Table of Contents
- Why Black Dresses Are the Perfect Canvas for Makeup?
- Eye Makeup Ideas to Complement a Black Dress
- Lipstick Shades That Pop with Black
- Foundation and Contour Tips for Party Nights
- Highlighter or No Highlighter? Creating a Balanced Glow
- FAQs
Why Black Dresses Are the Perfect Canvas for Makeup?
Every woman has a black dress in her wardrobe. It's the perfect little outfit for not just a party but also any celebration you can name. You can never go wrong with a LBD! It's versatile, elegant and there are endless options to customize your makeup around it. A black dress is the perfect canvas for makeup because you can either dress up like you're going to a red carpet or do a soft barely-there makeup look. Black is the chill one of the group that doesn't clash with other colors and diverts the attention to your face.
Eye Makeup Ideas to Complement a Black Dress
Dark feminine eye makeup
Bold eye makeup is the epitome of dark feminine energy. To achieve this look start by filling in your brows with an eyebrow pencil and use the attached brush to give them structure. Add a bit of concealer to define the edges. Next use primer on your eyelids to prevent creasing. Add the Haul shade from the Color Studio-Pro Eyeshadow Palette in your crease as a transition shade. Using the same palette, take the shade Persuasion and blend it into the outer corner and crease. Now take a shimmery shade of eyeshadow and apply it on your eyelid with your fingers. Take an eyeliner and draw a thin line on your upper lash line slightly extending it outwards. Apply a volumizing mascara to finish it up.
Golden sunset eye makeup
Gold is the perfect color for maintaining the elegant look of a Black Dress. This makeup is suitable for both brunch dates and evening parties. Start by priming your eyelids and setting it with some powder. Optional hack that'll save your time is to stick a tape at the outer corner of your eye tilted towards the tail of your eyebrows. Now take a nude shade from the Reversal Eye Shadow Palette and apply it as a base shade. Using the same palette, apply the Truth shade on your lash line like you're applying eyeliner and blend it upwards onto your lid.. Now for adding the glow use the Golden shade all over your eyelid. Apply the brown shade on your lower lash line as well with a dab of highlighter on your inner corner. Finish it by applying voluminous mascara to your lashes.
Smokey eye shadow
A Smokey eye makeup is equally fashionable as any Black dress and will add an edgy glam to your whole appearance. First use primer on your eyes to create a smooth base for blending. For your transition shade use Haul from the Color Studio-Pro Eyeshadow Palette above your crease. In your crease and outer corner add the shade Intuition and blend it well. Now take a black eyeliner pencil and add it to your outer V concentrated towards the lash line and smudging and blending it seamlessly into your crease. Add the deep brown shade or black shade to your lower lash line. Optionally add highlighter to your inner corner and finish it with a lengthening mascara.
Lipstick Shades That Pop with Black
Red
The most timeless shade of lipstick for a Black dress is Red. It's perfectly bold and eats every single time. Red lips with a Black dress makes you feel confident and elegant. If you have cool undertones, choose blue-based reds like cherry or crimson. Whereas if you have warm undertones, orange-based reds like scarlet or vermillion will look good.
Deep Plum
If you like to have all eyes on you, Deep plum will bring the attention to you! Its rich and dark color that exudes “mysterious girl” vibes perfect for a black dress. The hue of Deep plum suits most skin tones especially approved on darker complexions.
Fuchsia
Going out on a date in your prettiest black dress? Apply a bold Fuchsia shade of lipstick to give off a fun and flirty vibe. It works for both day and night time and adds spice to your outfit. Fuchsia lipstick and black dress looks great on medium and dark skin tones because it creates a beautiful contrast on the skin.
Soft Pink
If “soft romantic girl” is your core personality, then a soft pink lipstick will grace your black dress. Pink lipstick brings a fresh and young appearance that works for any kind of event. It looks flawless on fair and medium skin tone.
Foundation and Contour Tips for Party Nights
Prep the skin well
Before you apply your foundation, prepare your skin to ensure a smooth and natural looking makeup base. Use a good moisturizer and primer suitable to your skin type which will allow you to avoid a cakey foundation.
Choose a long-wear formula
Consider using medium to full coverage matte foundation that is transfer-proof and water-proof and will last through the evening. You can even go for an HD foundation if you'll be taking flash photos at the party.
Set it and have fun
Set your makeup with translucent or tinted powder using a brush and focus on areas that tend to get oily. At the end use a setting spray to seal in your makeup.
Place it right
For contour, placing it strategically according to your face matters! Apply it on your cheekbones, along your hairline, temples and under your jawbone to frame your face. Also draw soft contour lines on the sides of your nose bridge.
Highlighter or No Highlighter? Creating a Balanced Glow
If you should use Highlighter or not in makeup for black dress depends on your preference. Use highlighter if you want a glowing and glamorous look that'll make you the life of the party. Apply it to your cheekbones, top of nose bridge & nose tip and cupid’s bow. Highlighter will look good with matte makeup.
And skip highlighter if you want a matte and sophisticated look. No highlighter gives a clean and minimal appearance that is good for long events. No highlighter is good for dewy foundations and humid weather.
FAQs
What makeup look goes with a black dress?
Every makeup look suits a black dress due to its versatility. Smokey eyes and red lips, brown and gold eye makeup with soft pink lips are great options.
What lipstick shade works best for a party with a black dress?
Lipstick shades like red, plum, pink or nude look beautiful on a black dress you're wearing to a party.
How do I make sure my makeup lasts all night?
To make your makeup last all night, apply primer before makeup and setting spray after makeup. Use long-wear and water-proof formulas and set your face with powder.
Is a matte or dewy look better for night parties?
Both dewy and matte makeup works for night parties and the choice depends on your outfit and mood. Matte makeup provides a polished and long-lasting finish whereas dewy makeup offers a youthful glow and radiance.
Can I do minimal makeup with a black dress?
Yes, you can dorn a black dress with minimal makeup and still be the main character at the party! Blend your bse makeup well, add a hint of blush, mascara and soft pink or nude lipstick for an effortless look.
Can I wear bold eye makeup with a black dress?
Absolutely. Bold eye makeup looks perfect with a bold black dress. Dramatic smokey eyes, metallic looks and vibrant eye makeup on black dress will make you the centre of attention.
What highlighter shade works best with a black dress look?
Highlighter in the champagne, gold or rose gold shades adds warmth and glow and complements a black dress.
