You have spent ages perfecting your outfit and planning your hairstyle, and now it is time to prep your makeup for your big night. We recommend doing a trial run for your prom makeup, especially if you are thinking about trying something new. Here are some tips to look and feel your best on the night.
Think about the full look
Prom dresses from companies such as https://www.ohelloclothing.com/collections/debs-prom-dresses look best when they pull a whole look together, so consider hair, makeup, and accessories in the context of your fabulous dress. A simple dress might let you go all-out with a bold makeup look, and a sparkly dress might look super-sophisticated if you keep your makeup classic and chic. Have a play and work out what feels right.
Remember the skin prep
You will need to cleanse before you apply your makeup, and you might want to moisturise, but make it light so your makeup doesn’t slide. Let your skin rest for a few minutes so that your skincare products have absorbed before you begin your makeup.
Add a primer
Primer is a great investment in your makeup routine and will help your products last far longer, whilst giving your skin a smoother appearance. Consider a primer with inbuilt sunscreen if your event will start in the daytime. Look for a blurring primer for a superb finish in the photos.
Use waterproof makeup that lasts
Long-lasting makeup is great for long nights, and waterproof products will stay budge-proof even if you get hot or emotional. With this in mind, avoid cream blushers, which tend to melt away, and go for a good old powder blush. Metallic eyeshadow creams can be brilliantly long-lasting, and you can choose foundation with specific long-lasting finishes.
Finish and set
When you are happy with your makeup, take a minute to set it. Add powder to remove any shine from your base and to set it, then use a finishing spray to add a lovely dewy effect and help to lock your products in place.