Is there a wedding or a big party in your future? I bet you already chose your dress, shoes, jewelry and hairstyle. But have you thought about your makeup? There’s nothing worse than having to rush and improvise your makeup at the last minute! Avoid unnecessary stress and do a make-up trial to validate your color choices and estimate how long you need to get ready.
A party is the perfect time to glam up your makeup. When choosing colors, take inspiration from your outfit, but be sure to add a splash of color sparkle to the center of the cap for the finishing touch. If you’re looking for makeup inspiration, here’s a step-by-step tutorial for one of my favorite party looks: purple and gold eyeshadows, paired with black eyeliner and mascara.
1. Prepare your skin
It all starts with great skin. Clean your face every night, no matter how tired you are, and apply a nourishing night cream. In the morning, after cleansing and toning your face, apply a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher. Wait until your moisturizer is fully absorbed to avoid streaking.
2. Apply primer and base
For a special occasion, if you don’t want your makeup to run, I recommend using a primer that will keep your makeup on longer. Apply the foundation of your choice, either liquid or powder, starting where you want the most coverage, usually the cheeks, then lightly layer over the rest of the face and neck, until you are satisfied with the coverage. Use less foundation near the eyes to minimize lines.
3. Give life to your cheeks
Apply the blush sparingly and with a light touch, moving along the cheekbone and using the center of the eye as the starting point of the application. The upward sweep will give the illusion of pulling your face up, making it slimmer. Be careful not to apply the blush too far below the cheekbone, as this will visually pull the face down. Always swipe in one direction to avoid streaking. If you’ve applied too much blush, you can tone it down with a touch of finishing powder.
4. Hide dark circles
A light mineral concealer won’t clog your pores and will cover those dark circles or small skin blemishes.
5. Apply the eyeshadow
Sweep a light purple eyeshadow across the entire upper lid, inner corner of the eye, and under the browbone to highlight and open up the eye. Dip the tip of a blending brush into a deep purple eyeshadow. Apply the color to the outer corner of the eye and along the crease to add depth. Blend it so there are no rough edges and everything looks perfect. Add a touch of shimmery gold eyeshadow to the center of the eyelid.
6. Line the eyes
Line the upper and lower lash lines with black eyeliner, extending the line on the upper lid to create a wing. Using a thin eyeliner brush, dab a bit of gold eyeshadow under your lower lash line to add extra sparkle.
7. Curl your lashes and apply mascara
Curling your lashes can produce spectacular results. Your eyes will instantly look bigger and more awake. A good mascara can also make your eyes look bigger in no time. Apply one coat to all lashes. When you apply the second coat, focus on the center to make the eyes appear larger. Use a fine rod mascara for more precision and to avoid clumping.
8. Apply lipstick and lip gloss
Finish your look with a bold lipstick. For extra shine, add a touch of lip gloss on top of your lipstick.
9. Enjoy the party
You no longer have to worry about your makeup! You are all beautiful and ready to be the attraction of the party! Relax and have fun!