How to Apply Makeup for a Morning Meeting

No one likes morning meetings at work, but a fresh face will make sure that you look awake and alert. Learning to apply makeup for a morning meeting is not difficult, and your boss will appreciate the extra effort. Just try not to fall asleep during the meeting!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Foundation
• Mascara
• Blush
• Brow pencil
• Brushes and sponges
• Lip gloss
• Concealer
• Powder
• Eye shadow

1. Even out your skin tone using a foundation that matches your natural color. You may need to apply concealer to cover blemishes missed by the foundation.

2. Use a blush the color of your natural flushed color and apply it using a large brush and a sweeping motion on the apples of your cheeks. Using a brighter color will help you look fresh and awake, so don't be afraid of pinks, as long as you don't go overboard.

3. Apply bronzer to your face wherever the sun would naturally kiss it.

4. Brighten your eyes using a highlighting shadow on your brow bone and at the tear ducts.

5. Use a neutral shadow in a bright shade that complements your eyes without looking too much like evening wear.

6. Apply liner and mascara to define your eyes.

7. Use a sheer color on your lips that is one or two shades darker than your natural lip color.

8. Apply gloss to make your lips shine.

9. Carry your makeup bag to reapply makeup as necessary when the meeting is over.

Tips & Warnings

• Smile! This will instantly help you to look awake.
• Higher quality products may be more expensive, but they often provide better results.
• Test all new products on a patch of your skin before using on your face to make sure they do not cause an allergic reaction.