Grey-Purple Matte Commute Makeup

Prep with Sunscreen & Primer

Apply a lightweight, skin-nourishing primer-sunscreen all over the face. Add an extra layer to the T-zone for oil control, and wait for it to set before applying base makeup.

Sheer Base for Even Skin Tone

Use a cushion puff to apply a thin layer of cushion foundation, patting it all over the face. Build up coverage only where needed to keep a natural, translucent finish and avoid a heavy mask-like effect.

Spot Concealing & Setting

Use a small concealer brush to spot-conceal under the eyes and around the nose where redness appears. Pat to blend, then use a fluffy powder brush with excess powder tapped off to lightly set the T-zone, leaving the rest of the face dewy.

Soft Natural Brows

Fill in sparse areas along hair growth with a grey-brown eyebrow pencil. Extend the tail to the line connecting the outer corner of the eye to the wing of the nose, avoiding harsh angles to keep a natural, hair-like texture.

Pro tipGrey-brown is softer than pure black for beginners and won't make you look harsh.

Grey-Purple Eyeshadow Base

Use a large eyeshadow brush to pick up a low-saturation grey-purple shade. Tap off excess powder and apply a thin layer all over the eyelid, lightly blending the outer 1/3 of the lower lash line until there are no harsh edges.

Subtle Thin Eyeliner

Use a dark brown kohl pencil to tightline along the upper lash line. Only extend the wing 2mm at the outer corner—don't lengthen or flick it upward—to keep the look natural and soft.

Natural Curled Lashes

Curl the upper lashes first, then apply a thin coat of black mascara. Lightly sweep the lower lashes once to avoid clumping and keep them separated.

Soft Nose Contour

Use a contour brush to pick up grey-toned contour powder. Tap off excess and lightly sweep along the sides of the nose bridge. Don't connect the two sides at the bridge, keep the contour subtle, and only enhance natural dimension.

Face Contour for Definition

Use an angled brush to apply grey-toned contour powder under the cheekbones and along the jawline. Blend seamlessly to soften the roundness of the face.

Shimmer Highlight

Use your fingertips to apply a finely milled shimmer highlighter on the high points of the cheekbones, brow bones, and cupid's bow. Pat to blend, avoiding large areas.

Grey-Purple Blush for a Healthy Glow

Use a blush brush to pick up grey-toned mauve blush. Tap off excess and sweep it diagonally above the cheekbones. Apply a thin layer and blend naturally with the contour.

Matte Grey-Purple Lips

First apply a thin layer of lip balm, then blot off excess oil. Apply a grey-purple matte lip tint all over the lips, using your finger to soften the edges and blur the lip line.