In a party panic? Relax! From the genius winged eyeliner to the hottest new lip shade (it’s purple, in case you were wondering), these magic make-up hacks are designed to glam you up fast and last all night long
Evening Dew
It’s all about enhancing your skin’s texture, not masking it. Creating that dewy feel using correctors, enhancers and balms is more low maintenance than you think. Make-up artist Budi Juspandi (who created these looks) suggests layering a quenching serum under a moisturiser with a few drops of a liquid illuminator mixed in. ‘This will give skin a deep hit of hydration and mimic the radiance of healthy glowing skin,’ he says. Press on to your cheeks, temples and brows, and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Apply a sheer foundation to even out your skin tone, then swirl some blush on the apples of your cheeks. Then, dust on a shimmer-free face powder that’s one or two shades warmer than your skin tone over your forehead, chin and under cheekbones for subtle sculpting. Lastly, pat highlighter on top of your cheeks, brows and eyelids for a glossy highlight.
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Purple Reign
Traditionally, scarlet lips rule the party stakes, but this time purple has the edge on allure. ‘It can be bright, vampy and also barely-there, so you can pick your shade according to your personality,’ explains Juspandi. Start by moisturising with a lip balm, which Juspandi says plumps and smooths the lips. Next, pat on the colour gently with your fingertips, to let ‘some of your lips’ natural texture show through,’ he adds. A highlighter on the Cupid’s bow will create fuller-looking lips, so dip your lip brush in a powder or liquid highlighter and lightly trace the top of your lip line. If purple lipstick is a little too much for you, go for a fuchsia gloss –it’s much more subtle.
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Fierce Feline
While perfecting the cat-eye look takes practice, this wing is speedy – all you need is washi tape to get that perfect flick. Simply tape it down in an upwards direction on the outer corner of your eye towards your temple. Next, using gel eyeliner and a small eyeliner brush, paint along the top of your lash line extending out along the top of the tape. According to Juspandi, the liner can be as thick as you want, based on how dramatic you’d like to go. Dress up the lids with a sparkly shadow beforehand as fun eyes are always a good idea going into the PM. Finish with two coats of black mascara to add volume and definition to the lashes.
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Glitz it
Don’t get us wrong, lashings of sooty kohl is a fail-safe evening look, but sometimes you want the eye impact without all the mess and fuss. So how do you bring definition and an elegant finish to eyes? ‘Try a combo of brown sparkly eyeshadow with plum along the socket line and under the eyes,’ suggests Juspandi. ‘It adds definition, and keeps things soft and pretty. Plus, metallic tones reflect light back around your eyes so they look brighter,’ he adds. Make sure you blend well and apply lots of jet-black mascara to the top and bottom lashes to finish off the look.
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Pretty Digits
When it comes to your nails, hues such as plum, dark red and black instantly say ‘party’, but it’s time to go retro with a pastel shade instead. ‘Light purple is so on-trend for nails this summer, and adds edge to evening hues,’ Juspandi says. Make sure your nails are in good condition– which means no bitten or jagged edges – as lighter shades of polish will magnify every nail drama. For a long-lasting touch, apply a gel top coat.
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