Makeup for Gender Reveal Parties

Create a fresh, photo-ready base with strategic pops of pink or blue that complement your outfit without overwhelming your features.

1. Prime for longevity. Use a mattifying primer on your T-zone and a hydrating one everywhere else. You'll be photographed constantly and emotions run high, so your makeup needs to last through tears and hugs.
2. Build a flawless base. Apply medium coverage foundation and concealer where needed. Set with translucent powder, focusing on areas that photograph poorly with flash. Your skin should look like skin, just better.
3. Add strategic color. Choose one feature to highlight with pink or blue. Either a subtle wash of color on your lids or a tinted balm on your lips. Keep it elegant, not costume-y.
4. Define your features. Use neutral browns for your brows and a coat of waterproof mascara. Add a peachy blush that complements both pink and blue themes. Finish with a setting spray to lock everything in place.