It goes without saying that your makeup routine constantly changes depending on the time of day and the occasion, just like your clothing does. While your everyday makeup will do for a typical workday, it probably isn’t the best choice for a cocktail party or other dressy occasion. Here are 10 makeup guidelines to keep in mind when getting dressed up for a cocktail party.
First makeup advice: Put on a vibrant lipstick.
You should use your favorite bright lipstick right now. To give your pout a bold appearance, pick a vivid pink or red that stands out. We adore Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick in Hooked on Pink and M.A.C Cosmetics Lady Danger Lipstick.
Second makeup tip: Highlight just one feature
The best advice for applying makeup for a cocktail party is to concentrate on one feature. Putting too much emphasis on two facial features can come off as overdone. Usually, pick either the lips or the eyes. Wear a nude lip with a smokey eye. The opposite is also true; if you wear a bold lip, use minimal eyeliner and neutral eyeshadow.
Third makeup tip: Avoid using too-light under-eye concealer.
We might overdo it because of all the hype surrounding contouring and highlighting. Everyone has seen those Instagram photos with the light reflecting underneath the eyes (scary!) and appearing unnatural in any way. For a big night out, wear a color that is no more than one shade lighter than your natural skin tone to prevent this from happening.
Fourth makeup tip: Wear a full coverage foundation as the fourth beauty tip.
It’s best to start with a clean palette for the rest of your makeup for any formal night event. Use a high-quality, full-coverage foundation to conceal skin redness, uneven skin tone, and pigmentation problems. Try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation or Estée Lauder Double Wear.
Fifth makeup tip: Use liquid eyeliner.
For a cocktail party, liquid eyeliner ought to be your best friend. A cat eye with a winged end has evolved into a timeless and classic eye style. In the inner corner, begin by drawing a thin line, then gradually thicken it. Connect the two lines after drawing the wing upward and outward. Return and adjust the line’s smoothness and thickness as necessary.
Makeup advice number six:Add drama with a smoky eye.
A formal evening event is the ideal setting for a smoky eye. The simplest method is:
Step 1: Cover your entire eyelid with an eyeshadow primer.
Step 2: Using a blending brush and a windscreen wiper motion, blend a warm, medium brown eyeshadow into your crease.
Step 3: On the outer half of your eye, use a small brush to apply a dark brown matte eye shadow in a triangle shape into the crease and down onto the lid. Up until about two-thirds of the way in, apply it to the lower lash line. Make light use of the blending brush to remove.
Step 4: Using a dark brown or black kohl pencil, tightline your upper and lower waterlines.
Step 5: Line the top eyelid with liquid eyeliner.
Step 6: Finish by applying highlighter to the brown bone and the inner corner of your eyes
Apply lip liner to emphasise your lips in low light as part of makeup tip #7.
Dim cocktail lighting may cause your lips to disappear into your face and go unnoticed. Remember to line your lips if you’re using a light color so they stand out.
Additionally, drinking wine all night long can gradually rub your lipstick off, so using a lip liner will make it last longer.
Makeup tip #8: Don’t forget the bronzer and blush
If you use more concealer and foundation for an event, you risk looking washed out and losing the warmth and definition of your skin. Remember to warm up your skin tone with bronzer before adding colour with blush.
Use metallic or glitter eyeshadow, according to makeup tip #9.
Try the metallic or glitter eye if you want to achieve the trend of elaborate, dramatic eyes. Don’t forget to play down your other features for a cocktail party because it calls for a lively but sophisticated appearance. Simply cover your entire lid with eye shadow, and then, using a blending brush and a contour color, soften the crease.
Line your eyelid lightly to complete.
Tenth makeup advice: Don’t overlook the setting spray.
Particularly when applying makeup for a party, we always want it to last. Use a setting spray at the end of your makeup routine to look presentable all night.
