Finish

Satin Finish Looks

Browse 52 makeup tutorials with a satin finish. Step-by-step guides for achieving the perfect satin look

52 Masterclasses

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1930s Hollywood

Pencil-thin arched brows, glossy lids, muted raspberry lips.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Grunge (Aesthetic)

Messy, 'lived-in' makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl

Heavy blush over the nose, faux freckles, winged liner, hearts/stamps under eyes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Coquette / Dollette

Heavy pink blush, wispy lashes, blurred pink lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Soft Glam

Full coverage but neutral tones.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cottagecore

Sun-kissed blush, faux freckles, minimal eye makeup, berry-stained lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup

Monochromatic browns, caramels, and tans.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren

90s corporate chic.

Easy

Global Beauty

Igari (Japanese)

'Hangover makeup.' Heavy blush placed high under the eyes and over the bridge of the nose.

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting

Applying contour, blush, and highlight underneath foundation for a seamless, natural blend.

Medium

Techniques

Draping

Using blush as contour, bringing it from the cheeks up to the temples and brow bone.

Hard

Techniques

Tantouring

Using self-tanner to semi-permanently contour the face.

Easy

Techniques

Soap Brows / Laminated

Brushing brow hairs straight up with soap or gel for a fluffy, feathery look.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Victorian

'Consumption Chic.' Pale, sickly skin, watery eyes, pinched cheeks (makeup was scandalous, so they bit their lips/pinched cheeks for blood flow).

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1930s Silver Screen

Pencil-thin high-arched brows, vaseline on lids, raspberry stain lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Romantic Goth

Victorian influence, softer reds/purples, lace patterns.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Kinderwhore

(90s Courtney Love) Smeared red lipstick, bruised eyes.

Easy

Global Beauty

Igari (J-Beauty)

'Hangover makeup.' Heavy blush right under the eyes and over the nose bridge.

Medium

Global Beauty

Ulzzang

(Korean 'Best Face') Straight brows, gradient lips, puppy eyeliner, aegyo-sal (highlighted under-eye fat).

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife (Modern)

Smudged smoky eye, brown lip liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren (Modern)

90s corporate, thin brows, brown/grey tones.

Coquette / Dollette (Modern) makeup look

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Coquette / Dollette (Modern)

Excessive blush, wispy lashes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Tomato Girl

Mediterranean summer vibe.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cold Girl

'I'm cold' makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Monochromatic browns, caramels, bronzes.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Indie Sleaze

(2008-2012 Revival) Flash photography style, messy liner, effortless 'party' look.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl (Modern)

Heavy blush on nose, heart stamps under eyes, winged liner.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

VSCO Girl

Chapstick, sun-kissed, (very minimal).

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cottagecore (Modern)

Soft, nature-inspired, barely there, rosy.

Hard

Global Beauty

Chola

(Mexican-American subculture) Sharp thin arched brows, dark brown lip liner with lighter center, winged liner.

Easy

Global Beauty

French Girl

Red matte lip, almost zero eye makeup, imperfect skin texture allowed.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Geisha

White base, red lips painted smaller than natural mouth, red accents on eyes.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Special Effects (SFX)

Gore, prosthetics, aging, bruising, creature design.

Hard

Techniques

Airbrush

Flawless, pixel-perfect finish (often for weddings/TV).

Medium

Techniques

High Definition (HD)

Invisible to the camera 4K lens.

Easy

Techniques

Mineral Makeup

Powder-based, natural finish.

Expert

Techniques

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Tattooed brows (Microblading), lip blushing, eyeliner tattoo.

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting (Technique)

Applying contour/blush under foundation.

Medium

Techniques

Striping / Draping

Using blush to contour.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Balletcore

Inspired by ballerinas.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Sunset Blush

A gradient of bright orange and pink blush placed high on the cheeks, often with gold highlighter to mimic a sunset.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Boyfriend Blush

Blush placed lower on the cheeks (below the cheekbone) to mimic a natural, athletic flush from exercise.

Easy

Global Beauty

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Concentrating color in the center of the lips and fading out to a concealer/nude edge.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Pearl Skin

Distinct from 'Glass Skin' (wet).

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Monochromatic

Using the exact same shade (often peach, mauve, or terracotta) for eyes, cheeks, and lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Old Money

More structured than 'Clean Girl'.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Classic Bridal

Timeless, photography-friendly makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

No-Makeup Makeup (Everyday)

The goal is imperceptibility.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Corporate / Professional

Polished and commanding but conservative.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Gym / Athleisure

Sweat-proof minimalism.

Expert

Viral & Aesthetic

Red Carpet / Black Tie

Full coverage and high durability.

Satin Finish Looks

1930s Hollywood

Grunge (Aesthetic)

E-Girl

Coquette / Dollette

Soft Glam

Cottagecore

Latte Makeup

Office Siren

Igari (Japanese)

Underpainting

Draping

Tantouring

Soap Brows / Laminated

Victorian

1930s Silver Screen

Romantic Goth

Kinderwhore

Igari (J-Beauty)

Ulzzang

Mob Wife (Modern)

Office Siren (Modern)

Coquette / Dollette (Modern)

Tomato Girl

Cold Girl

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Indie Sleaze

E-Girl (Modern)

VSCO Girl

Cottagecore (Modern)

Chola

French Girl

Geisha

Special Effects (SFX)

Airbrush

High Definition (HD)

Mineral Makeup

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Underpainting (Technique)

Striping / Draping

Balletcore

Sunset Blush

Boyfriend Blush

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Pearl Skin

Monochromatic

Old Money

Classic Bridal

No-Makeup Makeup (Everyday)

Corporate / Professional

Gym / Athleisure

Red Carpet / Black Tie

Vacation / Resort

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