Join us as we share the magic of recreating the monochromatic trend. This beginner’s guide shows how to work with a single coloracross your face to achieve harmony and sophisticationwithout overdoing it. So, let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Guide to Monochrome Perfection
Perfect for a soft, daytime look, monochromatic makeup exudes effortless elegance with minimal products – eyeshadow, lipstick, and skin tint. Let your eyes and lips speak the same language with the following monochromatic makeup steps.
Step 1: Select Your ColorStory
Start your monochromatic makeup journey by choosing a colorthat suits your skin type. Nudes and peach shadesleave a bright, daytime glow; pinks and roses are perfectromantic date; berries and plums are for dramatic party makeup.
Pro Tip: Pick warm colors if you havewarm undertones and cooler colors if your skin undertone is cool.
Step 2: Apply Skin Tint
Monochromatic makeup is subtle; hence, you wouldn’t want to add too many products to your face. Layer skin tint for that glowy, natural finish.
Step 3: Focus on Eye Makeup
For a pop of color, you can prime your eyelids with concealer. Next, move on to apply your selected eyeshadow shades (nudes, peach,pink, roses, berry, plum color) across the lids. For added depth and dimension, apply a slightly darker shade of the same color family in the crease and blend outwards. Complete with a generous swipe of mascara.
Bonus Step: Add a little drama to your monochromatic eye makeup by placing shimmer at the inner corners or center of the lid. This will help reflect light without overwhelming the effect.
Step4: Balance with Lips
Pick a lipstick or lip gloss or lip tintfrom the same colorfamily. It’s okay even if you go for a slightly lighter or deeper shade than the eye shade. For instance, if you arehighlighting rosy lids, pair with a soft mauve lip.
Step5: Monochromatic Cheeks
Your monochromatic makeup is incomplete without rosy cheeks. Lightly apply lipstick or lip tint to the apples of your cheeks to maintain uniformity in color shade and finish the look.
Step 6:Set the Look
Seal the single color magic on your face with a quick spritz of setting spray. Hold the bottle from a distance and spray all over your face.
Additional Tips forMonochromatic Makeup
Here are some expert-approved tips to master the monochromatic makeup look.
- Use contrasting makeup textures and finishes. For instance, glossy lids complement gorgeous, sheer or balmy lipsticks, and matte eyeshadow matches well with glossy lips.
- Apply deeper shades from the same color family for dimension.
- Highlight cheekbones and inner corners to elevate the monochromatic makeup look.
- Blend well to avoid harsh edges or lines.
Monochromatic makeup proves that subtle, single-color makeup can be dramatic too. You don’t need to have a full makeup kit, multiple products or tools, only the right technique and strategic placement are enough to achieve stylish, put-together look in minutes.
By deciding on a single color palette and incorporating it into your eyes, lips, and even cheeks, you can have a stylish, put-together look in minutes. You just need the right eyeshadow and lipstick pair—and there you have it, chic simplified.
