While drinking champagne in the middle of a weekday may not be the most acceptable move, wearing champagne-inspired makeup definitely is! Whether you want to perk up your office makeup look, show off your glam side for a night out with the girls, or wow your significant other with your expertly blended lids and glowing cheekbones, we’ve got four champagne makeup looks you’ll definitely want to raise your glass to. Grab your makeup bag (make sure it’s stocked with highlighter, primer, eyeshadow, and mascara!) and follow along.
CHAMPAGNE MAKEUP IDEA #1: CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE CAT EYE
Tired of wearing the same matte nude lids to work? Girl, we feel you. Rocking the same makeup look day-in and day-out can get pretty boring. If you want to perk up your daytime makeup look, we love this understated champagne lid and red lip combo that instantly ties your look together for the perfect boss babe vibe.
What you’ll need:
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Lock Makeup Primer
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Iced Latte
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise™ Liquid Eyeliner in Black
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise™ Washable Mascara
L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascara
L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Brow Raiser Highlighter Duo
L’Oréal Paris Rouge Signature, Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick in I Am Worth It
Get the look by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Prime your lids
What’s the point in upgrading your office makeup look if it’s not going to stay put? To help ensure your pretty lid look makes it all the way from your desk to after-work drinks, start your routine off with a dab of matte primer on each lid.
Step 2: Apply your champagne eye shadow color
Next, shade your eyes using a champagne eye shadow. Make sure to blend the color into your crease for a seamless look.
Step 3: Draw on your cat eye
Using your liquid eyeliner, trace a sharp wing on each lid.
Step 4: Apply mascara
No eye makeup look is complete without a coat of mascara!
Step 5: Define your brows
To frame your perfect cat eye, complete your makeup look with defined, but not too defined, brows. Nowadays it’s all about natural-looking arches. To get the look, use brow mascara, then highlight the underside of your brows.
Step 6: Finish with red lipstick
Seal your new office-ready makeup look with a kiss by applying a matte red lipstick.
CHAMPAGNE MAKEUP IDEA #2: ROSE CHAMPAGNE SMOKY EYE
Girls’ night out calls for a glam lid look that’s sure to slay. And what better way to achieve this eye-catching makeup look than with the season’s favorite rose champagne shade? As soon as you complete this makeup tutorial, we have a feeling it’ll become one of your new favorite looks.
What you’ll need:
Primer
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Metallic Eyeshadow in Rose Chrome
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24HR Eye Shadow in Bottomless Java
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Black
L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Lash Lifting and Lengthening Washable Mascara
L’Oréal Paris Unbelievabrow Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel
Brow highlighter
Get the look by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Prime your lids
You know the drill—apply a small amount of primer before any eye shadow to help ensure your makeup lasts.
Step 2: Apply your rose champagne color
Next, use a fluffy eye shadow brush to dust on a rosy champagne eye shadow.
Step 3: Smoke up your crease
Time to bring on the drama! Use a tapered crease brush to blend a darker, chocolate brown eye shadow into your crease. Be sure to work in small circular motions to blend the eye shadow for a flawless transition between shades.
Step 4: Reach for eyeliner and mascara
Trace black eyeliner across your upper and lower lash lines, then sweep on a coat of lifting mascara for an instant lash lift effect.
Step 5: Define your brows
Remember the goal: bold, natural-looking brows. To get the look, fill in your brows with a brow gel. From there, highlight underneath your arches.
CHAMPAGNE MAKEUP IDEA #3: SHIMMERING CHAMPAGNE CHEEKBONES
Champagne makeup doesn’t have to be reserved for your eyes! Try out these glazed-donut cheekbones. Yup, when you swipe on this shimmering champagne highlighter your complexion is bound to look downright delicious.
What you’ll need:
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Lock Makeup Primer
L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Color Correcting Crayons
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender
L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Shimmerista Highlighting Powder
L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Shake & Glow Dew Mist
Get the look by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Prime your face
Since this look is all about achieving a shimmering glow, start things off by blending a primer with a radiant finish onto your skin.
Step 2: Neutralize the appearance of any discolorations
Next, you’ll want to neutralize the appearance of any redness, dullness, or sallowness with color correctors.
Step 3: Apply foundation
Now that your face looks more even, it’s time to take it to the next level with an equally radiant foundation. Squeeze some of the product onto a makeup blender and stipple it onto your skin for a flawless complexion.
Step 4: Give your cheekbones the final champagne touch
Next, take the cap off your powder highlighter and apply it to your cheekbones using a fan brush for a blended, popping highlight!
Step 5: Increase the glow factor
To complete your makeup look, spritz a radiant setting spray over your face to set your look and give yourself a natural, dewy glow that lasts.
CHAMPAGNE MAKEUP IDEA #4: CHAMPAGNE LIPS
We’ve covered eye and face makeup, but what about your lips? Give your pout a toast with a champagne lip! Not only is this look super easy to recreate (it only requires two steps!), it’s the perfect addition to a night of celebrating.
What you’ll need:
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick Lipcolour in Golden Splendor
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Crushed Foils Metallic Lip Gloss in Luster
Get the look by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Grab your lipstick
Start by coating your lips in a wash of champagne.
Step 2: Add some sparkle
Top your lipstick off with a metallic lip gloss to give your lips a sparkly, bubbly appearance. So pretty!
Once you've mastered champagne makeup, consider switching up your hair color to match. For all the details, here's our article, Pass the Bubbly, Please: Here’s How to Get Champagne Blonde Hair.