20 Sleek & casual makeup looks for the city

Angela Goh

21 Apr 2017

We’ve got your makeup inspo covered with these 20 hot looks straight from models backstage.

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Smoke up your eyes
Line your eyes with precise smudges of kohl for a sexy look. Keep your brows a lighter shade than your eyeliner to make just your eyes pop.

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Orange is the new black
Monolids? No problem. They make bold eyeshadows stand out beautifully.

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All eyes on lips
Embrace an unusual lip colour - don't be shy.

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Open up those eyes
Line your eyes with shades of navy, charcoal and black, and don't forget to elongate those lashes with several coats of mascara. Go bold!

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Pretty cheeks
If your skin is fair, play up the blush for a 100% sweet and feminine look.

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Bright and beautiful
Keep everything simple, except for just a single feature on your face. The lips are a good place to start.

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Under eye colour
Forget the upper lids, get some colour on your under eye area for a more dramatic look

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Light earthy tones
Bronze up your look for a healthy, refreshed complexion.

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Hint of gold
Give those eyelids a touch of gold (for luck).

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Smoldering eyes
Turn heads instantly with this wide-eyed dark shadow look.

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When in doubt…
... accessorise!

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Maximum brows
Sharpen your look with a defined brow shape.

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Shimmering highlights
Stay fresh-faced and radiant with highlighted areas along the cheekbones, eyes and forehead.

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Extra colour on the cheeks
Go all-out with the cheeky blusher.

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Thicken those brows
Natural feathery brows are in, so get as much definition in as you can.

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Dark brows
Fall back to black if you need to, especially if you have dark hair.

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Keep them natural
Who said you had to shape your brows and keep them tamed?

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Flawless foundation
Let your eyes and lips take a backseat - focus on perfecting your foundation and giving your complexion a translucent crystal-clear look.

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Colour crazy
Orange is in, haven't you heard?

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Heavy brows
Even if they aren't as 'sharp' or 'arched' as you'd like them to be, they can still look fabulous when you pencil some oomph into your brows.

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Whether it’s the weekend or a work day, there’ll come a time when you’re ready to try a new look to flaunt in the city. Thick brows, generous hints of vibrant eyeshadows in orange and gold, plump and peachy lips, shimmering eyelids… If you’re an urban-dweller with a penchant for bold yet feminine looks, we’ve got nothing but good news for you – we’ve rounded up 20 of the sleekest makeup looks perfect for taking you from day to night if you’re spending your hours in the heart of a bustling metropolis.

Don’t worry, they’re not OTT crazy. Give these looks a whirl if you’re out of inspiration. Who knows? You might come to find your a new favourite everyday look. Head up to the gallery and pick out a few!

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