Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to try out this whole “combat makeup” thing for a while now. It just looks so cool and fierce, you know? So, I finally decided to give it a go. Here’s how it went down.
Prepping My Face
First things first, I started with a clean slate. I washed my face thoroughly to get rid of any dirt or oil. Then, I applied some toner to balance things out and slapped on some moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated. A good base is important, or the makeup will look like crap, trust me on this.
The Base
Next up, foundation. I chose a foundation that’s pretty close to my skin tone – don’t want to look like I’m wearing a mask! I applied a thin layer all over my face, blending it in with a damp sponge. It’s all about that seamless look, girls. I then applied the concealer under my eyes, to cover the dark circles.
Setting the Base
To make sure everything stayed put, I dusted some translucent powder all over my face with a big fluffy brush. This step is crucial, especially if you’re going to be sweating or, you know, battling it out. Or dancing all night. Whatever. I also put some blush on my cheeks.
Eye Drama
Now for the fun part – the eyes! I primed my eyelids first, so the eyeshadow would stay put and the colors would pop. This was my first time using eye primer, and wow, did it make a difference in helping the eyeshadow stay on.
- I picked a dark, smoky palette for that intense combat look. I applied a mid-tone brown, like a matte color, in my crease, blending it out with a fluffy brush.
- Then, I packed a darker brown on my outer lid and blended it inwards.
- Next, a bit of black shadow on the very outer corner for extra drama.
- I lined my upper lash line with black eyeliner, winging it out just a bit. Gotta have that sharp, fierce look.
- For brows, first, I used a pencil to fill in any gaps in my brows. Then, I used a gel to keep those brows in place. I applied it with short, upward strokes, following the natural shape of my brows.
- Finally, two coats of mascara to make my lashes look long and full.
Lips That Kill
For lips, I went with a bold red. You can’t go wrong with a classic red lip, right? I lined my lips first with a red lip liner to define the shape. Then, I filled them in with a matte red lipstick. I added a touch of gloss in the center for some extra shine. It was a bit too much, so I blotted it a little. This was probably the hardest part as I usually just go with some chapstick, but I did it!
Finishing Touches
Finally, I spritzed my face with setting spray to lock everything in place. I used one with SPF because, hey, gotta protect your skin, even when you’re going for a warrior look. This was important because my foundation didn’t have any SPF.
And that’s it! I looked in the mirror, and I have to say, I was pretty impressed with myself. It was definitely a more dramatic look than I usually go for, but I felt fierce and ready to take on the world. Or at least a night out with my friends. I even took some selfies, and they came out pretty good. I’m definitely going to be trying this look again. Maybe I’ll even experiment with different colors and techniques. The possibilities are endless!
