Makeup offers endless opportunities for creative, complex looks, but that doesn’t mean easy makeup looks can’t make a major impact. In fact, a simple beat can sometimes be the most eye-catching. So while you may be tempted to spend hours incorporating intricate techniques into your look every now and then, there are everyday makeup looks that you can do quickly and almost effortlessly (yes, even for beginners). And with so many ideas from our Milk Makeup staff, you’ll never get bored.
Here, you’ll find your new easy go-to makeup look, as well as simple ways to switch things up whenever the mood strikes.
1. Blue Eyeliner“Blue eyeliner looks are so fun and really make any eye color pop,” says Market Trainer Destiny Gay, who used Hydro Grip Eye Primer to prep her eyes for those sharp wings. Then, it’s time for color. “Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner is so easy to use with the built-in sharpener, and Time is the perfect navy blue.”
Look by: Destiny Gay (she/her), Market Trainer, @Destinygayy |
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2. Bronzed Glow“My inspiration for this look is the afterglow from a day at the beach,” says Market Trainer Taliah Graham, who started with Hydro Grip Primer, followed by Bionic Glow in Reality all over her face to create a base of hydrated, bronzed radiance. “I used Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer in the shades 19NC and 18W to spot-conceal and add brightness under my eyes. For some shimmer, I used Color Chalk in Jump all over my lids and as my inner corner highlight.” Once she used her favorite brown lip liner topped with Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed, she sealed in this beginner-friendly look with Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray.
Look by: Taliah Graham (she/her), Market Trainer, @taliah_lg |
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3. Cat EyeReady for a game-changing, glam eye makeup hack? “I knew I wanted to do a simple, clean, winged liner, but I also wanted to incorporate a glitter cut crease to make it more playful,” says Market Trainer Ayriel Sorrentino. Just one problem: She had no adhesive handy. “Then, it hit me: I remembered a trick I’ve used in the field: brow gel.” Ayriel mixed KUSH Brow Lamination Gel with a little Hydro Grip Primer to get the glitter pigment to glide on seamlessly and stay in place all day. “I thought a flushed, rosy complexion would be the way to go, so on my cheeks and lips, I have on Lip + Cheek in the shade Muse.”
Look by: Ayriel Sorrentino (she/her), Market Trainer, @wolvsblod |
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4. Cloud SkinMarket Trainer Chaz Acevedo was inspired by Kylie’s Jenner viral cloud skin beat. Teplicating it started with Pore Eclipse Primer to prep skin and encourage a smoother, poreless look. “I used my favorite Lip + Cheek cream blush shades, Werk and Smirk to give me the perfect shade of pink. Then, I used Matte Bronzer in Baked not only for bronzing my cheekbones but also my eyelids to create the perfect neutral cut crease,” she says, advising to remove any excess product to make it easier to blend and give a natural finish. “Then, I set my skin with the Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray before and after my powder for a mattified finish.” Want her lifted cat-eye look? She recommends lightly tugging the outer corner of your eye before applying RISE Mascara.
Look by: Chaz Acevedo (she/her), Market Trainer, @TrippiiTheAlchemist |
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5. Reverse Winged Eyeliner“I, much like everyone else, loved Billie Eiliish’s Met Gala reverse winged liner moment,” Ayriel says. “I figured because I have brown eyes and blue is the complementary shade, it would be a funky-yet-subtle way of recreating that look.” The star of the show: Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner in the shade Time, which was used for a sapphire, smoky bottom liner. After applying it along her lash line, she used the smudge end to create a rough outline and then went in with the same liner to go over any areas she wanted to sharpen or intensify.
Look by: Ayriel Sorrentino (she/her), Market Trainer, @wolvsblod |
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6. Monochromatic MakeupMarket Trainer Alexis Jay focused her minimalist, monochromatic look on blush tones. “I started by using Lip + Cheek in the shade Perk on the eyes instead of eyeshadow, and I decided to use it on the lips and cheeks as well,” she says. “I used Sunshine Skin Tint so that my skin could come through and I could create a natural-looking flush by building up Perk and another Lip + Cheek shade, Dash, on the cheeks.” The result is cohesive, wearable, and super-easy to create.
Look by: Alexis Jackson (she/her), Market Trainer, @alexisjax |
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7. Earth Tones“I was inspired by the Taurus zodiac as it captures the true earth-tone essence,” says Chaz about this look. She started off with Hydro Grip Primer and Hydro Grip Eye Primer to make sure everything stays in place while keeping skin plump and supple throughout the day. After applying concealer to brighten any dark circles under her eyes, she used KUSH Clear Brow Gel to hold brow hairs in place before digging into the warm shades that define the look. “I applied Lip + Cheek in the shade Werk and added a light bronzing with Matte Bronzer in the color Baked to give me a more natural sunkissed look,” she says. “To set everything in place, add Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray.”
Look by: Chaz Acevedo (she/her), Market Trainer, @TrippiiTheAlchemist |
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8. Fluffy Brows“I love the fluffy brow makeup look because it emphasizes embracing the natural shape of the eyebrows while enhancing their fullness,” Reham says of this simple-yet-impactful look. “The KUSH Clear Brow Gel makes it so easy for me to achieve the look.”
Look by: Reham Alrebh (she/her), Market Trainer, @rehamalrebh |
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9. Glossy Lids“Creating a glossy eye look is so satisfying when I pair it with my fave no-makeup look,” says Field Sales Manager Shawn Fisher. “To start off, I prep my skin with Hydro Grip Primer, and then I mix my Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer with my moisturizer and sunscreen.” To finish off his complexion, he uses Sculpt Stick in Toasted through his eye crease and under his cheekbones. After taking Lip + Cheek in the shade Enigma across his cheeks and nose with a makeup sponge, he switches to eyes: “I mix Turnt Highlighter with Hydrating Oil and I dab it on top of my eyelids to add that reflective shine.” He finishes the look with RISE Waterproof Mascara.
Look by: Shawn Fisher (he/him/they/them), Field Sales Manager, @shxwnplz |
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10. No-Makeup MakeupOK, bear with Destiney on this one: “My inspiration for this look was a mix between a hot LA baddie and a Trader Joe’s regular,” she says. “Obviously, the key to that is a no-makeup makeup look with fresh, glowy skin.” Yes, obviously! She used Sunshine Skin Tint to create the even, dewy base of this natural makeup look and Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer to help minimize the appearance of any blemishes. She then added Bionic Blush in the shades Fly and Infinity on her cheeks, lips, and nose, followed by an all-over bronze with Bionic Bronzer in the shade Shapeshift . “This combination has me feeling all types of beautiful without feeling uncomfy,” she says. “Now I can tackle my everyday tasks with my Trader Joe’s totes like the main character I am.”
Look by: Destiney Curry (she/her), Sales & Education Executive, @spiceycurry |
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11. Soft RomanceThis sweet look is guaranteed to stay in place for any special occasion when you start with Hydro Grip Primer and end with Pore Eclipse Setting Spray. “I used Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer to even out my skin tone and Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten to keep the look soft and hydrated,” says Market Trainer Mimi Sanchez, who used her go-to shade, Blaze, to warm up her skin with a romantic pop of color. KUSH Brow Lamination Gel came next, followed by RISE Waterproof Mascara to secure a lifted look for both brows and lashes. “I elevated the look by using Highlighter in Flash on my lids for a subtle highlight and then gave my lips a brown nude plump-up with Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed,” she says.
Look by: Mimi Sanchez (she/her), Market Trainer, @ladeboiii |
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12. Warm Smoky Eye“I'm drawn to the enchanting allure of golden hues. They transport me to sunkissed beaches and evoke a sense of radiant beauty,” Reham says. “Golden tones are my go-to choice for smoky eye, as it makes me feel my absolute best.” And to achieve this bronze smoky eye look, she simply relied on Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner in the shade Limitless and Color Chalk in Kickball.
Look by: Reham Alrebh (she/her), Market Trainer, @rehamalrebh |
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13. Burgundy LipsOne of Director of Artistry Sara Wren’s favorite shades of Lip + Cheek is Quickie because it can be worn softly or built up for a rich, merlot-inspired lip color. “In this look, I paired it with a deep burgundy lip liner to amp up the shade,” she says.
Look by: Sara Wren (she/her), Director of Artistry, @wrentar |
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14. It's Brick“A warm matte reddish-brown eyeshadow? Definitely not groundbreaking, but always super pretty,” our Editorial Manager Jihan Forbes says. For her eyes, she used a matte cream eyeshadow in a brick red hue, intensifying the outer third of her lids by buffing in a little bit of Matte Bronzer in Blitzed. “It’s the perfect warm dark brown to add dimension to my eyes, and I love a multi-use product.” She matched her eyeshadow with Lip + Cheek in Muse, then finished the look off with brown lip liner and a swipe of Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Voyage.
Look by: Jihan Forbes (she/her), Editorial Manager |
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