I’ve Done Red Carpet Makeup for 10+ Years: Here, An Easy Tip To Lift The Face

Prep: A must for any makeup look. “Prep your skin by cleansing and moisturizing to create a smooth canvas for makeup application. This step is always key!” says Seropian. Prime: A hydrating primer can help your latte makeup last even longer. Find our favorite skin-loving formulas here. Eyeshadow: “Choose neutral shades like browns and oranges to create a warm latte-toned eyeshadow look,” says Seropian. “Apply a lighter shade on the lid, a medium shade in the crease, and a darker shade on the outer corner for dimension.” As a general rule, darker tones recede an area, while lighter hues bring the attention front and center. Westman Atelier’s Les Jours Eye Pods are basically made for this look, IMO.   Eyeliner & mascara: Both are optional depending on how natural-leaning you want to go, but Seropian is partial to a thin line of brown or black liner along the upper lash line, as well as a few swipes of mascara to enhance those flutters. Foundation & concealer: Whether you use a skin tint or a full-coverage foundation, try blending with your fingertips to really help the product melt into your skin. “Use a concealer that matches your skin tone to cover any blemishes, dark circles, or redness,” Seropian adds. Powder: “Set your foundation and concealer with a translucent or setting powder to prevent creasing and extend the wear of your makeup,” she says. Here’s a trick to getting powder just right—and avoid the product sinking into fine lines. Contour: Use a matte, cool-toned contour to define your cheekbones, jawline, hairline, and anywhere else you’d like to sculpt. Bronzer: Choose a warmer toned bronzer (like Kjaer Weis’ Cream Bronzer) and use it in place of blush, blending it on the apples of your cheeks upward. This is how you achieve that natural-looking, warm glow; because there are no tones of pink (aside from your natural flush), it will look super bronzy and sunkissed. Highlighter: “Apply a shimmery highlighter to the high points of your face, such as the cheekbones, brow bone, and the tip of your nose, to add a glowing effect,” Seropian says. Saie’s Glow Sculpt in the shade “Quartzglow” provides the perfect hit of brightness. Or if you don’t care for shimmer, feel free to skip this step! Lips: “For the latte-inspired look, opt for a nude or warm-toned lip color,” she adds. “You can choose a creamy lipstick or a lip gloss for a glossy finish.” CTZN Cosmetics has the best nudes in the game, and Victoria Beckham Beauty makes a dreamy, clear lip gloss to swipe over. Set: For a naturally dewy finish, spritz a setting spray all over your face to lock in the masterpiece. Find our favorite picks here, if you need a recommendation.