5 Easy Makeup Tips for Formal Events

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If you’re attending a formal event soon and considering cutting some expenses, then you might want to try doing your own makeup in the comfort of your home. This will not only give you savings that you can allocate for other expenses but it will also make you more skilled in this modern art form. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone, and as cliche as it may sound, you will come out a winner.

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Here are five useful makeup tips you can follow for formal events:

1. Use your dress as inspiration.

When planning the look you want to achieve for your makeup, it is best that you refer to the dress you intend to wear for the event. You can get inspirations or buy quality dresses from reliable prom dress stores such as Peaches Boutique, then start to envision what your hair and makeup will be so that your whole look will be consistent and harmonious.

The color, style, and cut of the dress will help influence what makeup style and color combinations you will use. For example, you can choose a makeup color palette that is the exact same color of your dress, or you can choose to match the undertones of your dress.

2. Have all your beauty treatments done days before the event.

Major beauty treatments such as facials, waxing, and tanning should be done at least three days prior to the day of the event.This allows your skin enough time to adjust and calm down before you apply more cosmetics to it. For example, use a hydrating face mask a couple days before the event to ensure that you already have clean pores and soft skin, which in turn makes any makeup look much better.

3. Great makeup starts with the right tools.

If you intend to do your own makeup for every event moving forward, it would be a good idea to invest in a good quality set of makeup brushes. Make sure that you use the right kind of makeup tools because every varying size and shape serves a specific purpose. Basic makeup brushes that everyone should have are the blender brush, blush brush, concealer brush, powder brush, eyeliner brush, eyeshadow brush, and brow brush.

4. Prepare your face for makeup.

Before applying makeup on, make sure you prepare your face. Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water to remove any excess oils or dirt. Pat it dry with a towel. Then, moisturize properly. Leave the moisturizer on your skin for at least ten to fifteen minutes before you apply any makeup on to allow the skin to fully absorb the product and become hydrated. A properly moisturized skin will be easier to apply makeup that will have a more even appearance.

After you’ve cleaned and moisturized your face, you can apply a primer to help your makeup last longer. Let it sit for a few minutes and allow the primer to dry completely before applying foundation. Make sure that you use a foundation that suits your skin type and matches your skin color. After you set your foundation properly, dab concealer underneath your eyes and onto your blemishes and spots. Then, set your makeup with powder and apply bronzer for contours.

5. Go for the classic smokey eye.

You need to learn how to create a smokey eye effect because this classic makeup style is a go-to choice for formal events and has always been a reliable option.

Should all else fail in your do-it-yourself makeup adventure, go for the smokey eye.

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