How to Pull Off Rose Gold Makeup Looks

All that shimmers is gold—or rose gold, if you’re paying attention to what’s trending in the makeup world right now. No longer reserved for just your jewelry, rose gold has been trending everywhere lately—no one can seem to get enough of this unique shade. Chances are you’ve already noticed someone walking around with rose gold hair, and now rose gold makeup looks are equally as trendy. It’s hard to find a makeup trend that can suit each and every skin tone, but rose gold is a shade that makes it possible. Rose gold eyeshadow and lipstick look great on just about everyone because the metallic hue has both warm and cool qualities, plus it’s perfect for most occasions. Want to get the look? Below, learn how to go for the rose gold and gild your lids, lips, and cheeks.

HOW TO WEAR ROSE GOLD EYESHADOW

One way to really make your eyes stand out? Use a rose gold eyeshadow!

Get the look by following these simple steps:

STEP 1: USE EYE PRIMER

The same way you use lip primer to make lipstick last, eye primer is a must to keep your shadow in place. A thin layer on your lids should do the trick!

STEP 2: APPLY EYE SHADOW

Place a rose gold eyeshadow, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Metallics Eye Shadow in Rose Chrome, on your lids. Be sure to blend out at the crease to soften any harsh lines.

STEP 3: COAT YOUR LASHES

Pump up your lashes (and finish off your look) with a few coats of the L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Lash Lifting and Lengthening Washable Mascara.

HOW TO WEAR ROSE GOLD EYELINER

Speaking of rose gold eye makeup, have you considered swapping your classic black eyeliner for a rose gold alternative? If not, you’re definitely going to want to!

Get the look by following these simple steps:

STEP 1: PRIME YOUR EYES

As with any eye makeup look, you’ll want to start by applying an eye primer.

STEP 2: CREATE YOUR BASE

Smooth a shimmery nude eye shadow, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Endless Pearl, onto your lids.

STEP #3: DEFINE YOUR CREASE

Pop a soft, light brown shade into your crease to add depth to your eye shadow.

STEP #4: LINE YOUR EYES

It’s time for your rose gold eyeliner! Apply the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Liquid Eyeliner in Rose Gold along your upper lash line, then wing it out.

STEP #5: LAYER ON MASCARA

Finish the look by coating your lashes with the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Washable Mascara.

HOW TO WEAR ROSE GOLD LIPSTICK

Want to ease into wearing rose gold? An easy way to test out the trend is by painting your pout with a rose gold lip color.

Get the look by following these simple steps:

STEP 1: EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS

Use a scrub, like the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Nourish & Soften Cocoa Scrub—which can be used on your face and lips—to slough away any dead skin cells. This step may seem unnecessary, but it can actually help your lipstick go on smoother.

STEP 2: USE LIP PRIMER

If you don’t want your lipstick to budge halfway through the day, apply a lip primer beforehand.

STEP 3: OVERLINE YOUR LIPS

Want to make your lips look a little bigger? Take a lip liner and line your lips slightly outside of their natural shape. Then, use the lip liner to fill in the outline of your “plumped” lips.

STEP 4: APPLY LIPSTICK

Ready for the rose gold portion of this look? Apply the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints/Lips Metallic in Moon Lust, and you’ll be as good as (rose) gold.

HOW TO WEAR ROSE GOLD HIGHLIGHTER 

Using a highlighter—especially a rose gold one—can give you a pretty glow. Plus, you’ll positively light up any picture!

Get the look by following these simple steps:

STEP 1: APPLY FOUNDATION

Use a makeup blender, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, to apply the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight over your entire face.

STEP 2: USE CONCEALER

Dot the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof, Full Coverage underneath your eyes, extending outward to your cheekbones, then blend out with the pad of your finger.

STEP 3: HIGHLIGHT WITH CONCEALER

With a concealer that’s a shade or two lighter than your skin tone, highlight your forehead, chin, cupid’s bow, and down the bridge of your nose.

STEP 4: HIGHLIGHT WITH A POWDER

You aren’t completely illuminated yet. Follow up the concealer with a highlighting powder, dusting the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Crushed Foils Metallic Highlighter in Rose Quartz onto the high points of your face.

STEP 5: CONTOUR YOUR FACE

Highlighting and contouring go together like peanut butter and jelly—hence why you need to pair your rose gold highlight with a sculpted visage. Lightly contour your nose, cheekbones, and hairline using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Concealing and Contour Kit.

HOW TO WEAR A FULL ROSE GOLD MAKEUP LOOK

If you’re bold enough to rock rose gold makeup all over your face—we’ve got you covered.

Get the look by following these simple steps:

STEP 1: PRIME YOUR ENTIRE FACE

Apply a makeup primer, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Lock Makeup Primer, to your face and an eye shadow base to your lids.

STEP 2: APPLY FOUNDATION

Break out your makeup blender and a foundation with a radiant finish, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation, using the duo to get a glowing complexion.

STEP 3: APPLY EYE SHADOW

With a flat shadow brush, dust a rose gold pigment (or powder) onto your lids and the inner corners of your eyes. Then, define the crease of your eyelid using a natural brown shadow, like the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Matte it Up, and a blending brush.

STEP 4: LINE YOUR LIDS

Grab the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Brown and use it to line your lids, extending outward to create subtle wings.

STEP 5: CURL AND COAT YOUR LASHES

Boost your lashes with an eyelash curler before applying a layer or two of the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara.

STEP 6: ADD BLUSH

Use a blush brush to apply a soft pink shade, like the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Blush in Baby Blossom, to the apples of your cheeks.

STEP 7: APPLY A ROSE GOLD LIP COLOR

Complete your look with a shimmery rose gold lipstick or lip gloss. We love the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Crushed Foils Metallic Lip Gloss in Luster.

Want another metallic hue to add to your makeup repertoire? Here’s How to Wear Gold Eyeliner.