A Night Out

Previously, we talked about how to do a natural look with your at-home airbrush makeup. But now we are going to talk about how to do a more glamorous look for going out or just when you want tofeel more spectacular than usual.

Always Start Fresh

As we always say, it’s better to start your makeup routine with a fresh, clean face. Make sure you have washed your face and added any treatments you might need (acne medication, retinols, etc.) Your makeup will adhere better and stay longer with a face free of oils and dirt.

Apply a good moisturizer and primer. Our moisturizing primer is great for this step. You want to make sure the makeup stays worry free as you go about your plans.

Choosing the Right Shades

Start with any spots or areas that need concealing. Use a lighter shade of foundation than you usually use to spot cover any acne or scars you want to eliminate. Also use this shade to cover any dark patches or under eye shadows. For fine lines and wrinkles, apply the Minus-10 to fill them as best you can and then apply the concealer shade.

Once any problem areas are covered and the makeup has dried, apply your foundation as usual. If you normally use a more matte foundation, maybe try the Silk or Satin formulas for a softer, dewier finish. You want to look dramatic, not harsh.

Blush, Bronzer or Both?

Generally, a more natural look would involve a minimal amount of blush, but for a more exotic evening look, you want to use blush (or bronzer) on your cheeks to give them more definition. You can also decide to contour your face using the bronzer (or a shade of foundation that is a couple levels darker than what you usually use).

We will cover contouring in another lesson.

Dramatic Eyes or Mouth, Not Both

You might be able to pull off the deep red lips and the smoky eye, but generally it’s best to play up one feature and not both. If you want to focus on your mouth, then go lighter on the eye makeup and vice versa.

A dramatic mouth can be everything from deep red to the currently popular tangerines and plums. Just make sure you apply a long-lasting lip – you don’t want to be worrying about whether your lipstick has worn off. Pair this look with a more natural look on the eyes – eyeliner and mascara are great, but a more subtle approach to your lid color is recommended.

If you decide to make a smoky eye or use strong color, a more natural lip looks best. A softer color closer to your natural lip color works best.

An in-depth lesson on applying airbrush eyeshadow makeup will be posted later.

Final Touches

Once you have applied all your makeup and you are about to head out the door, there’s only a little more to do. If you want to want to keep your skin looking dewy, apply a fine layer of the moisturizing primer once more. Let dry and finish with the waterproof Final Seal. This will lock in everything including the moisture naturally in your skin.

Now you are ready for your amazing night out!

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