Semi-Dramatic Makeup (Great for school or the mall!)

Semi-Dramatic Makeup

Easy-- winged eyeliner, light eyeshadow, blush, and light lipcolor. 

This is a look you can literally wear anywhere- school, work, or out
with friends! "The limit does not exist." Haha, get my reference?
If you do, wear pink this Wednesday, and take a picture! Post it
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Here's me before I put makeup on. Keep in mind, I believe that everyone is beautiful, and doesn't need makeup, but I think that a touch of makeup can bring out the beauty that you have! I also go out very often with no makeup on.  I think that makeup isn't supposed to be for caking on to cover up yourself, but instead to emphasise your beautiful features.

Anyways, I'll get off the soapbox, and show you the makeup look I love.
                                                         

First, choose a fairly neutral color that enhances your eye color. My eyes are always changing, but I'd say they're grayish/bluish/greenish. Haha, if that explains anything. I typically use a nude, shimmery eyeshadow for everyday makeup. Apply as much eyeshadow as you'd like, but if you apply above the lid up to your eyebrow, be sure not to apply too much- you could look like a clown! Next, use your pencil, gel, or liquid eyeliner (I prefer liquid for a precise line that won't smudge) to draw a line along the base of your eyelashes on your top row of eyelashes. This takes a lot of practice, but it's pretty easy to master after a bit! (If you'd like me to make a post just about applying eyeliner with more detail, let me know in the comments below!) 

As you can tell, these lines aren't perfect. But once I open my eyes, you won't even be able to see the imperfections! To create a wing, simply continue the line you're making-upward in a slightly angled direction. You may want to open both of your eyes as you go along to make sure you like the wing you're making. 

Next, apply your mascara. I like to apply mascara on the top of my upper eyelashes before the underneath, to make my eyelashes look fuller. If you like your eyelashes to look full, add a couple more layers of mascara. I use a heavier mascara for my top lashes and a thinner one for my bottom lashes, because I don't want my bottom lashes to look too enhanced. So apply bottom lash mascara if you'd like.  Now open your eyes, and take a look! Adjust any small imperfections, and your eyes are ready!

(Sorry for my weird facial expressions-haha)

And now, the easiest part; the home stretch!

Next, apply your blush. To make sure you're enhancing the right areas of your cheekbones, smile a closed-mouth smile and apply blush to where your facial muscles get a little puffy (basically diagonally below your eyes). Apply as little or as much blush as you'd like. I like blush, because it gives your face a cheery, healthy lift. 

Lastly, apply your lipstick. Fill in the colored skin on your lips, being careful not to over-outline. I like this subtle pink-it's not too red, but is still noticable. 

And you're done!

Now you can go wherever you want in confidence of great quality makeup, without feeling like you have 6 pounds of it on! :)

Before 

After

 Products I used:

Have a great day!

XOXO,

Am :)

P.S. If you'd like to see how I got my wavy hair, let me know in the comments below! 

P.P.S. If you'd like to see a detailed post on how to do liquid eyeliner, tell me in the comments below!