Dinner party makeup can be surprisingly difficult to get right. You want to look a little more polished than you would during the day, but heavy smoky eyes, strong contour, and layers of shimmer can feel like too much once you are sitting under warm restaurant or dining room lighting. These 10 Dinner Party Makeup…

Icy blue makeup can look dreamy in a palette, but once you start applying it, the color can become much brighter or colder than expected. Too much pale blue may wash out the eyes, while heavy silver shimmer can make the whole look feel flat instead of fresh. These 10 Icy Blue Makeup Looks Inspired…

Chocolate brown makeup is one of those trends that looks simple until you try to balance every shade on your face. Too much deep brown can make the eyes feel heavy, while using the same tone on the lids, cheeks, and lips can leave the whole look a little flat. These 14 Chocolate Brown Makeup…

Purple makeup can look gorgeous in a palette but surprisingly intense once it reaches your eyes. A little too much violet can overpower the rest of your face, while using purple on the eyes, cheeks, and lips all at once can make the whole look feel busy. The good news is that you do not…

Red makeup can be striking, but it is also one of those colors that becomes intense very quickly. A little too much red around the eyes can make the look feel heavy, while combining strong red shadow, blush, and lipstick can leave every feature competing for attention. These 10 Red Makeup Looks That Feel Bold…

Silver makeup can look beautiful in a compact, then feel much harder to balance once it is on your eyes. Too much metallic shadow can make the lid look flat, while combining silver with very dark liner, strong highlight, and a bold lip can quickly make the whole look feel heavier than you planned. These…

Gold makeup can look stunning in a palette, then feel much harder to use once you start getting ready. Too much metallic shadow can flatten the eyes, while piling gold onto the lids, cheeks, and lips at the same time can make the whole look feel overly shiny. These 12 Gold Makeup Looks That Feel…

Festival makeup can be tricky to balance. You want something more playful than your everyday routine, but a full face of glitter, neon shadow, gems, and graphic liner can quickly feel uncomfortable or difficult to maintain once you are outside for hours. These 10 Festival Makeup Looks That Are Bold but Wearable bring in color…

Birthday makeup can be surprisingly hard to plan. You want something more exciting than your everyday routine, but you may not want heavy glitter, an unfamiliar bold lip, or makeup that feels uncomfortable halfway through dinner. Add photos, different lighting, and an outfit you already spent time choosing, and the decision can become another thing…

Choosing a prom dress can feel easier than deciding what makeup to wear with it. Once the dress is hanging in your room, you may start wondering whether your eyeshadow should match the fabric, whether a bold lip will compete with the color, or whether your usual makeup will disappear in evening photos. These 12…