These easy make-up looks are perfect for everyday wear and work occasions. Yeah, it’s true – working from home throws a wrench in the entire idea of wearing makeup but you might not be ready for your boss to see your face naked during a surprise online check-in. These looks are quick and simple lifesavers to keep you ready for anything.
Forego heavy eye shadow and brow liner by opting for a “natural” look (yes, I am suggesting using makeup to look like you’re not wearing makeup). This is perfect if you already have an extensive skin routine and like to use organic products. If not, all it takes is going back to the bare minimum to master this look. Use face masks and primer to wake up your skin, add a kiss of blush and gloss, and finish it off with highlighter on your cheekbones. To make your eyes pop, try a nude palette just a touch darker than your natural tone.
Dramatic makeup might not blend well at the office, but through a webcam, a touch of color and drama will likely appear less intense than in person. Try dusting your eyes with a blood orange tone to spice things up. It works like a charm for brown eyes, with just a hint of sultry vibes. Keep the lip shade tame in comparison to the eyes if you are worried about appearing too steamy. A nude stick or brown tone works well to balance the line here. The temptation to contour here may be strong, but a simple lightweight foundation and dew stick will give you a fresh glow without appearing ostentatious.
Wings can often be intimidating at first, but after a few tries, you may find it easier than you think. These simple wings give this quaint, girly look definition and character. Not only do they draw attention to the eyes, but they give the lashes a lush look that enhances their shape. There’s no need to be ambitious by shooting for perfect, razor-sharp wings or cat eyes here. A simple, balanced wing to thicken the line of your upper lid will work just as splendidly. A baby pink powder up top plus a gentle gloss finishes off this look with a perky, charming bow.
This easy yet daring look is achieved with a bold lip that is downplayed by soft eyebrows. By going easy on the brows you can get away with wearing a lip shade you might otherwise save for the weekend. As you can see below, these eyebrows are lightly textured and shapely without indulging in full-thickness, for a more natural look. This works with or without eyeliner, but if you want to add more shape to your eyes, grab that pencil. Try lip shades in plum or brown for a more professional look.
This en vogue look is an instant classic. It is soft enough to sneak through a work meeting while also giving you that glam, iced look metallics are loved for. A pearl creme lip gloss can work just as nicely for your eyes as your kisser. For something more sensuous, dab your eyes with a light neutral shade and pair it with a strong matte lip. An iridescent, metallic, milk chocolate shade is fabulous on the eye or all over the face as a highlighter. Your coworkers will instantly fall in love with your shiny skin.
While matte makeup is praise for the way it makes skin look velvety smooth, dewy makeup is excellent at giving your look a luscious, radiant look. A lightweight foundation specializing in radiance and glow will do the trick here. Here’s a tip: don’t blend your blush well. You are aiming for naturally tinted cheeks. Dab the apples of your cheeks with a perky blush and blend it around with your fingers. Less is more here. A radiant finish setting spray will keep this syrupy look fresh for the whole day.
Casual red lipstick may seem like an oxymoron, but there are certainly ways to pull off a daytime red – even at work. If you’re on the fence about trying it, now is the time. Red lipstick can make us feel confident and empowered. You can do this without breaking any office policies. Bright reds, like brick, pink and orange, tend to appear appropriately zany and fun, while dark reds for work may look best in wine and purple shades. Balance the entire look by downplaying everything else, including your outfit. A simple liner will be more than enough on top of this bold lippie.
Nude lips will probably never go out of style. Taupes, beiges, browns, caramels, mochas…there is an entire nude rainbow out there waiting for you to wear for work. It is sleek, chic, and professional. The best part about a nude lip is it means you can rock intense eye makeup to complement the soft tone on your lips. Try a warm apricot shade in a halo cut crease style, as pictured below, and finish it off with a sharp pair of wings. It is a striking yet classy look that will raise the hairs on the back of your coworkers’ necks but won’t raise any alarms.
Like red lipstick, wearing dark lipstick can be intimidating at first but empowering once you give it a try. For olive and tan skin tones, a strong dark lip can be stunning. If you are trying to avoid looking like a vampire, play it safe with warm plum or mauve shades. Buffing your lips with foundation first before applying the lipstick will help create that smooth, velvety texture while also maintaining the original color of the stick by whiting out your lips. For thin lips, try dotting the center of your lips with gloss to give them a fuller look. A matte finish works well with a pair of thick lips.
Smokey eyes may love the nightlife, but they also play well at work by giving your eyes an elegant edge. It may look hard, but all makeup is at first. The key is to blend, blend, and blend. Start with your primer and concealer, and then work the shades in starting from darkest to lightest. Using an angled brush to sweep the crease is a big help here. Instead of black, try shades like shimmery gray or warm brown to keep things light and chic. A smudging brush or Q-tip helps when blending the edges, from shadow to crease. Finish it off with brow highlighter and intense mascara.
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