If you’re looking for work makeup inspiration, then you’re in the right place.
Wearing makeup for going out on the town offers you so many options and a lot of freedom. When it comes to workplace makeup, however, it can be hard to find what works for you. While some people want to go into work with a full face, others want to wear no makeup and work.
And both of those are absolutely okay! You have to do what’s best for you <3 However, if you’re looking for work makeup ideas and inspiration, this is the blog post for you. I’m sharing 10 amazing ideas for workplace makeup that I think you’re gonna love!
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The Best Work Makeup Ideas:
1. Fresh Face
This idea is for those of you who don’t want your makeup to be noticeable when you go to work. For fresh face makeup, I’d recommend spot concealing, blush, highlight, and setting spray/powder! This allows for a really natural look that still elevates your vibe 🙂
2. Power Brows
When I say power brows, I don’t mean the block brows of the 2010s (never again). I’m talking about a sculpted, filled, yet still natural brow look. To achieve this, I’d recommend using a tinted brow pomade (for sparse eyebrows) or a clear one (for thicker brows that still need definition).
Since your eyebrows help shape your entire face, having your brows being locked down is a great way to uplevel your makeup look!
3. The Perfect Neutral Lip
If you wear makeup, having the perfect go-to lip color is a must. It doesn’t matter what type of makeup look you have: a staple neutral lip product can be the icing on the cake.
For a work makeup look, a neutral lip look is a great idea: it’s not super over-the-top but still packs a punch. Wearing a flattering lip shade also subsequently flatters you (consider this step your weapon against the workplace fluorescent lights lol). 😉
4. Subtle Highlight
Subtle highlight can often times be the perfect touch to really pull a makeup look together. For a natural highlight, I recommend going for a cream or liquid highlight!
For work makeup, finding a highlighter that complements your skin tone will make all the difference.
5. Fun Eyeshadow
This idea is perfect for the office parties (or even the day-to-day if that’s your thing). I love spicing up my eyeshadow looks by adding glitter or even an ombre design.
6. Contour Time
This is for the person who wants to go to their job with a lil extra definition. While I don’t recommend overdoing it with the contour to avoid looking harsh, a little bit of light contour on areas you want to minimize will take your makeup to the next level.
7. A Minimalist Cat Eye
Who doesn’t love a good liner moment? Whether you achieve this look with either powder or liquid liner or even a liner stick is up to you.
For a classic work makeup look, I recommend doing your eyeliner in a dark brown with a slightly extended wing! For true cohesiveness, match your eyeshadow and/or lip color with your liner (or have them complement each other)!
8. Time For Blush
You can never have too much blush (for the most part). For a blush look that will last the entire workday, go for a cream or liquid blush!
9. All Matte Look
This is for my oily gals or even people in the fall/winter months right now. An all matte look can be super professional because it doesn’t attract too much attention but still looks amazing!
You can go matte for your foundation and lip product!
10. Match Your Makeup With Your Outfit
This is the ultimate boss makeup move which gives off *put-together vibes* – the best way I could describe it lol 😉
For example, if I was wearing a mainly beige/brown outfit to work, I’d complement it with glittery beige/gold eyeshadow, goldish highlight, and a beige lip color!
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