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 is nothing worse than having to rush and improvise your makeup at the last minute! Avoid unnecessary stress and do a makeup trial to validate your color choices and estimate how long it takes 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 touch of colored glitter to the center of the lid as a 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 eyeshadow paired with black eyeliner and mascara.
1. Prepare your skin
It all starts with great skin. Cleanse 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 streaks.
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 longer. Apply your desired foundation, either liquid or powder, starting application where you want the most coverage, usually the cheeks, then apply a light 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 a starting point for the application. The upward sweep will give the illusion of pulling your face up, slimming it down. Be careful not to apply the blush too far below the cheekbone, as this will visually pull the face down. Always slide in one direction to avoid streaks. If you’ve applied too much blush, you can tone it down with a touch of finishing powder.
4. Hide dark circles
A soft mineral concealer won’t clog your pores and will cover those dark circles or small skin imperfections.
5. Apply eyeshadow
Sweep a light purple eyeshadow across the entire upper lid, inner corner of the eye, and under the brow to highlight and open up the eye. Dip the tip of a blending brush into 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 your lid.
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, apply a little 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 applying the second layer, focus on the center to make the eyes appear larger. Use a fine rod mask 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 highlight of the party! Relax and have fun!