All Dolly'd Up: A Mauve Pink Makeup Look Tutorial

October 01, 2024

The Ultimate Mauve Pink Makeup Look 

A mauve pink makeup look is universally flattering, feminine, and flirty. And with our top-selling shade, Dolly, you’re going to love the final product. This mauve pink was the perfect color to create eyeshadows, lipsticks, and blushes—and that’s exactly what we did. So, if you’re ready to get the mauve pink makeup tutorial you’ve been waiting for, check out our step-by-step instructions below: 

Step One: Get the Pink Eyeshadow Look 

All you need for this pink eyeshadow look is our fan-favorite eyeshadow palette, long wear eyeliner, and our volumizing mascara. Let’s get into it. 

Applying Pink Eyeshadow

  • Using the Forever Babe Eyeshadow Palette for this look.
  • Apply shade UNSTOPPABLE all over the lid and crease.  
  • Next, apply the shade YOUR TERMS on the center of your lid for extra dimension. 
  • And finally, apply the shade EMPOWERED to the inner eye for some highlight. 

Applying Shimmering Eyeliner

  • Now it’s time for our Power Line™ Lasting Eyeliner in the shade DEMURE DOLLY. 
  • Apply this shimmery mauve to your lash lines (both top and bottom!). 
  • Be sure to use the built-in brush to blend and extend your outer wing.  

Applying Volumizing Mascara

  • Finish your pink eyeshadow look with our Buxom® Lash Volumizing Mascara. 
  • Apply 1-2 coats on both your top and bottom lashes for the full, dramatic effect. 

Step Two: Plump with Mauve Lip Products

A mauve lip might not sound too different from what you normally wear, but just wait until you try this combo. We know you’ll never go back:  

Putting on Lip Liner

  • Shape and define your lips using our Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner in the shade DANGEROUS DOLLY. 
  • And because this mauve makeup look is extra flirty, feel free to overline a little. 

Dressing Your Lips with Lipstick

  • Fill in your lips with our Full-On™ Satin Lipstick in DOLLY DOLL. 
  • This ultra-nourishing lipstick provides a plumping effect all on its own, but we can’t help want to add a little something more. 

Coating Your Lips with Lip Gloss

Step Three: The Best Mauve Blush Makeup

Pink makeup tutorials wouldn’t be complete without the perfect blush. Luckily, we’re sharing all the deets:

Blending with Primer-Infused Blush

  • Forever Babe Eyeshadow Palette

    12 primer-infused shades for every skin tone.

  • Power Line™ Lasting Eyeliner - Demure Dolly

    Long-wearing, waterproof, smudge-proof.

  • BUXOM® Lash Volumizing Mascara

    Volumizing, defines and lengthens.

  • Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner - Dangerous Dolly

    Chisel-tip, defines lips, creamy, matte color.

  • Full-On™ Satin Lipstick - Dolly Doll

    Creamy, satin lipstick, rich color.

  • Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss - Dolly

    This bestselling lip gloss visibly plumps the appearance of lips with a tantalizing tingle in a high-shine, shimmering finish.

  • Wanderlust™ Primer-Infused Blush - Dolly

    Blendable, Primer-infused powder blush.

  • Plump Shot™ Collagen Peptides Advanced Plumping Blush - Cheeky Dolly

    Cream-to-powder formula clinically plumps cheek and delivers a filter-like finish.

Pink Makeup Look FAQs 

Now that you know our to get a pink makeup look the Buxom way, we wanted to address any other frequently asked questions about this go-to style. 

What color eyes look good with pink eyeshadow 

  • Pink eyeshadow looks are great for every eye shade. Plus, our universally-flattering shade, Dolly, is designed to bring out everyone’s natural beauty.

What skin tone can wear pink lipstick 

  • Pink lipstick looks good on every skin tone so long that you choose one with the right undertone. Warmer skin tones should stick to warm pinks like coral or peach, whereas cool tones look great in magenta, rose, and lavenders.  

What makeup goes with pink lipstick 

  • Pink lipstick is neutral enough that any makeup look goes with it. However, if you’re feeling extra bold and flirty, we recommend trying our all-pink makeup look above. 

How do you apply pink blush 

  • Starting at the apple of the cheeks, sweep the brush upward and outward for a natural, lifting effect.  

Where to apply blush on mature face? 

  • When it comes to applying blush on a mature face, the higher the placement, the better. Taking our tip from above, be sure to place your blush high on the cheekbones and then blend it toward your hairline. For extra youthfulness, try adding a touch of our Collagen Peptides Plumping Blush for natural volume.