For a night as big as Prom 2010, your make-up must be fresh and flawless just like your  Prom dress, Prom shoes and Prom hair !  Follow these beauty tips for perfect Prom  makeup no matter what your look: sexy, wild, natural or sweet. By the way, Prom beauty doesn’t stop with your gorgeous face. For an extra special shimmer,  powder your bare arms, shoulders and chest.

Plan ahead:

Beauty takes time –and practice. 

Doing your Prom makeup yourself? Host a party with your friends and practice on each other. Clip pictures of your fav celebrities for inspirations. Pin them to your mirror if you’re doing makeup at home. Plan on two practice sessions. Try different products and try different looks until you get just the right one.

Leaving Prom makeup to a pro? Schedule your appointment at a beauty salon three months ahead. Saturdays in Prom season fill up fast. If you can afford it, go for a dry run to test the results.

Heading to the department store cosmetic counter? Be sure to schedule an appointment during hectic Prom season. Everyone is on to this money saving tip!

Foundation

Avoid painting your face with too much foundation.

Use the right amount of makeup so you look natural, just better.

Remember to blend your make-up to avoid embarrassing make-up lines at jaw, neck or chest.

Tip: for a super smooth application use a make up sponge

Eye Makeup:

Shadow: match to the shade of your dress for a very cool look

Going for a glam look? Pile on the heavy eye makeup.

Staying more natural?  Apply shimmer beige eye shadow on your lids.

Pump up the volume: curl your eyelashes first, then layering on thick the mascara.

Tip: Less is always better when it comes to Prom makeup.  You want to look dressed up but still like yourself – not a stranger no one can recognize.  Never play up your eyes and your mouth;  pick just one!

Lips:

Soft lips give you a sexy look

Want kissable lips? Use Shimmer sheer colors

Give your lips a little oomph with plumping gloss products

Tip:  to pump up your lips, outline first in lip pencil fill in with creamy lipstick

Nailed:

Polishing your nails and toes is a must!

Save money. Plan a home spa party where friends give each other a manicure and pedicure.  

Remember: perfect polish jobs require a base coat, polish and top coat – or two!

Really rushed to dry your nails? Set the hair dryer to cool and blow nails dry fast.

Scentsations:

Spritz your favorite fragrance for a super sexy vibe for Prom 2010.

Really want to make his heart race?

Use a scented bath or shower gel and follow with a moisturizer  in a matching scent.