Original content: 27 Engagement Photo Makeup Ideas [2022/23 Guide + FAQs]
Once you say yes to the marriage proposal, the wedding is imminent. But what better way to ring in the upcoming wedding than an engagement photoshoot? These photos are the first introduction to your new status and may even be used for the wedding. So you want to look your best. One way to do that is by nailing your engagement photo makeup.
And even if you are a makeup-free or minimalist bride, there is something for you. We have curated some of the cutest engagement photoshoot makeup ideas from natural looks to glam, eyes, lips, and more. So check this post and get inspired by our numerous options.
Quick Navigation
- Natural Makeup Ideas
- Makeup for Formal Engagement Photos
- Classy Engagement Photo Makeup Looks
- Engagement Eye Makeup
- Photoshoot Lip Makeup
- Skin Care and Makeup for Photo Shoots
- Engagement Makeup At Home
- Fall Engagement Photo Makeup
- Makeup For Beach Photoshoot
How to do your own engagement photo makeup?
Work with healthy, clean, and clear skin. Follow the basic routine you always had but with a twist. Go in with primer for full coverage, follow with foundation, and then concealer for under the eyes and triangle of the face. The next phase is contouring your t-zone, jaw, and cheekbones for a chiseled look.
Define and make your brows the focal point, then pick your desired shades for the eye shadow. Go in with inner eye highlights, winged eyeliner, falsies, and moisturized lips. Finish with lipstick and work in some powder and setting spray for a long-lasting look.
What kind of engagement makeup looks good in photos?
The best engagement makeup for photos is the matte or semi-matte idea. They sit on the face and give a dewy finish without running, being overly shiny, or cracking in photos. They are also long-lasting and will withstand the weather.
Natural Makeup Ideas
If you want to keep a natural engagement photo makeup, there are many creative ways to go about it. One of the best ways is to leave a matte touch on your look with nude lipstick, eye shadow, or subtle blush. This look will stay on longer and look just perfect in photos and portraits. If the matte look isn’t your thing, opt for bold but natural-looking eyes or a smokey look to divert attention.
Remember to highlight under your eyes while keeping the rest of the make simple with nude lips and subtle blush. If you are not big on makeup, keep it natural but let your eyes pop with false lashes, highlights, contours, nude glossy lips, or a touch of glitter.
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Makeup for Formal Engagement Photos
For formalengagement photo shoot makeup, make a statement with your look. Opt for glitter on your eyes in either light or black dark shades or match with colored outfits like white or blush pink. You may also do shades like blur and mauve or bronze makeup with nude lips to match with bright eye makeup.
Alternatively, opt for minimum blush if you are going for heavy highlights. You can also give your face definition if it is chubby or round by using nude contour. It keeps your face dewy and shinier. Then finish with winged eyeliners, highlighters at the inner corner of the eyes, and deep-toned expressive lips.
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Classy Engagement Photo Makeup Looks
Wear classy makeup engagement photo-like bold eyes with dark nude lips. This kind of look is perfect for a light traditional-colored outfit. Just touch up with shiny glitter and smokey ends and lashes to finish your look with wavy hair down. You can also do natural pink makeup with simple shades of pink and red.
Wear a dress in the same shade for a contemporary look. You can also consider a natural blush tone to mimic your skin tones like a burst of peach or a matte base. A glam appeal is also perfect with a gradation of browns, rose gold, and bronze shimmering for an alluring look. This look is perfect for updos, waves, and cascading curls.
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Engagement Eye Makeup
The perfect engagement eye makeup makes your eyes pop without taking away from your overall look. Think about unicorn hues like pink eyelids and blue-green waterline. Gorgeous combo! You can also do orange hues to give a vivid brightness to your eyes. However, if you want something shimmery, glittery blue is one of the most romantic eye shadow colors you can ever wear.
You can also do pretty copper with hints of rose gold, especially for summer weddings. If you are going for a cocktail look, do a beautiful blend of blues and greens. These eye makeup ideas are perfect for braids, chignons, half-ups, vintage, and contemporary glam looks.
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Photoshoot Lip Makeup
There are many engagement photo makeup ideas you could consider for your lips. Think of lavender gray shades to give that buttery look that is cool. Follow with a peachy nude base or matte liner to keep your lips spot-on all day. We love the idea of dark nude lippies in the fall months because you are set with one good swipe.
If you are into luxurious colors, a beige nude is the way to go with a pink undertone finish. We also love rouge, rose taffetas, and pink corals with semi-matte finishes. But for a fierce look, a medium pink lippie cast or rouge lip stain is the way to go.
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Skin Care and Makeup for Photo Shoots
The engagement photoshoot makeup is one aspect of beauty, but you can even get a better experience with healthy skin. Establish a routine for skincare to create the perfect makeup canvas. Cleans, tones, and moisturizes. Exfoliate and mask as at when due.
Also, take your professional facials seriously and use only nourishing makeup, like eyeshadows, lipsticks, and powders that contain vitamins. Eye creams are also important to keep the light in the theme. Lastly, your diet and lifestyle play a great role in the health of your skin.
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Engagement Makeup At Home
Engagement makeup at home is not for everyone, but if you are artsy, give it a go. Doing your makeup for an engagement photoshoot lets you get hands-on from prepping your skin to the final look. Regardless of your everyday style, the perfect look is the date night idea, which isn’t too overwhelming. The upside of this DIY look is that you can recognize yourself.
Your beauty is enhanced without obliterating your style. Simply do your trials a few days before the photoshoot so that you can solidify your tone. Stick with colors and methods you’re familiar with and see yourself look a knockout at the shoot.
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Fall Engagement Photo Makeup
Warm tones are the perfect bases for fallengagement photo makeup. Think of a statement lipstick in bold colors paired with soft neutral eye shadow. Alternatively, a pair of winged eyeliners with smokey gray eyeshadow brings a modern twist to a classic look. If you are big on monochrome, keep your eyeshadow, blush, lip stain, and contours along a gradient like coral or bronze hue for autumn vibes.
However, minimalist brides will love the soft and subtle paired with intense eyeliner to give an established look. Think soft pink eyeshadow paired with block liner to give defined eyes. Match this look with a natural backdrop in the wood, parks, winery, or windmill. The best attire for this photoshoot goes from booties to cute trench coats, stylish turtlenecks, and cozy sweaters.
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Makeup For Beach Photoshoot
An engagement photoshoot makeup beach idea involves looks that will stand the extreme water weather. The waterside from coastal to lakes and rivers is one of the most popular places for engagement photo shoots. These areas are perfect natural backdrops, so you may want to opt for a natural look and let your moisturized skin shine through.
Simply touch up with foundation and concealer layers with bronzer to give a subtle glow. Use neutral tones for eye makeup, intense liners, and waterproof mascaras. Shades of peach and pin are perfect for the skin tone or go for a matte face and dewy look.
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Conclusion
Check out these engagement photo makeup ideas perfect for minimalist, fashion-forward, glam, and subtle brides. Whether you are shooting indoors or outdoors, in the fall or summer, there is something for you. This post will also teach you how to make your skin the perfect canvas, and if you don’t want to hire a MUA, learn to DIY.
