8 Steps To Simple Yet Stunning Evening Makeup Look

Evening makeup looks call for high drama: a bit of shimmer, bright eyes that pop, and bold, sultry lips! Dark colours can sometimes be harsh for the day but there are ways to pull them off. Though evening makeup can seem difficult to achieve at first, there’s nothing to worry about. Here’s a step-by-step makeup guide for a glamorous yet simple evening makeup look that will turn heads wherever you go. 

Step 1: Begin with primer

When it comes to doing your makeup step-by-step, primer is your start. Skin prep makes a huge difference in how your face makeup will sit on your face. Start with cleansing and moisturising your face and then apply a primer to blur large, open pores. This will help your evening makeup glide on smoothly and make it long-lasting. The Maybelline Fit Me Primer will create a smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup and give you a radiant evening party makeup look. 

Step 2: Create a flawless base

The next step of your evening makeup look is creating an even complexion. Dot your foundation all over your face and neck for a seamless base. To ensure a smooth and non-streaky application, dab the foundation with a makeup sponge or brush instead of sweeping it across. It is important to choose the right shade of foundation when you’re doing the makeup. Ensure that your makeup matches your skin tone and undertone otherwise all efforts are in vain. You can find a perfect base shade for your evening makeup online, from the comfort of your home, using the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool. 

Step 3: Apply concealer

A concealer comes next if you’re doing your evening makeup step-by-step. Using a concealer, you can add a tinge of glow to the high points of your face such as the bridge of your nose, top of your cheekbones, and the centre of your forehead. Apply it on a few areas to cover dark circles, acne scars, and blemishes. For a natural, yet snatched evening makeup look, apply the concealer using the facelifting technique. Make sure you blend the concealer well, using a brush, makeup sponge, or your fingertips, as the last thing you want to do is attract attention to the spots you are trying to conceal for your evening makeup. Check out the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer to erase any fine lines with the micro-corrector applicator. 

Step 4: Sculpt your face

Add some definition to your evening makeup step-by-step and contour your cheekbones and jawline. It is important to blend the contour well so that your face makeup doesn’t look muddy. To take your simple evening makeup up a notch, contour your nose, jaws, temples, and hollows of your cheek. 

Step 5: Colour your cheeks

Give your evening makeup look a natural-looking rosiness with a pink or wine blush. Apply the blush in your makeup step-by-step – first to the apples of your cheeks to make your skin look fresh and flushed. For a natural evening makeup, you can opt for shades such as peach or rose from the Maybelline Fit Me Mono Blush collection for your perfect evening makeup. 

Step 6: Put on some glow

Use a highlighter for your evening look and turn up the glam quotient. Begin by applying the shimmery makeup on your cheekbones in an upward motion, and then, apply it to the bridge and tip of your nose and on your cupid’s bow. This will add a dazzling shine and glow to your skin. 

Step 7: Let your eyes do the talking

Your eye makeup comes next while perfecting your night makeup step-by-step. Define your brows by brushing them out with a spoolie and then use an angled eyebrow pencil to fill them in. Try the Maybelline New York’s Define & Blend Brow Pencil for some fine, natural-looking strokes for your evening makeup look. Next, use the brightest shades from the Maybelline New City Mini Eyeshadow palette for vibrant eyes. Avoid using the exact same shade of eyeshadow as your outfit as it will throw off the balance of your evening makeup. Next, use eyeliner or kajal or both to intensify the evening makeup. Finish it off with a few coats of waterproof mascara to your lashes for a long-lasting effect.  

Step 8: Fill in your lips

The final step to complete your evening look is to add a little colour with your lip makeup. Start by using a lip balm to keep your lips soft and hydrated. If your lipstick always feathers or bleeds outside your natural lip line, it’s time to add a lip liner to your daily makeup routine.  Lip liners define the shape of your lips and give your lips a crisp, clean outline that keeps your lipstick in place. Complete your lip makeup with a bold liquid matte lipstick shade to add a splash of colour to your lips. Finally, don’t shy away from adding a bit of dazzle to your evening makeup with lip gloss.  

If you’re not sure about the right eye makeup or lip shade for your evening makeup, try putting it all together virtually  to use with the rest of your glam evening makeup look, use the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool to try different lipstick colours and textures virtually. If you’re still looking to learn all the skills necessary to ace an evening makeup, check out the versatile face makeup tips and routines brought to you by Maybelline India. 

Do check out Maybelline Makeup Blogs on -

• Cut crease eye makeup - Cut crease eye makeup in simple steps

• Simple eyeliner styles - Different types of stunning yet simple eyeliner styles

• Bridal makeup looks - Wedding Day makeup looks and unique ideas

• Concealer use - Where to apply concealer & how to apply concealer

• Traditional bridal makeup - Indian bridal makeup tutorial for your special day

• Bengali bridal look - Create stunning traditional Bengali bride looks

• Face makeup - Create a flawless makeup base and put your best face forward with these face makeup ideas and tips.