Since its first season, Euphoria has shaken up the makeup scene, and it’s not hard to see why. The show’s looks, mostly created by makeup artist Donni Davey, are a refreshing pop of colour, glamour, and fun in the online beauty space. The makeup of season two is shaping up to be just as iconic, and it’s no surprise so many people want to bring a little Euphoria into their beauty routines. The most important part about getting the Euphoria look is creativity and expression. But here are a few tips to help get you started.
Keep the base light
While many Euphoria characters are known for their over-the-top makeup, they often keep their face makeup surprisingly light. Use a skin tint and liquid blush to make sure your skin looks great without taking attention away from other parts of your makeup. For season one, makeup artist Donni used Glossier’s skin tint for a lot of the girls. But natural makeup has exploded in popularity lately, so there are loads of options available now.
Get creative with eyeliner
Whether it’s fun colours or intricate shapes, the Euphoria girls love some funky eyeliner, especially in the latest season. Cake liners, like these ones from Suva, are great for creating colourful looks. Yet you can use any black eyeliner to create sharp flicks and fun waves. Check out these looks from Donni’s Instagram for some eyeliner inspo and let your imagination run wild!
Pick glitter or colour
If there are two things Euphoria‘s makeup is known for, it’s glitter and colourful eye looks. However, the girls rarely wear both at the same time. If you really want to look like a student at Euphoria High, either go full glitter in a more neutral or pastel colour, or bring the brights with a matte or subtly shimmery look. A lot of the glitters used in the show are from the brand Lemonhead LA. For something a little more student loan friendly, NYX has some great options. If you’re using a loose glitter, make sure to use a glitter primer so it stays on your eyes and not your cheeks (unless that’s the look you’re going for).
It’s not just for parties
We’ve all seen the jokes about the outrageous outfits the girlies at ‘Euphoria High’ wear. But sometimes it’s nice to wear fun outfits (and makeup) for everyday situations. So embrace your inner Euphoria and wear that neon yellow eyeliner to your next lecture. I promise you will get compliments.
Have fun with it
Gone are the days when people assumed girls only wore makeup for male attention. The modern beauty landscape is much more about self-expression and fun for everyone, regardless of gender, race, or age, than ever before. Euphoria is a perfect example of this new attitude towards makeup. So, whether you want winged eyeliner and rhinestones like Maddy, glitter tears like Rue, or bold colour blocking like Cat, wear the makeup that makes you happy.
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