Your Prom Fashion and Beauty Checklist

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You’ve almost made it to the end of the school year—congrats! With test-taking and study sessions nearly behind you, you deserve something to look forward to—like a perfect prom night. The whole shebang: a cute date, a close group of a friends, a stunning prom dress, and a flawless makeup look. And we want to help! While we can’t offer you much assistance in terms of accepting a promposal or securing a limo, we can certainly lend a hand in making sure you look your best. To ensure you’ll be the belle of the ball, we’re sharing our best prom-centric beauty tips. Read on to find out five prom must-haves, from an eye-catching prom dress and accessories to our best lipstick for a long-lasting beauty look.

PROM MUST-HAVE #1: THE PERFECT PROM DRESS

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First things first, you’ll need to get your hands on your dream dress—otherwise, you won’t be able to choose a coordinating lip color. Instead of heading straight to the hottest store you know, try shopping in a store your classmates are less likely to frequent. That way, you can avoid showing up to prom in the same dress as everyone else in your friend group. To stand out from the crowd while remaining prom-appropriate, consider embracing a bold color or captivating cut. Additionally, look for something that suits your style—not necessarily what’s ultra-trendy—after all, you won’t want to look back on pictures and barely recognize yourself.

PROM MUST-HAVE #2: LONG-LASTING LIP COLOR

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Whether you’re sipping on punch or chatting it up with your BFFs, a prom night lipstick has its work cut out for it. That means glossy balms and sticky glosses are definitely a no—you don’t want to leave your lip color behind on a glass or blot it all off at dinner. Stick with a long-lasting option, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Les Chocolates Scented Liquid Lipstick. (As a bonus, this lipstick even smells like chocolate—so it’s totally suitable for a romantic night.) Toss it in your clutch for touch-ups—just in case—and you’re good to go.

PROM MUST-HAVE #3: MAKEUP EXTENDING SETTING SPRAY

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Your lips aren’t the only part of your look that needs to last—it’s important that the rest of your prom makeup look stays put, too. No one wants runaway mascara or fading foundation, especially not at prom. Once you’re finished getting made up, use a few spritzes of setting spray to guarantee your makeup is in place for every photo op. Try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray.

Editor’s tip: Extra concerned about how long your makeup will last? Add a face primer to your routine, too! If you plan to be dancing up a storm, use the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Lock Makeup Primer to keep your face from getting shiny. You also may want to consider using waterproof or water-resistant makeup formulas, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight and the L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Lash Lifting and Lengthening Waterproof Mascara Blackest Black.

PROM MUST-HAVE #4: LOTS OF STYLISH ACCESSORIES

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Layered necklaces, chunky earrings, or a bunch of rings are all great options for completing your prom beauty look, but you'll want to choose just one so as not to overwhelm the rest of your outfit. A glitzy hair accessory is another perfect pick—you won’t have many other opportunities to rock a tiara!

PROM MUST-HAVE #5: BLOWOUT-REFRESHING DRY SHAMPOO

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After a night of dancing, your makeup isn’t the only thing that might look worse for wear—without primer, that is. No matter how lovely your blowout is to start, your hairstyle is likely to end up looking a little less than perfect by the end of prom. And of course, as you know, the end of prom doesn’t signal the end of the night. You still have an after party you need to look good for! To breathe new life into your blowout before heading to your next event, use dry shampoo. Need a recommendation? Try the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Clay Dry Shampoo, which doesn’t leave any visible residue.

 

Want to start planning your prom hairstyle, too? Next, read up on 25 Gorgeous Prom Hairstyles for 2019.