8 Make-Up Tips for Prom

Are you a teenage girl who knows next to nothing about makeup, much less how to choose and apply the right kind of makeup for prom. Ann Marie Weinert lives in Chicago and has been a makeup artist for five years in the beauty industry. She has experience with national advertising campaigns, including projects for Lasalle Bank, Tampax, and Cosmopolitan, and she offers these makeup tips for prom.

Tip #1 Complexion/Blush

When picking makeup for your complexion it is a matter of trial and error. I've found that I can match most skin pigments using makeup from M*A*C or Chanel. In addition, I believe that placement is more important than color when it comes to blush. Blush should, as a general rule, be very subtle. It's a highlight, not the focus. The placement of blush really depends on the shape of your face and the kind of look you are going for.

Tip#2 Covering up Acne or Scars

M*A*C has a great full-coverage concealer that really covers just about anything, including scars and acne. It's very thick and should be cut with moisturizer if you require less coverage in certain areas. Another good idea for covering blemishes is to use makeup fixatives that conceal different skin textures. For example, M*A*C has a prep & prime primer that fills in pores and acne scars. They also have a strobe cream that reflects light, which, when used under foundation, gives a dewy look and makes it harder to see skin imperfections.

Tip #3 Techniques for enhancing Your Eyes

There are two keys to doing eyes: brushes & quantity of product. The wrong brushes and you won't be able to get a desired blend. Too much cosmetic product and your eyes will look small. This is also an area where trial & error will really help. Here's a tip for making your eyes look bigger: use white eyeliner on the bottom inside eye ledge. Another tip is curling your eyelashes! This will pull them up and make your eyes look large. My best tip for smoky eyes is to blend, blend, blend. Apply a little color at a time and really blend it in before adding more to make it darker.

Tip #4 Reapplying Makeup for Prom Night