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Prom is a milestone event for many
teenagers. Months are spent in preparation
for the night of dancing, dinner,
and reminiscing with classmates and
friends.
Guys and girls alike agonize over every
decision, from what to wear to whom
to take as a date. With so many choices to
make, ladies may not give as much thought
to their makeup as they do to their gowns
or hair styles. But makeup is an important
consideration on prom night.
Th e following are a few makeup tips for
young ladies who want to shine come prom
night:
FOCUS ON ONE AREA
Many makeup artists prefer to create
one area of focus, such as the lips or the
eyes, on the face. Someone going with bold
eye colors should leave their lips relatively
bland, and vice versa. Th ose who desire a
smokey, lined eye should choose a muted
lip shade, while a nude or shimmery shadow
will complement bold, red lips. Figure
out what makes you feel fabulous and play
to that strength.
If you can’t decide between eyes and
mouth, fi nd another feature to focus on. If
you’re known for your angular cheekbones,
accent them with the right blusher.
CHOOSE COLORS THAT
COMPLEMENT YOU
It can be tempting to match makeup to
the dress you’re wearing. While that approach
can work for some women, it is not
always the right fi t for everyone. It’s much
better to coordinate makeup based on your
skin tone, hair color, and eye color.
If there is a particular color palette that
brightens up your face and makes your eyes
pop, continue to use that for prom makeup
and simply enhance it for extra drama.
MAKE MAKEUP LAST THROUGH
THE NIGHT
Prom makeup should endure through
the entire evening. Th e weather may be
warm and you may spend a good deal of
the night dancing, so choose formulas with
staying power.
Help products along with some key application
tips. Wash and dry your face and
treat accordingly for your type of skin. If
your skin produces a lot of oil, you may
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need to swipe your face with astringent.
Moisturize dry skin so makeup will not
fl ake off later in the night.
Foundation primers can help makeup
stick to the skin better. Translucent blotting
powder can help lock in foundation
and provide an adherent surface for lipstick
and eye shadow. If you’re choosing a
bold lip look, select a product that is longlasting
and bring along your lipstick for
touch-ups.
BE PHOTOREADY
Makeup that looks good in person may
not work as well for the camera. If great
prom photos are your goal, consider matte
fi nishes on makeup and skip high-shine
powders. Some makeup retailers sell highdefi
nition powders and products. While
these certainly may enhance a look under
high-defi nition cameras and are geared
primarily for those on video, they may look
chalky or ghostly under certain camera
lights.
Do a trial run of your makeup and have
someone photograph you to determine how
photos will turn out, tweaking your look as
necessary.
DON’T FRET A BLEMISH OR TWO
Nerves and stress can contribute to
breakouts. A blemished face is not something
you want on prom night, but it’s not
the end of the world, either. Use a concealer
brush to dot concealer on the pimple and
fan out to blend it into the surrounding
skin.
Pat fi nishing powder on the area to lock
it all in. Avoid touching the area, which can
negate the eff ects of the powder.
If makeup is not your forte, consider
working with a makeup artist or speaking
with sales personnel at the makeup counter
of your favorite department store for
additional tips.
Remember, one of the best prom looks
is a winning smile. Th at’s easily achieved
when having fun. Although your look may
be important, the goal of prom is to have
a good time and create memories that will
last a lifetime.
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Create an amazing
makeup look for that
special occasion