In case you don’t have a class full of third graders to remind you, Spring is quickly approaching! My students and I are both ready for a change in season and routine. This week, I switched up my work makeup routine in partnership with Ulta Beauty. An iridescent glow and shimmery highlights are big makeup trends for this upcoming season and I was surprised at how easy it was to incorporate it into a natural look for teaching.
Teaching makeup doesn’t always have to be natural, though, it’s simply a personal preference of mine. The key products used to create a shimmer glow come in a variety of colors, so you can make the look as minimalist or “maximalist” as you’d like! That’s what I love most about Ulta’s spring campaign- their theme is “Create Your Own Beauty”. Ulta stores always have a variety of products at varying price points, so creating your own beauty is super accessible no matter what your budget is. In addition to their higher range “shimmer” products (which I highly reccommend because they’re super pigmented and worth every penny), I tried to include items from the more affordable lines that Ulta carries as well because budgets are real for teachers!
Feel free to use this guide as a baseline to create a look that’s as subtle or dramatic as you’d like! I applied all of the makeup in this post dry, but simply wetting your brush before applying will create a more intense glow! I love a good 2-for-1.
Speaking of 2-for-1’s, I’m now obsessed with these dual-ended brushes. I try to keep my makeup routine as quick as possible, so the less items the better. These brushes have 8 different functions on 4 brushes! There’s a different type of brush on each end, which make applying this look so much easier.
Step 1: Prep and Glow
After prepping my face with my favorite self tanner drops, I added a bit of concealer to my problem areas, then contoured using the NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette. I then added Becca Shimmering Skin Pressed Highlighter to my upper cheekbones, forehead, and I also did a quick sweep on my eyelids using the dual ended brush. I know this sounds like a LOT of highlighter, but I chose a shade that is close to my skin tone so it’s super subtle. For a more intense look, try a shade such as pearl or prismatic amethyst.
Step 2: Eye Shimmer
For everything eyes, I used the LORAC Pro Palette 4. It’s a little pricy, but SO worth it. The shades are super pigmented and it even comes with a primer! I prefer lighter colors, but even the more intense shades were really flattering, so I know I’ll be getting a ton of use out of this palette. I lined my upper lashline with the shadow color “java” on my upper lashline and the outside of my lower lashes (where my lashes start) using the dual-ended liner brush. The dual-ended shadow brush was used to apply “pecan” to my crease, “soft pearl” to my lids and “chantilly” right below my eye. If you take a look at the picture, you can easily pair shades by using a top color with the shimmer shade right below it:
I then added a quick swipe of L’Oreal Lash Paradise to my upper lashes. I prefer the waterproof one because I wipe my eyes a LOT subconsciously at work, but the original formula works just as well.
Step 3: Set and Go To Work!
My all-time favorite setting spray is NYX Dewy Finish. I apply a bit of Smith’s Tinted Lip Balm before heading out the door. It adds a really nice glowy tint to lips while still allowing me to drink coffee at the start of the day!
The whole look took me under 10 minutes because I was really able to only use one main palette and streamlined 2-in-1 brushes. If you love any of these products or know of other great shimmery makeup items, let me know! Also tag me on instagram if you try this makeup look!
Thank you Ulta Beauty for sponsoring this post and letting me be a beauty blogger for a day 🙂
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