7 Graduation Makeup Ideas To Rock Your Special Day In Style

So, your college has announced the date of convocation day and since then your mind is populated with thoughts like ‘What to wear in the ceremony?’ ‘How to look best from the rest?’ and most importantly ‘How to live in the moment so that it becomes a lifetime memory? However, your convocation look doesn’t just stop at the clothes you wear. What you wear on your face is just as important as the rest of the look! That is where your ‘graduation makeup’ comes into the picture and we are here to help you ace that. From red lips to a no-makeup look and smokey eyes – we have gathered some of the best looks that you should try to excel in and own your convocation makeup like a boss.  

Top 7 Graduation makeup looks

Check the list of graduation makeup looks and slay the stage in style: 

1. No-makeup makeup look for Graduation

If you like minimalist makeup, then this no-makeup look is for you. After prepping your face, apply a dewy primer to add a luminous glow to your complexion. We recommend skipping the foundation and going with the concealer directly for a natural finish. Then, give your skin a natural flush by adding the smallest amount of blush to the apples of your cheeks. Go easy on the eyes and keep your eye makeup simple, subtle and almost bare. Enhance the natural colour of your lips by applying a tinted lip balm. 

2. Monochrome look for Graduation

Monochrome makeup helps you to play around with different shades of the same colour. It is universally flattering and allows you to make heads turn. For achieving this look, start by doing your base makeup as usual. Add a pop of coral blush to your cheeks and follow it with a highlighter to enhance your features. Next, use an orange eyeshadow and sweep it across your eyelids. Complete your eye makeup by using eyeliner. Finish off your simple graduation makeup with an orange or coral lipstick. 

3. Shimmery eyes for Graduation

Keep your face makeup simple, and let your eyes do the talking. Take your eye makeup up a notch by adding lots of shimmer. Start by shaping your eyebrows and then, fill your eyelids with a golden eyeshadow. Next, add definition to your eyes and enhance their beauty with a kajal. Complete your convocation makeup with nude lipstick.  

4. Splash of color for Graduation

Create a show-stopping graduation makeup look by experimenting with vibrant colours and stand out from the crowd. For your eye makeup, first apply a green eyeshadow  and then, pair it with a blue liner to highlight your lower lash line. Next, define your eyelashes with mascara. If you wish to go a mile extra, wear a fuchsia lipstick and have fun with contrasting colours.  

5. Smokey eyes and red lips for Graduation

Deep down we all want some drama at our convocation. While you can take care of that, allow us to add some drama to your graduation makeup with none other than smokey eyes. Start by your contouring cheekbones and jawline. Apply a highlighter on your cheekbones, bridge and tip of your nose, and on your cupid’s bow to turn up the glam quotient. Excel your convocation makeup by creating the smokey eye look and finish it with a stunning lip colour. You can complement your features with a dark red lipstick. 

6. Neutral Cut crease look for Graduation

Let your base makeup be simple and use a pink blush to make your skin look fresh and healthy. Level up your eye makeup by creating the cut crease eyeshadow look. Start by applying brown eyeshadow on your crease. Then, use a brightening concealer across the lid and cut your crease in a clean semi-circle. Pair your eyeshadow with black and bold eyeliner. For the lips, we suggest applying a pink lipstick. 

7. Full glam look for Graduation

For a glamourous graduation makeup look, apply your base makeup well. Next, use bronze eyeshadow on your eyelids and intensify your eyes by outlining them with kajal. For achieving thick and voluminous lashes, use waterproof mascara. Opt for darker and deeper lip shades such as maroons or dark browns to complete this stunning yet simple graduation makeup look.  

Wondering how to master the base makeup art? Follow the step-by-step guide and create a flawless base. 

Steps to achieve the perfect base makeup

Step 1: Use a primer to blur your pores and create a smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup.  

Step 2: Create an even complexion and smooth texture by applying the foundation. Get a flawless base for your graduation makeup look by finding the perfect foundation shade with the help of Maybelline Foundation Finder tool. 

Step 3: Conceal your dark circles, spots and banish the blemishes with a concealer. 

Step 4: Control oil, shine, and sebum on your face by using compact powder.  

Graduation is a big event in your life, where you want to look the best from the rest. So, start the preparation and in case you stuck in choosing from any of these graduation makeup ideas, you can get help from the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool. This tool helps you experiment with various face, eye and lip makeup products from the comfort of your home. Once you are confident, slay your convocation in style.