Makeup

Night before

Professional step-by-step

• 1Skin Prep: Silicone or water primer all over face — let it set 2 minutes before touching
• 2Foundation: Full-coverage matte foundation (warm/golden undertone) — apply with damp sponge in pressing motions, not strokes
• 3Concealer: 1–2 shades lighter under eyes — bake with loose powder for 3–5 minutes, then dust off
• 4Eyeshadow — Lid: Pack malachite green shimmer shadow across the entire movable lid using a flat brush, then deepen the outer V with dark forest green or khaki
• 5Eyeshadow — Crease & Lower: Blend a dark charcoal/black into the crease and lower lash line using a fluffy blending brush — this creates the cinematic smoke depth
• 6Kajal + Liner: Line upper and lower waterline with jet-black kajal. Draw a precise graphic wing using liquid liner — extend 5–8mm past the outer corner angled upward
• 7Contour + Blush: Contour cheekbones and jawline with a matte brown 2 shades deeper than skin; dust a warm terracotta blush on the apples and sweep toward temples
• 8Red Lip: Line lips with a matching red liner. Fill entire lip with liner first. Apply 2 layers of matte red lipstick, blotting between coats. Clean edges with a concealer brush

Budget kit