Looking professional in the office is one thing, but you also want to feel good and express yourself! Makeup is a great way for you to feel confident and experiment a bit.

Office Makeup Ideas

Here are five excellent office makeup ideas for you, all of which you can find on a budget if needed!

Nude Eyeshadow

A great office makeup look is one that makes you look like you aren’t wearing any makeup. To achieve a no-makeup makeup look, start by applying primer.

You can snag e.l.f. ‘s primer for just $8 at Target. Next, apply your foundation and concealer. If you want to add a little bit of spice to your face, add some blush and bronzer. This set from Benefit Cosmetics includes two mini blushes and a bronzer, making it easy to use since the shades will match.

You’ll want to keep your eyeshadow natural. Using an eyeshadow primer will help to keep your look intact throughout the workday. A nude palette, like this one from Too Faced, will offer you a variety of options that won’t be too showy. There is a mix of matte and shimmer nude colors so you can really mix it up.

Red Lipstick

Oftentimes, women wonder how bold they can be with their lipstick while still creating a professional makeup look. The good news is that you can go for a red lip if that will make you feel more confident.

Our suggestion is that if you are going to rock a bold lip, tone down the rest of your office makeup looks with nude eyeshadows. Shape your brows if needed and help keep them well defined. Use a double-sided brow brush to groom your brows and fill them in.

Keep the rest of your face subtle. Give your cheeks a little bit of pink with this lip and cheek stain from Benefit Cosmetics. Ultimately though, you’ll want your lips to be the star of the show. Try using a lip liner before putting your lipstick on.

Glam Makeup

For a glam office look that’s still professional, play around with your eyeshadow. Still do your regular routine with your foundation and add some contour.

For your eyes, pick a shimmery nude and add some winged eyeliner and layer up on the mascara. A great one to try is this one from Missha since it focuses on volumizing and lengthening your lashes. Throw in some extra glam with some blush.

We’ve been loving this Pixi blush stick because it’s easy to apply and great to throw in your purse to touch up your office makeup.

Smoky Eye

Go a bit bolder with a smokey eye! You can still have fun with a smoky eye while still doing professional makeup for work.

Start by using a foundation with a satin finish like this one from Target and do a light contour. To create a smokey eye that is still work-appropriate, start by using a cool brown in your outer corners. Then, use some gold eyeshadow in your inner corners. Instead of using eyeliner, try using an angled brush with dark brown eyeshadow to create your winged liner. Finish off the look with some mascara.

Makeup for When You’re in a Rush

It’s never a good feeling when you’re running late. A quick makeup look will have you looking sharp for work without spending much time in front of the mirror.

Make sure your face is washed, and then put on some primer. Use a tinted moisturizer or sunscreen for some light coverage. Use some blush in a C shape from your temple to your cheekbone. Throw some mascara on and you’ll have an easy but still professional makeup look!

More Office Looks

There are quite a few options for office makeup looks that you can easily replicate at home. Feel good about yourself in the office with a cute outfit, too. Here’s our list of staples to add to your summer wardrobe.

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