All of the Tips for Party Makeup
If there’s something that’s key for your personal image at a party, it’s your makeup. The best dress in the world will not look as good if you’re not wearing makeup that matches the occasion.
Take a look at the celebrities, from Jennifer Lopez to Nicole Kidman. When they go to parties and events, they not only pay special attention to their dress but also to their makeup and hair.
The day of the party
Try to rest the day before. There’s nothing like a replenishing night of rest for the skin to recuperate. If you haven’t been able to sleep a lot or well, try to take a nap (but remember to not take a nap that’s longer than 20 minutes; experts affirm that it’s enough to recuperate and provide all the energy that the body needs). A night of replenishing rest does wonders to eliminate dark circles and for the skin to look healthy and rested, so that your makeup will definitely look perfect.
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR IMPECCABLE PARTY MAKEUP
SKIN, three quick basic steps before beginning
With your skin completely clean, follow these steps:
1. Apply a serum
Serum is a concentrated product that helps revitalize your skin. There are also serums that treat wrinkles or tha add light or moisture. Buy a serum so that your skin will look healthy instantly. Remember that there are also serums that come in one-dose ampules, as this product usually is expensive since it’s concentrated. Remember to always choose a product that works with your skin and the needs you may have. If you have very pretty skin or you are younger than 25, you can skip this step. Remember that serum is applied before moisturizer.
2. Eye contour:
Apply eye contour cream if you usually use it before applying moisturizing cream.
3. Moisturizing cream:
Apply moisturizer over your whole face with a soft massage in circular ascending moves; that way you will benefit more from the cream, as when your blood circulation is activated, cream absorbs better and is more efficient.
TIP: Wait a few minutes so that the cream completely absorbs before beginning to apply makeup. That way your makeup will last longer.
STEP-BY-STEP MAKEUP
CONCEALER, it will change your face.
This is an essential step for evening or party makeup. First correct the dark circles and the blue areas of your face (for example, little veins or scars) and then correct red areas (small pimples, recent scars, sun spots…).
DARK CIRCLE CORRECTION
This step depends on the type of concealer you buy. Some can be applied before the foundation (usually these have a thicker texture and have greater coverage) or after the foundation (these usually have a lighter texture). Be sure that when you buy the product, you find out how it can be used; the steps are the same.
TIPS FOR APPLYING CONCEALER
-Apply concealer around your eyes just where the dark circle is.
-It’s easier to apply the concealer with a synthetic hair brush. Some already come with the brush.
-Once the concealer has been applied with the brush, blend it with the tips of your fingers. Remember to not put on too much or you will create expression lines in this very delicate area.
-Apply the concealer over the whole eyelid – yes, over the whole eyelid. This is a very dark area of the face. The concealer will unify the hue and will also help your eye shadow last longer.
Once the dark circles have been corrected, notice how this easy step has significantly improved your gaze. Continue correcting the rest of the blue areas. Follow the same technique. First apply the concealer with a brush and then blend softly with the tips of your fingers to avoid product excess.
TIP: if you don’t have dark circles but instead have BAGS UNDER YOUR EYES, avoid using concealer on the area of the bag – just around it.
RED AREA CORRECTION
The technique is the same as in the previous step. Apply the concealer over the pimple or the area to correct and then blend with the tip of your finger.
TIP: If you have acne, try to buy a concealer that besides blending, treats and helps eliminate it.
FOUNDATION that will last all night
Except if your skin is dry, try to use a foundation with medium or maximum coverage, as, for example, a matte, oil-free liquid foundation or a cream foundation. Since these have greater coverage, they last longer and leave the skin completely velvety, perfect for party makeup.
ADVICE FOR APPLYING FOUNDATION THAT LASTS ALL NIGHT
-Apply your foundation with a sponge.
-Apply the foundation with downward movements, combing the face.
-Use enough of the product to cover the entire face but avoid excess by passing a clean sponge over the face.
-Don’t forget to apply foundation on the eyelid and over the dark circles.
-Be especially careful when you apply foundation over the areas where you’ve already applied concealer. In these areas, apply the foundation with light touches in order not to drag the product.
TIP: Wait a few minutes before continuing to apply makeup so that the foundation sets.
MATTE POWDER for sealing
An important step for your makeup to last all night is to apply matte powder over the foundation. Besides removing shininess, it will seal the foundation.
ADVICE FOR APPLYING MATTE POWDER
-You can use loose or compact powder, as you prefer, but apply it with a puff to set the foundation.
-Avoid using too much of the product, dusting the face lightly with a clean brush after applying the powder with a puff.
-Use a hue that’s the same as your foundation or transparent.
MAKE UP YOUR EYES LIKE THE CELEBRITIES
Here we’ll let you in on three different styles so that you can adapt them to your dress, your technique and your face.
GOLDEN TONES, elegance and glamour
It’s one of the quintessential colors in party makeup; besides, this hue is very flattering for all kinds of faces.
ADVICE FOR APPLYING MAKEUP IN GOLDEN HUES
-Apply a gold hue of medium intensity on your eyelid up to the eye bone.
-Blend it with a brush so that no lines will be visible.
- Just below the eyebrow, apply a much lighter golden tone than the one you’ve used on the eyelid, to give light and lift the gaze.
-Apply a dark golden hue just among the lower eyelashes; that way your eye will look bigger.
-Apply a considerable amount of black mascara.
TIP: Use a matte golden tone if you have a wrinkled eyelid or lines of expresión. You can give the touch of shine on the upper eye.
This makeup is perfect if:
-Your technique is not very good but you want to make up your eyes.
-You have small eyes.
-You are wearing a gold or black dress.
SMOKY EYES, a sexy look on the spot
This style is one of the classics that is never out of style and that will always be the right move.
ADVICE FOR MAKING UP SMOKY EYES
-Make up the eye on the inside with a black pencil, both on the upper lid and on the bottom lid.
-Follow the same step applying the pencil on the upper and lower eyelid. It’s better to draw a thin line and increase the color little by little.
-Blend the pencil with a brush impregnated with black or gray eyeshadow.
-Blend up to the area of the bone so that no lines are left.
-Blend the lower lid with a fine brush.
-Apply a brilliant white hue on the upper eye.
-Make up your eyelashes with intensity. Use a curler first and then two coats of black mascara.
TIP: If you’ve chosen this makeup, take a black pencil with you to be able to touch up the eyeliner when you need it. If you’ve never made up your eyes like this, do it the day before to try out how it looks and see if it looks OK:
This makeup is perfect for you if:
-You have good technique and know how to blend eyeshadows well.
-You have big eyes or light-colored eyes.
-It goes well with any color dress, since black matches everything.
NATURAL LOOK, classic and a sure bet
A fresh and natural look, you can also turn it into party makeup.
ADVICE FOR NATURAL MAKEUP
-Apply a light, shiny eyeshadow (use a matte eyeshadow if your eyelid is wrinkled) over the whole eyelid, from the roots of the eyelashes to the eyebrow.
-Use a cream, bone or beige hue.
-Make up your eyes on the inside with a white or cream pencil to open the gaze and make the eye bigger.
-Apply a good coat of mascara.
-Use a blush that looks good on you and blend it so that it looks natural.
-Make up your lips in a lively color.
TIP: Apply glitter on the high part of the cheekbone to add a festive touch.
This makeup is perfect for you if:
-Your technique is not very good.
-You have nice lips and you like to make them up (don’t use this technique if your lips are small)
-You don’t have a lot of time to fix yourself up but you want to look elegant.
LIGHT UP YOUR FACE, the final touch!
This is an easy, quick step that will give your makeup that festive and special touch for the party.
TIPS FOR LIGHTING UP YOUR FACE
-Apply an illuminating powder on the T-zone (forehead, chin and the high part of the cheekbone)
-If you don’t have any, you can use a pearly white eyeshadow instead.
-Blend it with a brush so that the result looks natural.