Metallic makeup has been the breakout beauty trend of the summer, but its reign won’t stop with the beginning of the fall. If you pay attention to makeup looks of models during New York Fashion week as well as the current fashion week in Milan, you could see that most designers jumped on the metallic beauty bandwagon. Although silver makeup was present, golden was more prevalent. According to the most famous beauty experts nowadays, golden makeup is ideal for colder weather, and it’s the best way to stand out at any party you attend. Although metallic makeup is amazing and makes you look sexy, there’s always a fine line between the perfect look and “you’re trying too hard” effect. This article will teach you how to bring out your inner golden goddess at any party.
1. Eyes of gold
When it comes to metallic makeup and golden shades, eyes are the most obvious places to start. Since golden look already makes you stand out, some women play it safe and opt to have it on eyes rather than elsewhere. To get the sheer wash of gold on the lids, you should use a fluffy blending brush to apply the powder eye shadow. Why? It’s because of the fluffier the brush, the less color it will pick up, and you’ll get to prevent excess eyeshadow from falling onto your cheeks or clothes. On the other hand, if you want denser, more opaque look then you should use a flat, stiffer brush because it delivers more color to your lids.
Regardless of the look, you opt for; you should pair it with black mascara and black eyeliner. If your eyebrows aren’t naturally thick, consider using the filling to give your face extra dimension and make sure your eyes don’t look washed out. It goes without saying that you shouldn’t use filing with a heavy hand, its purpose is to make eyebrows more defined, not to make you look like you just stepped out of a cartoon.
2. Cheekbones of the goddess
If you don’t want to play it safe with the golden look, you should consider applying gold to your cheekbones before you head to the next party. Golden shade on the cheekbones will make your face seemed contoured even without unappealing, heavy contouring. It’s needless to mention that gold on the cheeks gives you a sun-kissed look even in rainy, fall days.
Start by applying powder to your face to accomplish the matte look if you have oily skin or liquid foundation if you have dry skin. It’s unnecessary to pile on more than a powder/foundation and a concealer. Choose subtle makeup for your eyes and apply blush, primer, or one of those palettes for all-over glow with the powder brush onto the apples and cheekbones.
For a complete look, you can also opt for a lipstick or lip gloss in Rose gold.
3. Lips of gold
Nowadays, unusual lip colors are a huge trend and gold belongs to that category. Of course, gold on the lips isn’t something you can wear to work, but it’s ideal look for the party. Here, gold lipstick is similar to red lipstick. It’s not just about finding the perfect shade that works for you; it’s also about the proper application.
It’s needless to mention that if you opt for striking gold lipstick, the eye makeup should be kept to a minimum and you shouldn’t overdo it with accentuating your lips. You can apply gold lipstick on its own for the beautiful and somewhat sparkly hue that is perfect for parties. On the other hand, if you want to keep it more subtle you can apply the lipstick over concealer. In cases when you want your lips to show only a hint of gold, feel free to layer it over a red lipstick. The latter option also gives you the opportunity to have gold on your eyes or cheeks as well.
4. Subtle gold look ready for the party
Let’s say you have a party to attend, or you schedule a random night out with the girls, but you have no time to go home after work to change and re-apply makeup. There’s a way to incorporate gold in your pre-work makeup without going overboard. Apply delicate gold hue onto your eyelids and follow it up by using golden eyeliner that you’ll apply to the outer crease along the top lash line. Using a little bit of gold eye shadow with delicate hue and apply it onto your cheekbones. Then, all there’s left is a black mascara, and that’s it.
While you’re on your way to meet the girls, you can apply rose gold lip gloss and gently brush eye shadow on your chest and neck to get that sparkly look. Plus, gold will entirely mask neck and chest wrinkles. Remember, these two actions can be easily done in the bathroom; you don’t want to spend the entire day in office with “party time” makeup and golden sparkles on the chest.
When choosing eyeshadow for this look, opt for a more subtle shade of gold, striking hues would be inappropriate for work.
5. Gold Smokey Eye
If you’re a fan of a Smokey eye, you’ll love this look. The gold Smokey eye is a perfect makeup option for all elegant and sophisticated girls and women who still want to show off their wild side. All you have to do is to blend bronze and gold eyeshadows along with the lower lash line and all over the eyelid. To finish off the look, you should apply black eyeliner and several coats of mascara. Pair the striking eye makeup with nude lips for the gaze of the goddess.
Conclusion
Gold makeup is a big trend nowadays, and it seems like it’s here to stay. Wearing gold can make you feel royal, sophisticated, and it’s perfect for the parties and celebrations that are ahead of us. It’s needless to mention that gold around your eyes will make under eye bags less visible. Practice with five tips from this article to find the ideal golden look for you.
References
http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/tips/g8585/gold-makeup-eyes-lips/?slide=2&thumbnails=
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