15 Chic and Confident Makeup Looks for the Office
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When it comes to professional makeup, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Makeup should be all about enhancing your appearance, boosting your self-confidence, and standing out in the crowd for all the right reasons, and that includes when you're at work.
Even if you're in an industry that requires a softer or more demure look, you can still experiment with work makeup. If you’re concerned about overdoing it, don’t be: Low-key work makeup is totally achievable, as long as you're willing to keep an open mind as you discover the products and techniques that work best for your needs.
A little bit of inspiration can go a long way, which is why we’ve selected some of the best natural celebrity makeup looks. From Kim Kardashian’s effortless take on bronze glam to Zendaya’s graphic eyeliner, there’s something for every makeup lover who wants to make a statement while still keeping things simple. Plus, we’ve asked a few of our favorite makeup artists to provide some tips on how to get each look. Keep reading to get all the work makeup inspiration you need, full of soft glamour worthy of dressing for the job you want.
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Neutral Glow
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We love J.Lo’s fresh skin and earthy, subtly shimmery eyeshadow tones. ‘’Get the look by applying a cool gray eyeliner to the lower waterline. Use a gray shimmer eyeshadow all around the eye and a brown eyeshadow in the crease,’’ says makeup artist and cosmetologist Ariana Rose. She recommends keeping skin fresh with a satin finish, as well as staying away from any shimmery highlighters so as not to overdo it.
For lips and cheeks, choose light, peachy-nude tones. ‘’For lash wearers, I’d recommend doubling up on wispy lashes or opting for individual lashes and layering them from the outer to the inner corner,’’ Rose advises.
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Glossy Glamour
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We're obsessed with Saweetie’s fresh-faced approach to natural glam, which provides some stunning work makeup inspiration. This look is all about the winged liner, matte skin, and lashes. ‘’Choose a neutral shimmer gloss, matte skin, contour, and apply a neutral blush,’’ Rose says. To make your lashes pop, amp up the mascara or choose a double-layer mink eyelash. Rose recommends applying winged liner and opting for a soft shimmer eyeshadow for your eyelids and inner corners.
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Skin First
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Lizzo’s take on natural makeup is all about the skin. Matte skin is always in, and the singer has kept it simple by using similar tones on her cheeks and lips. We recommend using a chocolate lip liner and a rose-colored gloss with little to no shimmer.
To achieve Lizzo’s smokey eye, Rose recommends using tape to apply the eyeshadow first so you can clean up any excess product with a makeup wipe as you create a smoky brown, winged eye. As for the lashes, Rose suggests keeping them natural and longer on the outer corner.
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Smoky Radiance
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Even when Normani opts for minimal makeup, her skin always has a radiant glow. We recommend choosing a foundation with a satin finish, then applying a soft contour. ‘’For the eyes, a satin cool brown eyeshadow would be perfect for creating this shape,’’ Rose says. ‘’The easiest way to do this is to look straight in the mirror and start from the outer corner of the eye, creating a line towards your temple.’’ If you want to make your eyes subtly pop, finish off the look with a yellow-gold eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eye and some mascara.
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Classic Red
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The best part of Selena Gomez’s look is her glowing skin, though we're also partial to her defined brows and that perfect red lip. To achieve this look, keep your makeup fresh with a soft pink cheek and a bold lipstick shade. Rose recommends using a lip liner before applying lipstick. ‘’Choose a magenta red lipstick with a shine to it,’’ she adds. Read More...
