10 beautiful makeup combinations to get you out of the basics

Makeup is a great ally of women, whether in everyday life or on special occasions. Undoubtedly, it is a powerful resource to disguise imperfections, but it also offers possibilities to highlight the already valued points of the face.

For makeup to fulfill its function, which is to enhance the look, it must be balanced. The information contained in the eyes and mouth must be balanced and in harmony, especially when we decide to dare a little more.

However, it is important to note that having access to the correct information, it is possible to use it in the most appropriate way and even adapt it from daytime to nighttime visuals with just a few taps.

Discover practical combination options

Last-minute appointments often arise, but we don’t have enough time to plan the makeup choice or even execute it. With that in mind, we made a list of ten makeup combinations, highlighting the eye and mouth regions, to optimize your time and encourage you to try new combinations. See the tips below prepared in collaboration with makeup artist Reijane Alves, from Marcos Proença Cabeleireiros.

1. Eyeliner and red lipstick

This combo is a makeup classic and fits perfectly on any skin tone, but requires a little more attention when applying red lipstick, which must have a precise contour. Makeup artist Reijane adds that this combination can be used both for the day and for the night, and about the harmony with the look she advises the use of clothes in light tones to highlight the make-up.

In this tutorial presented by Camila Coelho, the blogger gives tips on how to adapt her makeup. Before applying the lipstick, she indicates that foundation is applied to the lips during the preparation of the skin, so that it has the color canceled to receive the contour made by the pencil, and then the lipstick.

2. Eyeliner and pink lipstick

Pink lipstick is for women who feel more comfortable to dare and when in doubt, choose plain clothes to avoid excess information. On the situation that lipstick should be used, Reijane says: “This shade of lipstick is ideal for the afternoon or evening period”. This combination adds a girlie touch to your look.

The tutorial is presented by blogger Niina and she mixes a golden eyeshadow with a blush in the eye area, to mark the crease. To contour the lower part of the eyes, she also applies a golden eyeshadow, and finishes with a winged eyeliner. The lipstick chosen was pink with a creamy texture.

3. Eyeliner and neutral lipstick

The smoky is a tactic to attract attention to the eye and at the same time it doesn’t require a lot of technique, nor the use of many differentiated products, because a simple black pencil can fulfill this function. This combination can be a great bet for a party, and as the makeup artist concludes: “This makeup fits perfectly with dark dresses”.

Everyday makeup was the focus of this tutorial, presented by blogger Juliana Góes. She starts the makeup by producing the skin, followed by the eye makeup, with the application of the eyeliner. On the lips, the choice was a nude lipstick, very close to the natural color of the mouth.

4. Dark smokey and red lipstick

In this combination, attention will be drawn to the eyes and mouth at the same time, so a well-groomed skin is critical to a successful makeup. This option is suitable for formal events, such as graduations and weddings, and it is interesting to opt for clothing items without excessive information, so that clothing information does not conflict with makeup information.

In this tutorial inspired by the character Paola Bracho, blogger Lu Ferraes applies the eyeshadow in a smoky way in the crease and highlights the inner part of the eyes with golden eyeshadow. Black pencil was also applied under the eyes and the finalization was due to the dark red lipstick.

5. Dark smokey and pink lipstick

For this combination, the same advice as the above combination is valid, as you have to be careful not to load the look. This is a good makeup suggestion to be used in the club. About the lipstick, Reijane indicates that if the chosen shade is not too intense, this can be a good combination option for bridesmaids makeup.

Bianca, founder of the blog Boca Rosa, teaches how to make a smoky makeup, and at the same time illuminated, especially on the inner part of the eyes, using a light pink eyeshadow. The eye makeup is easy to understand and enhanced by an eyeliner close to the lashes, the pink lips give the final touch to the look.

6. Dark smokey and neutral lipstick

Versatility defines this combination. It can be a go-to for work if it requires a more formal look, but it can also be a go-to for a dinner party. Neutral lipstick, usually nude, is responsible for neutralizing the information contained in the eye region. Reijane, even hints that this is a great combination for situations where you won’t be able to touch up your makeup often.

Undoubtedly, the eyes are the highlight of this step-by-step presented by blogger Bruna Malheiros. In the eye area, she uses a mix of black and brown eyeshadow, keeping it smoky to avoid intense markings, and on the lips, she opted for a nude lipstick with a yellowish background.

7. Smokey with gold and neutral lipstick

The golden eyeshadow should be applied to the inner and central area of ​​the eyelid, the smoky is due to the black or brown eyeshadows, or even both mixed together. Well-lit skin values ​​this makeup combination. Reijane adds: “This combination values ​​black women.”

Vic Ceridono presents the eye makeup in stages to be followed, which are ordered according to the shades of shadow, which are getting darker. The makeup presented in this video does not require any specific technique and is easy to adapt according to your products. Although the blogger opted for a well-lit nude lipstick, you can adapt it to neutral colors, but with an earthy background.

8. Cut Crease with silver eyeshadow and neutral lipstick

This technique has as its greatest feature the crease clearly marked by dark shadows, contrasting with the light shadow present on the eyelid, different from the popular smoky ones. When the silver eyeshadow is very concentrated, or even complemented by pigments, this combination can be a good bet for a ballad look or for a 60’s party, as Reijane adds.

The tutorial presented in this video is without a doubt to be used for the night. Bianca Andrade teaches a makeup with a very marked crease, which is finished by applying glitter. To balance it out, she opted for nude lipstick.

9. Cut Crease with colored eyeshadow + neutral lipstick

As with the use of any colored eyeshadow, neutral lipstick is necessary. The makeup artist emphasizes that this makeup, when mixing many shades, can be the perfect bet for themed parties and also to complement the colors of clothes or costumes.

The color of this makeup was due to the blue tones present in the eyeshadow. Amanda Andrade used different shades of blue that form a gradient and the crease marking was intensified by black eyeshadow. In her mouth, she bet on a mixture of lip pencils with creamy lipstick.

Now that you already know several ideas for ready-made makeup combinations, dare in new bets on your look and be prepared for the busiest days that require a special production.