How to Apply Makeup for a Dinner Meeting

In the evening, it is okay to dress up a bit more for work, including wearing a bit more makeup. The routine is not too different from applying makeup in the morning, but when you apply makeup for a dinner meeting, you should follow a few extra tips to make sure you look your best.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Foundation
• Mascara
• Blush
• Lip color
• 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.
3. Highlight your eyes using light shadow on your brow bone and at the tear ducts.
4. Use a neutral shadow in a medium shade that complements your eyes.
5. Sweep a darker shade of shadow into the creases of your eyes and at the corners.
6. Apply liner and mascara to define your eyes. You may wish to choose a bolder color than you would use in the daytime.
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.

Tips & Warnings

• Higher quality products may be more expensive, but they often provide better results.
• Remember to remove all makeup before going to bed at night.
• 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.