The career look requires more attention and a little more time and product to create than the casual look does. Whatever the occasion, the career look should be polished and professional.
1) Start by using concealer under your eyes and eyelids, concentrating on the most recessed corner of the inner eye. Apply over any small imperfections on your face and blend with a sponge.
2) Apply a foundation that best suits your skin type and preferred coverage, and that matches your natural coloring. Blend carefully.
3) If needed, add loose powder to set and soften the look.
4) Shape the cheek area by lightly applying a blush color to the areas just under your cheekbones, and a touch more to the balls of your cheeks. Blend well to keep the look muted.
5) Career eyes require only two eye shadow colors and eyeliner.
6) Apply a light eye shadow over the entire eyelid.
7) Apply a thin line of pencil eyeliner at your lash lines and smudge to set.
8) Follow by applying a darker eye shadow along the lash line and blend well to create a soft, yet focused eye.
9) Apply the same eye shadow in the crease to create added depth.
10) Apply one or two coats of mascara on the top lashes only.
11) Use a lip pencil that blends well with your lipstick color to define your lips.
12) Add shape to your mouth and, if needed for staying power, fill in your lips with a pencil.
13) Apply the lip color that best suits your coloring as well as keeps your lips looking soft and professional.
