3 Makeup Styles to Achieve the Boudoir Look

There are many different styles of sexy, and they are each unique to each woman’s personality. They can also differ based on the desire to appeal to a partner’s desires and preferences. In other words, boudoir sessions are a form of expression. They can help you fulfill desires that may be outside of your comfort zone. In either scenario, boudoir shoots are meant to present an image, and makeup styles are essential to achieving your look.

This won’t be a makeup tutorial. Achieving a bronzed look and perfect skin for a boudoir shoot may be an integral part of the process, but the base work of the makeup process is for another time. When trying to achieve a certain look, it is ultimately the eyes, cheeks, lips, and accessories that dominate the different makeup applications.

Innocence

One way to achieve a sexy, boudoir photo is to portray innocence. You’ll want light colors and baby doll lingerie to achieve this look. Focus on the eyes, and leave everything else relatively neutral. Leave any dark makeup that can appear harsh in this setting for a different day.

An essential part to this look are lashes. They’ll accentuate the look of innocence making your eyes appear larger. Your eyes may also be enhanced with dark liners to help them stand out.

A light pink blush is appropriate for the look of innocence, but cheeks should not appear chiseled. It is important that your cheeks appear blushed rather than sexily shadowed or narrowing.

Lastly, your lips should be neutral and glossy. Neutral may mean nude, or it may mean a light pink. The lips should only be lightly enhanced from their natural shade, as dark lipstick gives an image that is opposite from innocence.

Innocence can be just as sexy as seduction, but it must be applied properly in a reserved makeup style.

Seduction

In contrast to an innocent look, a seductive look can be achieved by focusing on color. Use dark and bold shadows, applied along with thick liners and sweeping brows. Too much makeup on the eyes OR the lips can be sexy, but too much on both the eyes AND the lips may achieve a costume-like look that may seem less genuine. Talk to your boudoir photographer and makeup artist to get the perfect balance of lips, eyes, and cheeks.

Whimsical

A whimsical look involves accessories. It includes bohemian and gypsy looks that bring fun elements into the shoot. Think tiaras and body jewels.

You must consider the appropriate makeup style to achieve your perfect look. While there are numerous opinions on how makeup should be applied, considering the makeup styles you are trying to present is vital to the success of the shoot.