Lavender Frost Makeup Tutorial

Step-by-step

1. 1

   Flawless cool-toned base

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   Apply a medium-coverage foundation with a natural-to-satin finish. Use a cool-toned or neutral concealer under the eyes. Set with finely-milled translucent powder.

2. 2

   Soft mauve crease

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   Blend a soft mauve or dusty purple matte shade into the crease and above. Keep the blending soft and diffused — the crease color should be subtle, not dramatic.

   Tip: A taupe with purple undertones works better than a bright purple for the crease. You want depth, not costume drama.

3. 3

   Lavender shimmer lid

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   Pack a lavender or lilac shimmer onto the lid with a flat brush or fingertip. Focus the most shimmer at the center of the lid. Add a light icy silver or white shimmer to the inner corner for the 'frost' effect.

   Tip: Use a setting spray-dampened brush for maximum shimmer intensity.

4. 4

   Subtle cool contour

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   Use a cool-toned contour shade (taupe, not warm brown) on the hollows of the cheeks, temples, and jawline. This look works best with cool or neutral sculpting — warm bronzer would clash.

5. 5

   Cool pink blush

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   Apply a cool pink or soft mauve blush to the apples of the cheeks and blend upward. The blush should complement the lavender eyes — avoid warm peach or coral.

6. 6

   Pink-lilac lip

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   Line lips with a cool pink or mauve liner. Apply a pink-lilac lipstick or gloss — the lip should echo the eye color family without being too matchy.

7. 7

   Lashes and liner

   Step 7 of 7Almost done!

   Apply a thin line of dark purple or black liner along the upper lash line. Finish with volumizing mascara or wispy strip lashes.