Is Messy Makeup Sexy? Maybe in the morning, messy makeup could look a little sexy when leftover liner goes a long way. Many women sleep with liner on because sometimes it's fun to wake up already "done" but no doubt it's messy. Otherwise, smokey eyeliner in a sexy, controlled kind of messy works best. Fast Smokey Eyes Smokey eyeliner is easiest to apply with a much thicker brush and a lighter color than you would think which makes it faster to apply. A gel liner will add an