Makeup School: Day 20 - Corporate Makeup

My in-class corporate makeup on the beautiful Cassie

Possibly the most conservative of the makeup types I've done so far. Think corporate ads; this look is all about looking natural, professional, and seeming trustworthy enough for you to happily hand your money over.

With a well rested, hydrated complexion, bright eyes, and a disarming smile, the I-just-naturally-look-this-amazing-straight-out-of-bed makeup can be a daytime staple. There is also room to build on the look to take you straight from day to night, office to party.

Here's how it's done:

1. Moisturise face and prime eyes.
2. Apply a light, neutral colour wash over the entire eye area (a hint of shimmer here is ok).
3. Add depth with a layer of colour in a medium dusty tone (brown, pink or purples work well) over mobile lids to socket line.
4. If the browbone is fairly protruding with an overhang, use a darker shade just under the browbone in a socket eye technique. Otherwise, dab the darker shade on the outer corners, and blend inwards.
5. Line eyes with a straight, flat eyeliner brush swiped in dark brown eyeshadow. This blends better and gives a softer look than pencil liners.
6. Curl lashes and apply 2 coats of mascara. For Cassie's look, I also chose to add 5 thin, individual lashes from outer corners; not enough to detect, but just enough to give her eyes a bit more emphasis. Windows to the soul and all...
7. Prime the face and spot conceal. Spot concealling is the best way to keep from looking like you've applied too much makeup.
8. Brush on foundation and sponge off excess.
9. Brows should be well groomed and darkened into a natural curve with eyeshadow. Fix any stray hairs with brow fix to last the long work hours.
10. Blush should be swiped gently in a lazy-j motion from apples and dragged out to temples. Blend colour down into hollows for slight contouring.
11. Line lips with natural coloured lip liner and swipe on lipstick that is a shade darker than natural lips. You know, those tones that arn't usually as exciting to wear and kinda inbetween pinks and browns?
12. Finish with a slick of gloss to keep the look fresh. Try not to overdo the gloss. This is just to add a hint of moisture.

Now go out and climb that corporate ladder while looking effortlessly chic!

xxEva