I like to do fun things with my makeup when I’m headed out with friends, like using false lashes and putting on extra highlighter. For my night-out makeup routine, there are a few products I consistently use that keep my makeup looking fresh all night.
I depend on a good primer for both eyes and face. My favorite eye primer is Urban Decay’s Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion because it keeps my eyeshadow on all day and looking like I just put it on. Without this, eyeshadow will crease and start to look gross. This primer retails for $22 at Ulta and is well worth the price.
My favorite face primer is Maybelline’s FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Redness Control Primer, which retails for $9.99 at Ulta. This keeps my foundation in place all night. I like other primers in this collection by Maybelline, but I choose to use the redness control based on my skin color.
False lashes are a fun way to step up your makeup for a night out. I don’t wear them regularly, as they can be a bit tricky to apply, but I love using them when I’m going to an event. I always use Ardell’s Cluster Wispies #602 because they look natural but still help you get that glamorous look. They retail for $3.99 at Ulta.
If false lashes aren’t for you, a great mascara can give your lashes extra volume. I like mascara for all occasions, and I wear it every day. If you don’t like wearing makeup, adding just mascara is a simple way to make your eyes pop. I recommend Stila’s Huge Extreme Lash Mascara because it adds length and tons of volume. This mascara can be found at Ulta for $23.
I like to set my foundation with either loose or pressed powder to keep my face from getting too shiny. When going out, it is a good idea to have a compact pressed powder with you to be able to touch up, especially if you get oily. Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder is a great pressed powder that comes with a sponge to apply on the go. It comes in 12 different shades and costs $7.99 at Ulta.
Be wary of using too much powder when you go out, though, because it can make your face look powdery and too pale in pictures with flash. Use just enough to set your foundation and to avoid cakey, unnatural looking skin.
