evening make-up
Using cosmetics correctly and in the right place is a rather complicated matter. It is necessary to correctly select all the elements and colors so that they combine with each other and match the occasion. Evening makeup is quite different from everyday makeup. It involves bright shades, contrasts, interesting combinations. It is usually quite difficult to choose a style for an event and take into account all the features of the face, so many women prefer to rely on the experience of professionals. But with sufficient practice and the desire to perform evening makeup, any girl can do it. You just need to follow some simple rules.
What is evening makeup?
Makeup for going out and everyday makeup are very different. A special event or evening usually predetermines the image of a lady: a hairstyle or styling should be done, clothes should be chosen correctly. You should choose shoes, accessories and, of course, perform a special evening make-up.
To do makeup for a special occasion beautifully and correctly, you definitely need to prepare. To do this, you can view photos in fashion magazines and the Internet, choose the option that suits you. It is advisable to find a master class on its creation, or better - a video with an example of applying all cosmetics.Naturally, all this is necessary if you do not have enough experience in such a matter.
A girl who is going to create an evening look on her own needs a sense of beauty. You can’t do without a sense of proportion, because it’s so easy to get carried away in the process and overload your face with bright shades. It is necessary to choose the right shades so that they are combined with each other, as well as in harmony with the color of the skin, hair and eyes, clothes and accessories.
The main thing in this matter is to try a new version of makeup, trying it on yourself. Do not forget that the image of the model you like was created by professional stylists and makeup artists. All parameters of her face, color type and shades of skin and hair were taken into account.
Keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. The ideal option would be to try your favorite make-up a few days before the intended event. So you can make sure that the chosen option suits you, and if necessary, correct some areas that seem not very successful to you.
Features and Benefits
When creating an evening look, you need to consider some makeup features for special occasions.
Firstly, only high-quality and proven cosmetics should be used for the celebration. This is especially true of the base, because it determines how long all other funds will last, as well as how they behave in special conditions (for example, if you cry with happiness at a wedding, if there is intense heat or heavy rain on a date) . A proven remedy should be due to the fact that no one wants to suddenly discover red allergy spots on a perfected face before going out.That is why the choice of cosmetic products should be done in advance so as not to get into unpleasant situations.
Girls study their face and body, learn how to correctly present their virtues and hide their flaws. This also applies to the art of makeup. With the help of various means, you can draw attention to pleasant features of appearance, and not very successful ones can be hidden or disguised.
Properly selected eye makeup can make them bigger, more expressive, give them the right shape, even enhance the shade and overall attractiveness of the face. With the help of special tools, if necessary, you can correct the shape of the lips, cheekbones, nose and face oval. Now there are plenty of products on the market of cosmetics to correct the face and create any desired effect.
In a casual look, most often the focus is on the eyes, which makes them more expressive and attractive. For lips, nude shades of lipsticks are often used to emphasize femininity and naturalness.
When going out in the evening, you can freely experiment with colors and contrasts. However, it is still necessary to observe the well-known rule: choose whether to focus on lips or eyes. By choosing one or another option, you can make a specific part of the face more pronounced and attractive. This does not mean that the other part will do without makeup at all, the whole image should be harmonious. It's just that these elements will stand out less and catch the eye.
Makeup artists identify several basic rules when creating a special image:
In order for the result to look as aesthetic and attractive as possible, it is necessary to prepare the face before applying cosmetic products. This rule applies to any type of makeup.The surface of the face must be thoroughly cleaned of the previous layer of cosmetics and products of the work of the skin glands.
The skin should be smooth, try to make the surface perfect. This can be achieved using special scrubbing and peeling products. Pay attention to the fact that they should act quite effectively, but at the same time - gently. After all, it is necessary to exclude damage to the epidermis and various irritations, negative reactions.
After cleansing and preparing the skin, it is worth starting to use tonal products. From toning the skin should not be abandoned, even if the epidermis is close to perfection. This will help even out the tone throughout the face and hide the smallest imperfections, making the surface perfectly smooth and beautiful.
Especially you need to think about toning for those whose dermis is prone to oiliness. The main thing is to correctly choose the shade of the foundation, it must match the natural color of the skin. It must be applied with a special brush or sponge, carefully blending. In no case should the boundaries of the application of the tone be visible. This will give the face a sloppy and vulgar look. To fix the foundation and fight against excessive shine, powder is applied to the face. The powder can be transparent, with a slight (corresponding to complexion) shade or unobtrusive shimmer.
We must not forget about the eyebrows. Eye makeup is undoubtedly very important for creating a complete image. However, it will never look complete without properly shaped eyebrows. No matter how good they look in their natural form, they should still be combed, removed excess hairs, corrected and fixed with lipstick or gel.If necessary, you can tint the hairs with a special paint or resort to using a special pencil, shadows or eyebrow gel.
Remember that the color of the hairs should not differ from the shade of the hair on the head by more than two tones.
Types of make up
Makeup for evening outings may vary in mood and performance. There are the following variants:
- Classical. This option is universal and suitable for cultural outings to the theater or to the premiere of a film, as well as for romantic evenings.
- Club. This view is the most daring, contrasting and bright. The use of cosmetics and colors in it should be designed for poor lighting conditions. Can be suitable for use at parties, clubs, themed meetings.
- Worker. Sometimes, together with colleagues, we not only work, but also have fun. Workplace parties call for a special kind of evening make-up that is bolder and more expressive than everyday makeup, but that doesn't overstep the bounds of corporate ethics.
- Special. This type is used to create really special images - for example, for a wedding or a similar important celebration.
You can select a gentle and light make up for those girls who do not have a love for brightness. It looks like a classic, but at the same time this option is even more “airy”. It is not at all necessary to use dark colors in it, you do not need to draw arrows and make bright, clear contours. It is appropriate to use shimmering powder, shimmers, shimmering shadows and sparkles, lipsticks in rich shades in this image. You can even do this yourself.
With it, you can create an evening summer unobtrusive look, suitable for both blondes and brunettes.
Makeup for a special occasion should be correctly chosen for the natural color of the eyes. In this case, it will look appropriate, favorably emphasize the natural beauty of the girl. The following useful tips can be highlighted:
- Owners of chic green eyes can choose colors for evening make-up from a fairly wide range. Even bright contrasts and shades are suitable for them - this way you can make your image unforgettable and sexy. The main thing is not to repeat the shade of the iris in the colors of the shadows. If it turns into a gray tone, it is better to avoid an abundance of gray shadows. For green eyes, a light make up is suitable, not burdened by overly large or double arrows. Because of this eyeliner, the eyes will become narrow and dull.
It is not recommended for green-eyed ladies to use shades of rose or peach shades. You can choose more saturated shades of red and purple. Blue and green should also be used with caution, they may not be very well combined with the iris.
Ideas for creating evening makeup for green eyes can be gleaned from photographs of stars with this color of the iris: Angelina Jolie, Fergie, Mila Kunis, Catherine Middleton.
- Brown-eyed girls can afford to use almost the entire color range in the shadows. Perhaps, only pink and red overflows should be avoided. They can make the eyes tired and haggard, the look will no longer be fresh. Usually, a darker gamma is used to make up this color of the iris, the only exceptions are those cases when you need to visually expand the section of the eyes.
Makeup in brown tones is perfect for brown eyes. In general, any technique and almost the entire range of colors are suitable for such girls. The main thing is to skillfully combine all the shades used with hair, clothes and skin.
When choosing, you can focus on the image created by celebrities, adapting it for yourself and a specific exit. Such famous ladies as Audrey Hepburn, Jessica Alba, Natalie Portman, Megan Fox, Monica Belucci have a brown iris.
- Grey eyes can look just great with the right shadows. Depending on the ebb of the iris, it is necessary to choose the color of the make up. If the gray shade turns into blue, then the shade of the shadows should be similar, but not the same as the iris, but somewhat brighter and more saturated. Purple, pink and gold also work well with gray eyes.
The greenish shade of the gray iris will be supported by copper or golden shadows, they will give it warmth and depth.
Pearlescent shadows will also be a good solution for gray-eyed girls. They favorably set off and focus on the eyes.
An example of makeup for gray-eyed ladies can be seen in the exits of the stars: Adriana Lima, Natalia Vodianova, Amanda Seyfried.
When choosing shades, the color of the curls is also important:
- Blondes it is better not to use excessively bright and dark shades. Shadows can be light with mother-of-pearl, and you can shade your eyes, for example, brown with golden sparkles. Eyeliner can also be chosen in brown tones so that it does not contrast too much with the color of the skin and hair. But lipstick, you can choose different tones of pastel, pink or bright scarlet. Bright lip color will make the image memorable and immediate.
- Brunettes just choose a palette for yourself, because any tone will emphasize their naturally bright appearance. Shimmer shadows will suit their eyes well, while you can use only one shade or make an overflow from ordinary shadows. You can experiment with the arrows. The color can be both familiar black and unusual - purple or green. For dark-haired girls, cold shades of red lipstick are suitable.
- Brown-haired women the transition of shadows from light pink tones with mother-of-pearl to purple and graphite black in the corners is perfect. Silver will also look good in the eye makeup of brown-haired women. Lipstick or gloss can be interesting tones, reminiscent of burgundy or carrots.
How to choose cosmetics?
Cosmetics for an evening make-up need to be chosen, focusing on many factors. It is necessary to take into account the color type of your appearance, shades of eyes, hair, skin, outfit and accessories.
The main thing is that cosmetics for a special occasion should also be special. There are much more requirements for it than for daytime. It should be very durable and of high quality, not roll down and not change its appearance during the entire event. To create a solemn image, you can use professional tools. They will definitely perform their function and last a long time. It is often better to use waterproof products, especially when shaping the eyes. You can choose cosmetics for yourself from ordinary mass products, but in any case they must be of high quality and proven.
To choose specific cosmetic products for yourself, it is better to search the net or magazines for examples of creating makeup options that suit you.Often on the Internet you can find full-fledged lessons that not only present all the necessary tools, but also teach how to use them correctly.
When choosing shadows, eyeliner and mascara, be sure to consider the natural color of the iris. Some colors can emphasize it and make it more expressive. And others will make you fade, make the cut of the eyes narrower, and the look faded and unattractive.
Choose the right makeup base. Its quality will determine how the image will last during the event. Be sure to choose a foundation that suits your skin tone well. If necessary, take care of the palette for sculpting the face. This will help hide the flaws in the form and correct the shortcomings, as well as emphasize and highlight the advantages as much as possible.
Do not forget about the eyebrows. It is necessary not only to make their shape ideal and suitable for the shape of the face, but also, if necessary, tint. When going to a party, you can designate them with a brighter and more saturated color than in the daytime. Otherwise, they can simply get lost (compared to the rich design of the eyes and lips).
Blush will emphasize the cheekbones and give the image freshness and completeness. You need to choose their color under the main tone of the entire make-up. If you use shades of cold shades (blue, gray or purple), and lipstick is the color of roses, cherries or raspberries, you should pay attention to cold pink blush. If the main tone is warm, you can choose brick or peach tones. They will go well with shades of brown and gold, coral lipstick, brick, as well as beige and gold.
Lipstick or gloss is better to choose depending on the main color of makeup, clothing and hair.For “cold” brunettes, lipstick shades of cherry, dark red or wine color are suitable. Blondes can use either delicate pink and nude tones, or bright and rich scarlet.
How to apply?
Thanks to the excellent quality of cosmetics produced today and the availability of professional products, any lady will be able to make beautiful evening makeup for herself at home.
To do everything correctly and accurately, you definitely need to practice. And this is true not only for the very first time, but also for each new image. You can find options for creating a particular image on the network. On video hosting sites and various sites there are a lot of instructions that explain how to step by step follow all the steps to create the perfect image.
It is worth considering the basic rules that need to be considered when creating an evening make-up. First you need to prepare the face and create a basis for applying cosmetics:
- The skin must first be thoroughly cleaned. This can be done using suitable lotions, gels or foams. If necessary, you can use a soft scrub or peeling to even out the skin as much as possible and make it perfectly smooth and clean.
- On the cleansed epidermis, you need to apply a foundation for makeup. Before this, you can use a caring agent (if necessary). Make sure that they are well combined with each other and do not conflict.
- Foundation will help correct possible imperfections of the dermis and even out the tone. It is better to apply it with a special brush or sponge, with soft driving movements. Do not forget about thorough shading, the boundaries of applying the tone should not be noticeable.For bruises under the eyes or pronounced pimples and inflammation, you should use a concealer. So the face will be perfect.
- Powder can be applied on top, and then blush. All products are applied with a large soft brush.
- Makeup for special occasions allows the use of special tonal products that give the skin a soft glow. You can also use shimmers and highlighters - the main thing is that everything needs a measure.
The stage of eye design is perhaps the most difficult in the entire creation of the image. It requires accuracy and some skill, which can only be acquired with experience. It involves a competent selection of shades of shadows, eyeliner and mascara, the choice of a visage type suitable for the size and shape of the eyes. All selected colors should be combined with each other, as well as approach the shade of the iris and the outfit. You can find a lot of options for performing eye makeup for an evening out step by step.
For starters, you need to shape your eyebrows. Without this, even a perfectly executed make-up will look sloppy. Consider the following recommendations:
- Eyebrow line needs to be perfected, excess hairs should be removed with tweezers.
- If necessary, too light eyebrows can be tinted with a pencil or special shadows. The color of the eyebrows should match the tone of the hair, discrepancies of one or two tones are acceptable.
- Be sure to comb the hairs and fix them with gel. So they will keep their shape throughout the day. The gel will help to give the hair a well-groomed appearance and a healthy shine.
For different eye colors, you need to use the appropriate shades in the visage.
- gray eyes Suitable shades of gray, blue, pink. But the red tones can give them a tearful and tired look.You can use eyeliner and draw arrows, so the look will become more expressive. However, the ultra-black version can visually reduce the size of the eyes.
- Brown-eyed girls brown, chocolate, golden and pinkish shades of shadows are suitable. But the blue gamma will not look very good. Blue and blue-green shades can make makeup look sloppy. Purple and dark gray tones can also be very interesting when paired with brown eyes, especially when paired with smoky eyes. Black eyeliner and mascara work well with this color of the iris.
- Green eyes have a special appeal, but you need to carefully choose the shade of the shadows. Purple and lilac are suitable for any green-eyed hair color. Gold, peach and bronze palettes will also look very appropriate. With this choice, it is better to give preference to brown eyeliner and mascara. Greenish shades of shadows will look good with the right selection.
How to perform evening makeup yourself, see the following video.
Secrets of makeup artists
To create an evening look at home, you need to be patient. The image should definitely be tried - to clarify and correct the nuances. Each lady is able to make a beautiful make-up with her own hands, if she takes into account some recommendations of professionals and a description of their work:
- To repeat professional makeup, it is important to choose the right foundation. It should be carefully matched to the natural skin tone. The tool must be of high quality, not clogged in pores, not roll and withstand the effects of external factors. Light purple pigments in the tone fight a tired look and yellowness, and green ones fight red rashes.Concealers are used to correct skin imperfections (pimples, blackheads, inflammation, dark circles under the eyes), which must be applied before foundation. The tone is applied with soft driving movements. Experts advise using a wet sponge - for the most even application and the absence of a mask effect.
- When choosing a shade of foundation, be guided by the venue of the event. If the room is dark (for example, a candlelit dinner or a club party), you should choose a product that is a tone lighter than usual. In bright light, flashes or spotlights, you can use a darker tone.
- Contouring embodies the main fashion trends. It allows you to give the face an ideal shape, hide imperfections. An oval face shape is considered ideal. It is necessary with the help of darker tones to make the parts that protrude beyond the boundaries of the ideal less noticeable.
- Applying powder on top of the tone will fix the makeup, make the skin velvety and remove oily sheen. Particular attention should be paid to the T-zone, which usually suffers from excessive sebum secretion. Powder should be applied with a wide soft brush, using a small amount of the product. The loose version will allow you to apply a thinner layer. Professionals advise using powder a little lighter, with golden reflections.
- Be sure to give the perfect shape to the eyebrows and fix them. Eye shadow should be applied over foundation or foundation and powder. In the evening look, it is permissible to use all types of shadows: shimmering, mother-of-pearl, bright shades.
- It is supposed to use eyeliner to create a special image. However, it can be liquid or solid. You can experiment with different colors.For a bright make-up, you can use neon colors.
- Mascara is applied at the very end, this process must be carried out with particular care. To give extra volume, lightly powder your eyelashes before applying mascara. It is recommended to apply the composition with slow and careful movements. To achieve the desired effect, you can use a special mascara to create the effect of false eyelashes. You can also apply several layers of the product - for special expressiveness and bright color.
- In the corners of my eyes or on the entire lash line, false options can be used.
- Lipstick is chosen depending on the overall image. Emphasis should be placed on the eyes or lips. With a bright make-up of the eyes, you can use nude lipsticks or sparkles. With an emphasis on the lips, bright and catchy lipstick is used. For a more saturated color, it can be applied in two layers.
- Blush makes the face fresher, and make-up is complete. Use them in accordance with the overall tone of the make-up, as well as the tone of the skin and hair.
Common Mistakes
Girls and women run the risk of making mistakes that will make the image vulgar or banal. To create a truly chic makeup, it is worth considering the most common mistakes:
- It is not necessary to select shadows at all exactly under the clothes. This is boring and wrong, first of all, they must match the face and color type.
- Too tight and heavy make up is out of fashion, even for the evening it is customary to create an easy look.
- Hard borders in the makeup of the eyes allowed only when making arrows, the rest of the means must be shaded.
- Shouldn't be used a large number of mother-of-pearl shadows (especially saturated with sparkles), a small amount of satin texture is enough in the middle of the century.
- Accent in the image - or eyes, or lips, but not all together.
- blush should be applied moderately, and the eyebrows should not stand out too much.
See the video below for makeup artist tips on applying evening makeup.