We’ve all been there-the natural makeup for daytime that, of course, needed to be amped up a bit for an evening event. The secret to a magical day-to-night transformation is in just a few strategic tweaks; you won’t need to erase it all and start anew. Continue reading to learn how to easily transform your daytime makeup into a stunning nighttime style in mere minutes.
- The Base: Keep It Fresh
Start with light coverage: Team a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation that works for you during the day; it’s breathable and natural-looking.
Touch up for evening: By the end of the day, your base might look a little worn. Refresh your foundation on particular parts with a damp beauty blender or add a bit more coverage. A creamy concealer does magic for under-eye touch-ups. - From Barely-There Eyes to Bold Drama
Day look: Stick to neutral colors-beiges, taupes, soft pinks. You can even pull off a minimalist look, where it’s just one swipe of mascara. Night look: Add drama with the addition of depth in eyeshadow color on the crease or outer corner of the eyes. Alternatively, add instant glamour with a shimmery lid color or metallic eyeliner. Cap with a second coat of mascara, or, for total drama, false lashes. - The Magic of Eyeliner
For Day: Brown or grey eyeliner lightly accentuating the lash line from underneath can achieve a day look that is subtle, yet natural.
For Night: Try swapping in black for brown, winging the liner into a cat-eye, or smudging for a sultry, smoked-out eye. For an edgier look, you can even try to introduce color pops like navy or emerald. - Glowing Cheeks All Day and Night
Day look: A light wash of peach or pink blush on the apples of your cheeks keeps you looking fresh and awake.
Night look: Layer a bronzer or contour powder just beneath your cheekbones for added depth. Give oomph to your cheekbones by highlighting them for an evening look. - Lips: Quick Color Makeovers
Day look: Take neutral colors on the lips-only nude, pink, or any other shade of tinted lip balm.
Night look: Swap out your daytime lip for a bold red, berry, or deep nude. If you’re crunched for time, layering a gloss over your daytime lip gives it an instant night-approved promotion.
- Setting Spray-the Secret Weapon
From daytime to nighttime, one thing that will keep your makeup in place is a setting spray. If it is a night-time affair, go for a dewy setting spray and give yourself that extra oomph of glow.
Day-to-Night Essentials to Carry in Your Bag
The following listed essentials one must carry along in their makeup bags for quick touch-ups:
Compact powder or blotting papers
One small eyeshadow palette containing neutrals and darker shades
Black eyeliner
A travel-sized mascara
Lipstick for your nighttime look
Highlighter stick or cream
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:1- How can I make sure my day time makeup doesn’t crease before the night?
Apply your primer in the morning and set your base with translucent powder. Reapply by blotting the oily parts with a tissue or blotting paper before adding extra makeup.
Q:2- Can bold lips be pulled off anytime of the day and night?
Of course! If you adore bold lips, pop them on during the day with less eye makeup; then, balance it out for nighttime with some bolder eyeshadow or liner.
Q:3- How to Transition from Work Look to Party Look?
Highlight your eyes and lips. Add eyeliner, darker eyeshadow, and a bold lip. And if you are running really short on time, just a hint of highlighter and a red lipstick can get you ready for parties in minutes.
Q:4- Should I carry all my makeup with me for a day-to-night look?
No! You will just need a few of those essential things: compact powder, eyeliner, lipstick, and a small eyeshadow palette. With these, you can easily have quick touch-ups.
Q:5- What’s the fastest way to update my face for evening?
Use a hydrating mist or spray, blot off excess oil, and touch up with your concealer or foundation. Just a dot of highlighter will instantly wake up your look.
Conclusion
It’s all about preparing and ramping up an already decent base makeup with quick cheats. Working on the depth of your eyes, giving definition to the lips, and refreshing the base are great areas where touching up will get you evening-ready, glam seamlessly transitioning from fresh daytime glow into evening-ready glam with just a few products and some simple techniques.
Just remember, makeup is for adding that extra little kick to your good looks and letting your personality pop! Now, experiment with that look, have fun, and let your style shine-day or night!
