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Intermediate · 5 steps
Soft glam makeup, step by step
Soft glam is a polished but wearable look: medium-coverage foundation, neutral eyeshadow blended into the crease and lower lash line, a little champagne shimmer on the lid, soft bronzer and blush, a touch of highlight and a nude or rosy lip. It works for events, photos and day-to-night.
Intermediate · 5 stepsPhoto: Catelyn R on Pexels
- 1
Flawless base
Create a smooth, even finish so the rest of the look can shine.
- Cleanse and moisturize so products glide on.
- Use a hydrating or pore-filling primer, whichever your skin needs.
- Blend a medium-coverage foundation with a sponge or brush.
- Conceal dark circles and blemishes.
- 2
Soft eye definition
Define the eyes with neutral shadow and soft blending.
- Sweep a neutral base shade over the whole lid.
- Blend soft brown or taupe into the crease.
- Smudge the same shade lightly along the lower lash line.
- Apply two coats of mascara to top and bottom lashes.
- 3
Light shimmer and highlight
A little shimmer adds dimension to the eyes.
- Tap champagne or soft gold shimmer onto the center of the lid.
- Brighten the inner corners.
- Blend so there are no harsh lines.
- 4
Warm glow and soft contour
Sculpt the face gently and add warmth.
- Sweep bronzer under the cheekbones and along the hairline.
- Blend a soft pink or peach blush from the apples upward.
- Add a little highlighter to the cheekbones.
- 5
Lips
Finish with a soft, romantic lip.
- Exfoliate and moisturize the lips first.
- Optional: outline with a liner close to your lipstick.
- Apply a nude or rosy pink lipstick or gloss.
Questions
Questions people ask
What is the difference between soft glam and full glam?
Soft glam uses medium coverage, neutral blended eyes and natural contour. Full glam uses full coverage, dramatic or smoky eyes, sharp contour, false lashes and a bold lip.