Skin Deep - Makeover Magic
Before you head out to celebrate your school’s Homecoming, make sure you follow these get-gorgeous tips to look picture-perfect for the festivities!
Start with a clean canvas—cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face before applying a stitch of makeup! After that, use your favorite foundation to get a smooth, even complexion. We’re digging mineral powder foundations, such as Revlon Colorstay™ Mineral Foundation ($13.99). They offer customized coverage (meaning you can use a lot or a little) and won’t clog pores.
Hint: Don’t know your makeup shade? Head to your local makeup counter for help figuring out which foundation color works for you.
A beautiful berry lip is a must-have for fall, plus it’ll look sensational no matter what color your Homecoming dress is. Make your lips pop by adding a coat of clear lip gloss over your favorite berry-colored lipstick. We love e.l.f. Hypershine Gloss in Cloud Nine ($1).
Hint: Save a step and opt for an ultra-shiny berry gloss. CARGO Cosmetics Lip Gloss Quad in Oceania ($24) contains four fabulous pink shades so you can create a custom berry color to match your skin tone.
Whether you choose a dramatic smoky eye or a subtle natural look, this season it’s all about the lashes! After you’ve applied your favorite eye shadows, pump up the volume on your fringe with the help of a liquid liner and volumizing mascara. Try Boots No7 Liquid Eye Liner in Black ($7) with Sephora Brand Triple Action Mascara ($14).
Hint: Falsies can give your eyes that extra bit of oomph! Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying false eyelashes.
Use a shimmery highlighter to give your face a fabulous luminosity. You can use it on your entire face for an all-over glow or simply blend it in at your temples, forehead, or cheekbones. For a silvery shimmer, try Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer ($24). For a golden glow, sweep Stila Cosmetics Illuminating Finishing Powder in Gold ($32) across your face.
Hint: Highlighter just isn’t for your face. Don’t forget about your collarbone and shoulders!
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