Glamorous Prom Make Up Trends for 2010

Prom Season is here! Check Touch of Blush talking the talk on CBS3 on the Hot Prom Makeup Trends for 2010.

Click here to check out the beautiful models transformed into their Prom Looks!


Here are the details on all three looks used on CBS.

The 3 hottest looks for the 2010 Prom season are: Old Hollywood Glamour, Whimsical & Ethereal, and High Drama Edgey Smokey Eye.


For all looks, prep the face with a light tinted moisturizer or sheer, buildable foundation to even out skin tone and create a fresh, youthful base. I recommend Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42.00 at www.lauramercier.com) or MAC Face & Body Foundation ($32.00 at www.maccosmetics.com) – both are easy to apply and age-appropriate.

To cover small scars or blemishes, a dab or Erase Paste by Benefit will do the trick ($26.00 at www.benefitcosmetics.com).

Also, use an eye primer such as MAC Prep + Prime Eye to lock in eye shadow for long-lasting eye looks ($16.50 at http://www.maccosmetics.com/).

Look 1: Old Hollywood Glam


The glamour of Old Hollywood never goes out of style! Looong lashes and bold red lips are key to mastering this red carpet worthy look.
- Use a light, sheer shadow, such as Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner by Benefit Cosmetics in Flatter Me ($19.00 at www.sephora.com).
- Now for the lashes. Lashes are great for a special night out, especially when you are getting your photo taken because they help open up the eye. Before applying, measure to make sure they are the ideal length; lashes can be trimmed before application. I recommend Ardell Fashion Lashes ($3.49 at www.target.com).
- Measure the strip of lashes to your own eye. Using small straight-ended scissors, trim off any excess from the outer edge. For a more natural look, trim the ends unevenly.
- Carefully apply a very thin line of glue to the base of the strip. Allow the glue to dry just a few seconds before you move on to the next step.
- Using tweezers or your fingers, gently hold the false lash above your own. Apply at the outer corner of your eye first. A stripped cotton swab stick will help you get the false lashes as close as possible to your own lash line.
- Line the upper lashes with a sheer brown liquid liner, such as Lancôme Artliner in Brown ($29.00 at www.lancome-usa.com). It has an easy-to-use applicator. Finish with a few swipes of mascara.
- Now, for that timeless red lip. First, line the lip with red lip liner, like MAC lip pencil in Cherry, to create the perfect pout ($13.00 at www.maccosmetics.com)
- Next, use a lip brush to fill in the lip with the red lipstick such as MAC Lipstick Russian Red or Ruby Woo ($14.00 each at www.maccosmetics.com). As a bonus, red lips make teeth look twice as white!


Look 1: Whimsical & Ethereal

Inspired by the new Alice in Wonderland movie, this soft, romantic look focuses on flawless skin, alluring eyes and a natural lip.

- Apply shadow in a bright, shimmery pastel over the lid and underneath the lash line for a pop of sheer color on the eye. I like colors from the Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette ($38.00 at www.urbandecay.com). Palettes are great because they offer a variety of colors in one set to play around with – a more economical option than buying each shadow separately.

- Then, I used a pale, shimmer eye shadow (White Rabbit, from the Alice in Wonderland Palette) as a cheek highlighter. Use your fingers to pat on the apples of your cheeks and blend.

- Finally, I topped her lips with a sheer lip stain for a demure but long-lasting lip. I used TheBalm For Keep Watercolor Lip Stain ($28.00 at www.sephora.com).

Look 2: High Drama Edgey Smokey Eye

For those of us that love to rock out, this edgy look amps up the drama with a rocker –chic eye and pale pink lip.

- Use a matte shadow in deep plum or steel as a base, then emphasize the deep, smoky eye with darker, shimmery shadow in the crease. I recommend MAC eye shadow in Sketch or Beauty Marked ($14.50 each at www.maccosmetics.com).

- Line the eye with a liquid liner in black. I like a liquid liner with a hint of glitter, such as Too Faced Starry-eyed Liquid Liner in Restraining Order or Sephora Collection glitter eyeliner in Black for a hint of sparkle without going overboard ($17.50 and $12.00 at www.sephora.com).

- With a dark, dramatic eye, it’s best to keep the rest of the face neutral. A pale pink lip keeps all the attention on your eyes. Here, I used the ultimate rock star, Lady Gaga’s, new limited edition MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick ($14.00 at www.maccosmetics.com).