Evening make-up is a vivid, memorable image, suitable for going to public events, celebrations, holidays or theme parties. The peculiarity of evening make-up is always a fashion statement, but at the same time your position should not cause a sense of absurdity. It is very easy to cross the line between shocking and evil taste, and this is what the leading make-up artists of the world warn against.
The basic rules of evening makeup
The main difference between such a make-up and casual-makeup for a full-length look is a more intensive study of facial features, the use of combined techniques and bright colors. Daytime makeup is more restrained in contrast to the evening, and this is where the fundamental differences end.
For evening make-up, you can use glitter, beauty products with a shimmer, metallic shadows, and colored mascara.
There are practically no restrictions, but moderation must be observed, otherwise your image will turn from spectacular into shocking. However, for some occasions such evening makeup is appropriate.
If we talk about bright colors, evening make-up is a reason to show imagination and creativity. Here pearl and sparkling shades, non-standard textures (for example, large crystalline glitter on the lips, the effect of "mica coating" on the cheekbones or eyelids) are allowed.
Acceptable color palette for evening look:
- Gold;
- Silver;
- Bronze;
- All shades of red - scarlet, purple, burgundy, etc .;
- Violet;
- Emerald;
- Orange;
- Rich blue (indigo);
- Black (with a chimmer effect).
Lip glitter - the original solution for evening make-upVisage for evening exits should enhance the integrity of the image, and not go against it. When choosing an outfit, accessories and shoes for the celebration, also think about what makeup you want to perform for this event. All components of the image must be in harmony with each other, without shouting over each other. This is taken into account in the selection of both style and color solution. It is clear that makeup under a glam rock suit can be provocative and combine cat shooters with scarlet lipstick. However, it is unlikely that the same solution is suitable for the image of boho-chic.
In the evening make-up emphasis is on the eyes or lips.Main regulations evening make-up:
- Always consider the room and the time of day on which the gala evening is scheduled;
- If the event has a special character, but passes in the afternoon with natural light, “muffle” the brightness of the makeup by 2 - 3 tones;
- Artificial lighting can give an unexpected visual effect to textures and colors. Before going out, for a day, practice and do a test make-up, and then "test" it with suitable lighting. You can even take a couple of photos and look at the image from the side;
- If the party promises to be a long one, use products to increase the resistance of the make-up (primers, bases, etc.) when preparing the skin of the face;
- Be careful with the highlighter - its excess will look white spots on his face and in the light of flashlights.
Popular technology for evening makeup listed below.
"Banana"
With this technique, eyelid makeup is performed using the shades of three shades - light, intermediate and contrasting dark. As a result, the outlines of the eye become oblong, slightly elongated, resembling an exotic fruit.
"Smokey Ice"
Technique smoky eyes is one of the most popular and favorite among professional stylists and ordinary users who are fond of tutorials on the subject of makeup. This is a quick and effective way to emphasize the look, giving it expressiveness.
Art makeup
There are no restrictions, it all depends on your imagination. To create a creative image, you can use large rhinestones for the lips, applied to the cheekbones or eyelids of the sequin and feathers, bright combinations of colors, unusual patterns ... However, the rule for highlighting one part of the face, lips or eyes remains unchanged.
Ombre on the eyelids
Multicolor visage on the eyelids, which is also called the "butterfly effect". Minus - to recreate such makeup at home with experience is not easy, besides there is a chance to overdo it with shades
Metallic
Make-up with the use of "metallic" shimmer shadows continues to be popular, as with the help of this technique it is very easy to create an evening look.
Arrows, cat's eye
A thin line of eyeliner for the eyelids, a raised corner will give charm and highlight the beauty of the eyes of its owner.
Dusting
Pastel drawing with the help of tamping of dry shadows looks festive over the eyelids even if a nude image is created. If you combine several shades, the effect will be simply amazing.
Stages of applying evening makeup
Young ladies around the world prefer smoky eyes make-up for evening exits. To perform it correctly, you need to follow some tips that we now present. So, we create a memorable image for a solemn event, performing evening make-up step by step.
Step 1. Care procedures. Thoroughly clean the skin, preparing it for the application of decorative cosmetics.
Step 2. Apply foundation under make-up - concealer, concealer (primer optional).
Step 3. With the help of special correctors and highlighters, highlight the cheekbones and the line of the oval face, sculpting it with darkening and highlighting certain areas.
Step 4. We proceed to visage in the technique of "Smokey ice". To begin with, work as a proofreader and concealer under the eyes, removing dark bags. Then apply the base under the shadows on the lower and upper eyelids.
Step 5. Apply light shadows to the area of the moving eyelid.
Step 6. Take a palette of dark shadows of the same color, but having several shades. Darken the outer corner of the eye and gently blend the shadows into the fold of the upper eyelid. You can combine several shades, but do not get carried away, otherwise you will go unnoticed to perform a make-up using the "banana" technique.
Step 7. If desired, you can slightly bring the lower eyelid with a pencil. Do not forget to mask the irregularities of the sponge.
Step 8. Paint your eyelashes with a layer of mascara, paying attention to the area near the roots.
Step 9. Take a dim lipstick to make up your lips, otherwise in combination with smoky eyes, makeup will look too provocative.
Step 10. Powder face loose powder.
Step 11. Apply on the upper part of the cheekbones (apples) a little blush.
Skin preparation
To make the skin as supple as possible, before applying the tonal framework, it must be properly prepared. Cleansing - the right start and the necessary preparatory stage before you do an evening makeup.
Only well-cleansed skin is able to fully moisturize. You should be aware that if the face remains contaminated (naturally produced sebum, remnants of the old makeup), in contact with the brush and sponge they will spread over the rest of the surface and can become a source of infection.
Do not ignore lotions and tonics. Their use will improve the conductivity of products that will be applied later, as well as gently moisturize and, if necessary, exfoliate the skin.
By the way, about exfoliation: before evening make-up we do not recommend using hard scrubs and peeling, otherwise you risk to overdry the skin of the face. For the same reason, do not get carried away with matting effect tonics.
Ensure that bumps and other skin defects do not show through under the foundationAfter cleansing, be sure to moisturize the skin on the face. If you skip this stage, all the irregularities caused by peeling or dryness will stand out on the face, even under a layer of tonal means. If it seems to you that the application of the cream will definitely leave the effect of fat on the skin, you can replace it with a moisturizing fabric mask that lasts 15 to 20 minutes. For this procedure, use creams and lotions suitable for your skin type, otherwise makeup may leak. A good alternative is serum booster.
The tone of properly prepared skin looks as natural as possible.Many makeup artists are advised to use primers in preparing the face for evening makeup, but practice shows that this stage can be avoided. However, the primers do allow you to make the makeup more resistant, they even out skin texture and improve tone. What exactly will not add to your success, so this means for grout extended pores. In their composition there is silicone, which often rolls down after applying the tonal framework. If you still apply the grout because of the presence of oily skin, you will also have to use a fixing spray.
Helpful advice: in the presence of dermatological diseases of any kind (dermatitis, rosacea, acne, eczema, etc.), do not use dense tones and concealers, as this will aggravate the initial problem, and skin irregularities will still appear under the make-up layer.
Apply foundation and blush
Qualitatively created base for make-up is the key to success for the durability of evening makeup. You can create it using a tonal framework, mousse or BB-cream. The base is applied with a brush, sponge or fingertips. In the latter case, inject the agent into the skin with light tapping movements and do not forget to carefully feather it. After that - time to apply concealer. So that he lay down smoothly, wait a bit until the foundation is absorbed into the skin. Concealer is applied in the form of an inverted triangle, by three points - this allows for stealth.
Correctly selected blush emphasizes the oval of the face.It does not hurt to add to the main tone some bronzer for tanning effect. Pale skin looks bad in the evening light and spotlights, so the presence of a bronzer is desirable. It is applied to the upper part of the forehead and its sides, cheekbones, the tip of the nose (quite a bit) and in the middle of the chin in its lower part. With this technique you can contour the face and give it even more expressiveness. In order not to ruin the entire makeup, use liquid bronzer, as it is easiest to work with it.
Blush - Another important detail of evening makeup. To make the right choice, take the tool of the shade that is one or two tones brighter than blush from your regular palette. Blush should be a little bit, otherwise the face will take on a feverish look.
Paint eyes
A beautiful make-up on the eyes is impossible without proper preparation of the skin of the eyelids. To do this, use concealer, corrective pencil or masking cream. So you eliminate visible dark circles under the eyes and hide pigment spots. When applying funds to the eyelid skin, do not rub or pull it away: the skin in this area is very sensitive. To keep the shadows firmly and not rolling down, the base is applied on the eyelid. Use your eyeliner to sum up your eyes or, if you find it difficult to work with it, choose a pencil.
It also looks good contour of the eye, contoured contrasting shadows. If you want to impress those present, or just tired of the banal solutions, you can try cosmetic glitter - decorative glitter. They are applied on the upper part of the cheekbones or under the upper eyelid in the corner of the eyes. To prevent the sparkles from peeling off, pre-drip a little primer onto the desired area and beat it into the skin with the fingertips. Be careful not to spray your eyes with sparkles, it can injure the cornea.
Paint lips
If you decide to accent evening lip makeup, emphasize their plumpness and beautiful shape with the help of lipstick rich colors: cherry, carmine-red, wine, fuchsia, lilac, coral, champagne, etc. The color of the lipstick is not as important in itself as compatibility with the rest of the makeup and proper application. To begin, emphasize the lip line using lipstick or lip gloss.
Lipstick can be both matte and shiny, but the second option looks more advantageous in most cases. The final contour is drawn with a pencil matching the tone of the lipstick. This method will visually enlarge the lips and give them a more voluminous shape. On the matte lipstick can be applied to the top gloss, which will give the lips a moist effect. To make up on the lips lasted all night and weathered drinks and kisses, one layer of lipstick is first painted, then lips are soaked over with a napkin and the second layer is applied on top.
Major mistakes
Spectacular evening makeup can turn the most ordinary girl into a Hollywood star. However, when creating an image for the evening, some people try too hard, which is why ready-made makeup looks like a harlequin before going to the circus arena. High-quality cosmetics and good brushes are half the success. To emphasize the appearance and not cross out all the efforts made in one fell swoop, you need to avoid the most common mistakes.
Selection of makeup for the color of the dress - If you have chosen a luxurious golden organza dress with pearl lame inserts as your evening dress, it is not at all necessary to use all the glitter in your cosmetic palette. Remember that the main detail in the image is your face, it focuses on it. You have to look the most advantageous. Using all the colors to match one another is an old-fashioned technique, now contrasting combinations are at the peak of popularity. However, the principle of compatibility and harmony is the basic rule of evening makeup.
Overlay texture too dense - to create an evening look, it is necessary to use all the available cosmetics from your arsenal (tonal base, fluid, concealer, highlighter, powder, blush, etc.). If at the same time you usually use products with dense textures, the finished make-up may resemble a kabuki geisha mask. Towards the end of the evening, such makeup begins to look stale, which postpones the imprint of fatigue and untidiness on the face. We recommend using a foundation with reflective particles. Powder is applied only on the T-zone, take mineral powder.
Incorrect placement of accents - if you expel both eyes and mouth, it’s impossible to avoid vulgarity. In the evening, make-up should be more vivid, but you do not need to paint war paint. When highlighting strongly one part on the face, to work out the other, use products 1 to 2 shades lighter and do not apply makeup on this area so much.
Sharp cheekbones and eyebrows - thick eyebrows aging even the youngest girl. Perfect eyebrow makeup looks as natural as possible, so do not forget to shade a pencil or shadow. Bright spots on the cheekbones also give the image a tinge of absurdity. When applying blush, give preference to those colors that are 1 to 2 shades darker than foundation.
Abundance of nacre - makeup of the lips and eyelids, created with the help of products with pearlescent effect, is good in itself, but it is dangerous because it is very easy to cross the line and overdo it with glitter. In order not to make a bad choice, it is better to take shadows with a satin texture, and use products with glitter and mother of pearl to work out individual zones - for example, in the center of the upper eyelid.
Lipstick carelessly applied - dripping lip makeup spoils even the most elegant and regal image. To keep the lipstick steady throughout the evening, use a pencil of the same shade to draw the outline, and then shade the entire surface of the lips with it, and then apply lipstick. Before all these steps, you can put a tonal foundation on your lips.
Forgotten feathering - the only clear eyelid makeup element should be made with eyeliner arrow. The applied shadows and pencil must be shaded to make the transitions as smooth as possible.
Evening makeup is one of the most affordable ways to feel like the queen of any holiday. Follow our tips, and then your image will be the most memorable at any party.
