Learn what all of your brushes are meant to do.
If you're struggling with blending, make sure you get a good blending brush. The MAC 217 is one of the most buzzed about, but there are plenty of less expensive options out there.