Makeup can do wonders for your overall look, no matter what the occasion or your style—a soft, romantic look is a timeless classic and perfect for a special evening, such as evening weddings or dinners. Even if you have never tried makeup before, or are a self-proclaimed makeup novice, these five easy makeup techniques will help you achieve a beautiful natural glow in no time.
Choose a Neutral Lip
A neutral lip color is essential for achieving a soft and romantic look, as it won’t take away from the other aspects of your makeup. A shade like light pink or beige will naturally enhance your lips, providing a subtle contrast against your skin tone. To make your lip color last longer and last throughout the day, apply lip balm before applying your lipstick. Use a lip liner that’s close to your natural lip color to perfect and define the shape of your lips and a creamy lipstick, like a mousse consistency, that will give you an all-day natural look.
A neutral lip color is essential for achieving a soft and romantic look, as it won’t take away from the other aspects of your makeup.
Define your Eyes
Eyes are an important part of a soft, romantic look—they are the windows to your soul. For the ultimate romantic look, a great starting point is a transparent eyeshadow that gives you a subtle glow, like rose gold or champagne. Next, define your eyes with liner, either a liquid or kohl pencil—choose a brown or grey color for a natural, romantic look. Then, use a brown mascara for your lashes; this will make your eyes look naturally bigger and open.
Highlight your Cheeks
To give your face a natural, romantic look, make sure to add some warmth to your cheeks with a rosy blush. Sweep a small amount of blush across your cheeks from the apples up towards your temples; this will provide a hint of color that will add dimension and softness to your makeup. If you want a dewy finish, try a liquid highlighter applied on your cheekbones and blended well—this will add a soft, glossy finish.
To give your face a natural, romantic look, make sure to add some warmth to your cheeks with a rosy blush.
Conceal Imperfections
You want to look as natural as possible and keep any blemishes or imperfections away from your soft look. A great way to cover up any dark spots and evening out your skin tone is with a concealer. Pick a concealer that’s the same shade as your foundation and target the areas where you need coverage and blend it out with a sponge, beauty blender, or brush—make sure to blend it well to avoid any streaky lines.
You want to look as natural as possible and keep any blemishes or imperfections away from your soft look.
Long Lasting Makeup
To keep your soft and romantic look for the entire evening, make sure to use products with a long-lasting finish. A primer is a must-have product when applying makeup and will ensure that your makeup will stay put all day, even throughout a special occasion like a wedding or party. Apply a primer to the areas you need it the most, like under your eyes and around the nose. You can also use a setting spray to make sure your makeup stays fresh and in place throughout the night and use blotting papers or a tissue to clean up any excess oils that come up throughout the evening.
Apply a primer to the areas you need it the most, like under your eyes and around the nose.
As you can see, creating a soft, romantic look can easily be achieved with the right makeup techniques. With a neutral lip, defined eyes, statement cheeks and highlighter, and long lasting makeup, you can create and maintain your dream romantic look. And following these tips, you don’t have to worry about your makeup covering up your natural beauty—you’ll be sure to shine brighter than the stars.
