3 Ways To 'Go Green' With This Guide On Makeup For A Green Dress

Green as a colour is lively, daring, elegant, and a must-have in one’s wardrobe. Besides this, there are endless options and various shades of green to choose from, which compliment most skin tones. While picking a green outfit is easy, finalising makeup for that dress can be a difficult task! Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Be it a deep dark green shade or a lovely sea green attire, we have three different makeup ideas that will go with almost every green dress you own. Read our guide on ‘makeup for green dress’ and steal the show with confidence. 

3 Green Outfit Makeup Ideas

Wondering which type of makeup to wear with green dress? Listed below are three simple ideas for makeup for green dress that will surely make heads turn! We have primarily focused on the eye makeup details so you know how to complement the dress colour properly and balance the entire makeup look while working with various shades of green.  

1. Makeup for a light green dress

Lighter shades of green call for high-end drama! To style yourself pretty, go for bold eye makeup. Remember, nothing speaks boldly like smokey eyes. Create a smokey eye look and take your eye makeup for green dress up a notch by adding some shimmer on it. Apply mascara to add volume to your eyelashes. Opt for soft pink tones of blush such as peach or rose and turn on the glam quotient by highlighting your cheeks lightly. Finish off your face makeup with primer, concealer, and foundation, apply a brown lipstick and accessorise your look with earrings. 

 

Our picks: 

 

• Eyeshadow – Maybelline Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

 

• Mascara – Maybelline Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara

 

• Blush – Maybelline Fit Me Mono Blush – Nude Peach

 

• Highlighter – Maybelline Facestudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter

 

• Lipstick – Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Crayon Lipstick – Enjoy The View

2. Makeup for a sea-green dress

Sea green is a gorgeous colour that if worn with the right type of makeup can make the ultimate party statement. If you feel that pairing that sea green beauty, hanging in your closet, with makeup is a tricky business; allow us to guide you. Trust us, you can create a simple makeup for green dress in no time and we’ll show you how! Set the base following the usual steps. Next, shape your eyebrows using an eyebrow pencil. Select golden eyeshadow makeup for green dress and highlight your upper lid. Define your eyes with a kajal and add length to your lashes with a lengthening mascara. Add a hint of colour to your face makeup with a rose blush. Complete your makeup for green dress with coral lipstick. 

 

Our picks: 

 

• Eyebrows – Maybelline Fashion Brow Cream Pencil

 

• Eyeshadow – Maybelline City Mini Eyeshadow Palette – Rooftop Bronze

 

• Mascara - Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara

 

• Kajal – Maybelline Colossal Kajal 24HR

 

• Blush – Maybelline Fit Me Mono Blush – Rose

 

• Lipstick – Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick – Craving Coral

3. Makeup for a dark green dress

While wearing a dark green dress, it is essential to balance your makeup with a few lighter elements to prevent it from looking gaudy. A curated set of products can help you get the perfect makeup look for a dark green dress. To style this super trendy colour and complement the dark tones of your green dress, create a cut crease look. Once you are done with your face makeup, move on to create cut crease eye makeup for green dress. Start by using a brown eyeshadow on your crease and following it with a brightening concealer across your eyelid. Go for a shade or two lighter to achieve the desired look and add drama to your eyes with an intense black volumising and lengthening mascara. Give your cheeks a naturally flushed look by applying a pink blush. Enhance your lip makeup with bright red lipstick, which will offer you a gorgeous contrast against the dress. Look in the mirror to notice how beautifully you have achieved this stunning makeup for green dress effortlessly! 

 

Our picks: 

 

• Eyeshadow – Maybelline New City Mini Eyeshadow Palette – Westside Roses

 

• Mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Cosmic Black Waterproof Mascara

 

• Blush – Maybelline Fit Me Mono Blush – Pink

 

• Lipstick – Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Rogue Reds – Gritty

 

Now that you know which makeup to wear with green dress and how to select eye makeup for green dress, go ahead and experiment with the looks that you found interesting. However, there are certain tips that you must consider while doing your makeup. 

Tips to Keep in Mind While Creating Makeup For Green Dress

• If you choose a green-based eye makeup for green dress, make sure you pick the exact eyeshadow shade as your dress colour. 

 

• Do not overdo your makeup with everything in green, such as green eyeliner and green eyeshadow. 

 

• To compliment your green dress and makeup, rely on light hues such as beige or light grey. 

 

• Depending on the shade of your green dress, choose lighter or darker shades of lipstick. 

 

• If you have emerald coloured dress, you can use pearl highlighters. 

 

• Try to apply thick eyeliner (especially on the outer edges of your eyes) to get a bold and contrasting look.   

 

If our guide on ‘makeup for green dress’ sounds overwhelming, don’t fret! We have the right solution for you. You can now finalise your eye, face and lip makeup easily with the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool. This tool helps you experiment with different makeup products virtually, from the comfort of your home, and without you having to spend a penny. Moreover, you can also virtually choose your perfect foundation shade with the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool. Isn’t it great! So, go green and make the jaws drop with your gorgeous green outfit makeup.