How to properly apply office makeup
Working women need to be more careful when choosing their office makeup routine because it needs to be long lasting, understated and impressive. In addition, they must check that the products are safe for long-term use and will not lead to an outbreak.
As the market is flooded with numerous makeup products, it becomes more and more difficult to know the right product and choose the worthy one.
Additionally, learning makeup techniques can be overwhelming whether you are a beginner or an expert.
However, slight adjustments or makeup tricks can perfect your makeup, especially on busy workdays. This article provides detailed information and some important rules to keep in mind, from cleansing your face to enhancing your lips. Keep reading the article to learn how to make your office makeup flawless!
1. Start cleaning:
Before applying cosmetics in the morning, wash your face so you can start with a fresh complexion. Use a cleanser or just splash some lukewarm water on your face to wash off dead skin cells. Pat dry with a towel.
Avoid using hot water to wash your face.
2. Apply BB Cream:
Once you’ve applied the BB cream, you’ll save yourself all the hassle of applying moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation and the hassle of makeup brushes and sponges. BB cream can also act like a foundation, providing coverage and a smoothing effect. BB cream instantly covers pimples on the face for even and radiant skin.
Apply with fingertips or a beauty blender.
TIP: It’s always handy to keep BB cream in your purse at all times. Not only does it provide light coverage, but it also moisturizes the skin.
3. Hide if necessary:
If you’re the one blessed with glowing and gorgeous skin (I have to admit, we secretly envy you!) then you can skip this step. And for the rest of us, we have a trick to get this awesome skin! A quick swipe of concealer (creamy concealer) over the pesky pimple or blemish is enough to hide it.
Apply it with your fingers. Here’s why: The heat from your fingers helps blend the concealer for a real and natural finish.
4. Time to give your cheeks a rosy blush:
Now that you’re done with your foundation, apply a neutral blush to your cheekbones. It will make you look more radiant and even more awake! Quickly add a few dashes of bronzer to achieve the sun-kissed look and add dimension to your features.
If you run out of the blush you want, you can use lipstick as an alternative!
5. Softly Outline Your Eyes:
Add some definition to your look by applying a kajal or kajal to your lower lid. For the upper eyelid, use a liquid eyeliner or gel pencil and add some magic to your eyes. Don’t forget to sweep the brow pencil over your brows to lighten the effect.
You can also apply a nude eyeshadow to the eyelids. Nude eyeshadows create an even finish on the eyelids when applying the eyeliner and make the eyeliner last longer.
Finish off with a generous layer of mascara. It opens up your eyes and you can give them a fuller look with an eyelash curler. And ta-da, you’re done with your eyes!
6. Beautify Your Lips:
Make your lips appear fuller by applying a lip liner and moisturizing the lips with a lip gloss instead of using a light lip color.
However, if your makeup feels incomplete without lip color, add some color to your lips. Outline the lips with lip liner and fill in the lipstick evenly with a brush.
Having a lip stain in your pocket can be a smart idea, for both lips and cheeks!
Golden rules to keep in mind when applying makeup in the office:
The very first thing to remember when doing makeup is that you need to choose the right colors and shades. You need makeup to make you stand out from the office and other places where you go out with friends and family.
Make sure it lasts, because you rarely have time for touch-ups in the workplace.
Make sure it’s waterproof and low maintenance. It would be ideal for touch-ups (just in case of meetings away from the office) in 5-10 minutes instead of 30-35 minutes.
Keep a compact powder in your purse for quick touch-ups.
Try to buy makeup from brands that are of high quality and will not cause allergic reactions.
Also, remember to properly cover your under-eye circles with a concealer to brighten your eye area instead of making you look sleepy.
Make sure it doesn’t look cakey. Just keep a simple makeup for the office and it really enhances your beauty.
Keep yourself and your skin hydrated. Hydrated skin avoids makeup cracking and excessive smudging.
Avoid exercising in extreme temperatures that could damage the skin.
Drinking water regularly will also help you keep your skin balanced and healthy.
Always carry blotters in your pocket.
Prepare your makeup the night before to avoid messing up in the morning.
Curl your lashes before applying mascara.
Run a piece of ice over your lips before applying lip gloss to keep the color all day.
If you have to work late, apply a thin layer of setting spray or setting powder to the finished makeup look.
Finally, a formal dress and simple jewelry are enough to start your day at the office.
When it comes to office makeup, make sure the products are gentle on your skin and keep your look flawless throughout the day. Avoid buying cheap and inferior products as you will use them regularly. Also, don’t forget to wear your confidence as well as makeup because it will help you stand out from the crowd.
In summary, office makeup should be simple, durable and professional. Start with a clean face, use a BB cream as an all-in-one solution and blend as needed to create a fresh and glowing base. Applying rosy blush and bronzer can add dimension to the face, while softly contouring the eyes with kohl, eyeliner and mascara can define the eyes and make them look more awake.
Choosing the right colors and shades is essential to achieve an elegant and professional look. Opting for waterproof and easy-care makeup ensures it lasts all day without the need for frequent touch-ups. To avoid skin irritation or reaction, investing in quality, hypoallergenic makeup products is crucial.
Keeping skin moisturized and avoiding extreme temperatures and stress can help keep makeup looking flawless. Carrying blotting paper for quick touch-ups, prepping makeup the night before, and using setting spray or powder on long work days are helpful tips for keeping makeup intact.
Ultimately, office makeup is designed to enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence in a professional setting. Pairing with a formal dress and simple jewelry completes the elegant and professional look at work.
