Get Picture Perfect With This Simple Graduation Makeup Tutorial

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Deana Duka

You’ve found the dress, picked up your cap and gown, now it’s time to finish off your commencement-day look with a fresh and photo-ready face! If having your face beat by a professional isn’t in the budget, don’t stress: We’ve nailed an easy graduation makeup look you can totally DIY. Staying matte and shine-free is crucial during warm summer ceremonies, and with this tutorial ahead, you’ll be perfectly ready for all the photographs (and the tears–thank you, waterproof mascara). To achieve a naturally pretty look, just follow the simple graduation makeup steps below!

  1. Apply pore-perfecting primer and long-wearing foundation.
  2. Bronze the outer edges of the face, and add a pop of a bright shimmery blush to the apples of the cheek.
  3. Finish off the skin with highlighter on the high points of the face and cheekbones.
  4. Use your favorite bronzer in the crease.
  5. Add definition to your eyes with a soft black eye pencil.
  6. Apply a few coats of waterproof mascara.
  7. Swipe on a light pink gloss to finish off the look.
  8. Now you’re ready to graduate, gorgeous!
(Images via Deana Duka)

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