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Formal Makeup

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Formal Makeup.

If you're looking for the perfect makeup to complete your formal look, look no further than this collection of formal makeup. Whether you're attending a wedding, a gala, or any other special occasion, we have everything you need to create a stunning and polished appearance. From long-lasting foundations to glamorous eyeshadows and bold lip colors, this formal makeup selection offers a wide range of options to help you achieve a flawless and sophisticated finish.

Benefit CosmeticsGoof Proof Waterproof Brow-Filling Powder

Size: 0.06 oz / 1.9 g·ITEM: 2662377

Color: Shade 4.5 - neutral deep brown

209 Reviews

$33.00

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It’s not too harsh and it’s great for those no makeup makeup days. The color is perfect for dark brows that don’t want to look boxy with brow product gifted by Benefit Cosmetics....It’s blendable, buildable, and gives a great look for everyday or formal makeup.

What it is: An easy-to-use brow powder that is great for brow newbies and pros.

What Else You Need to Know: This easy-to-use, lightweight pressed powder is a must-have for everyone's makeup bag. It effortlessly fills in sparse areas for natural-looking, blended brows. The silky-soft powder adheres to skin and hair and gives brows texture and dimension. It is also buildable and blendable, and color stays true.

Clinical Results: In a self-evaluation by 114 participants, after 1 week:
- 96% said it was easy to apply
- 96% said brows look natural

Bobbi BrownHighlighter Powder

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2577344

Color: Quartz Glow - pale incandescent gold

806 Reviews

$77.00

It can be used daily when applied lightly or for a formal event when used heavier. The application is easy and leaves your skin with a beautiful glow. ...I Love it makes i get compliments on my glow all the time just wish it was bigger but I use this and makeup forever sculpting duo! It's amazing

What it is: A cult-favorite highlighter powder creates a light-reflecting, shimmering pearl radiance for perfectly luminous cheeks and eyes.

What Else You Need to Know: A silky gel-powder hybrid highlighter that glides onto skin with a cushiony bounce to smooth, brighten, and deliver a sheer, lit-from-within glow. Formulated with a clear base and highly reflective pearl pigments to impart a naturally translucent radiance.

GivenchyLip Liner

Size: 0.03 oz/ 0.8 g·ITEM: 1918242

Color: 9 Moka Renversant - deep coffee

127 Reviews

$43.50

It's perfect for a no makeup makeup look....The color works well with a few of the more formal looking lipsticks I've used it with. This is a great liner that lasts for a very long time, and applies easily.

What it is:
A lip liner for the ideal line and to enhance the hold of lipstick in a single swipe for truly gorgeous lips.

What it does:
This supple formula glides onto lips for easy application and is perfect for contouring your lips. Long-lasting and waterproof, it ensures zero makeup mistakes.

CLINIQUEHigh Impact™ Mascara Mini

Size: 0.14 oz/ 3.5 mL·ITEM: 2554525

Color: Black

38 Reviews

$18.00

Love this mascara it's not too expensive and has been a staple of my makeup bag for years! Highly recommend, applies easy and comes off nicely with makeup remover....The wand is hard to use and formal is really thick.

What it is: A mini of Clinique’s bestselling mascara that creates lusher, plusher, bolder lashes for the most dramatic look.

Formulation Type:
Volumizing, Lengthening

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

What Else You Need to Know: High Impact™ Mascara creates lusher, plusher, bolder lashes for the most dramatic look. Pure, deep color adds to the impact. Lash definition draws attention to eyes. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.

Charlotte TilburyLip Lustre Lip Gloss

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.5 mL·ITEM: 2116432

Color: Sweet Stiletto - soft pink

164 Reviews

$38.00

I wanted something to complement a formal red dress, and this was PERFECT. It wasn't so overly pigmented or thick, and it didn't feel super matchy-matchy (or clash for that matter), had a great non-sticky light gloss finish, and the color worked really well with my skin tone. ...my go-to lipgloss. can work with or without a lipstick underneath. also can be used to everyday use or formal events !!!

What it is:
A lasting lip lacquer for luxe shine and fuller-looking lips.

What it does:
This everyday gloss delivers long-lasting shine and fuller-looking lips—sans stickiness. The creamy-vinyl texture is enriched with lotus flower extract, an antioxidant that protects, hydrates, and soothes lips for a gorgeous, flawless, lacquered finish. The color stays in place for six hours without transfer.

$22.00

Heavenly would be perfect for formal events as well.

What it is: A set of easy-to-apply, reusable, and mess-free press-on nails in an array of styles perfect for creating salon-quality manicures, at home, within minutes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Skip the salon and get results you love, at home, in minutes with Glamnetic’s Press-On Nail Kit. In a variety of styles and shapes, each easy-to-apply kit includes all the tools you need for a flawless mani, featuring reusable nails

Bobbi BrownLuxe Hydrating Lipstick

Size: 0.13 oz / 3.8 g·ITEM: 2595726

Color: Pink Buff - creamy nude

280 Reviews

$62.00

This lipstick was recommended to me by a sephora make up artist who was doing my makeup for my engagement photo session. The lipstick held up through the entire engagement session (lots of kisses) and still looked gorgeous! ...It's also a nice subtle wine hibiscus that's not too plum and not too wine which means it works well for more skin tones and also goes well for formal and informal wear. :)

What it is: A skincare-infused statement lipstick, in universally flattering shades, for lips that feel as luxe as they look.


Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Monoi de Tahiti and Chamomile Oil: Nourish and condition.

- Jasmine Flower Wax: Boosts moisture over time.


What Else You Need to Know: This luxurious satin lipstick glides on effortlessly and hydrates for up to 10 hours, visibly improving the condition of lips after just one week. Infused with nourishing floral extracts and jasmine flower wax, the creamy formula resists fading, feathering, and smudging.

Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Sugar Eye Palette

Size: 0.03 oz / 0.98 g·ITEM: 2799732

80 Reviews

$43.50

got this for my bf who is new to makeup and the shimmer shades are gorgeous! they’re a little more chunky than the urban decay shimmer so it creates a magical effect instead of a watery texture...BEST MAKEUP EYESHADOW PALETTE! I have not found an eyeshadow palette as adorable as this.

What it is: An essential mini eyeshadow collection featuring nine full-pigment shades, from cool-toned neutrals to icy pastels in matte and metallic finishes. 

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This palette contains nine eyeshadow shades from soft neutrals to bright sparkly tones, in five mattes and four metallic finishes. The full-pigment formula delivers high color payoff and buildable intensity.

This Palette Contains:
- 9 x 0.03 oz/ 0.98 g Eyeshadows in A1 (matte nude pink), A2 (matte taupe beige with sparkling reflects), A3 (matte greyish brown with sparkling ref

DIORRouge Dior Refillable Lipstick

Size: 0.12 oz·ITEM: 2750909

Color: 766 Rose Harpers - a magenta pink

1.3K Reviews

$66.00

This season I'll be rocking a red lip to every formal occasion!...The pigment is incredible and its definitely going to be a staple in my makeup routine!

What it is: A refillable, long-lasting lipstick with hydrating, floral lip care for up to 24 hours of comfort.
Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Red Peony Extract: Preserves the lips’ natural hydration to bring out their radiance.

- Pomegranate Flower Extract: Improves overall lip quality for suppleness and softness.

- Shea Butter: Provides intense nourishment.

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“I wore my lashes by mixing the short and medium lengths for after work events and found they looked great for office wear and transitioned for an evening look too. I can see myself using the longer lash length for a more formal event like a wedding guest or dinner party”
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“It’s nice and lightweight and is perfect for everyday occasions. It leaves a nice dewy look and doesn’t leave the skin feeling weird”
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“Love this product because it works like magic for me, the best thing is it’s deep black and matches with every mascara I own, I know it’s waterproof but easily removed from waterproof makeup would highly recommenderemover”
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“Perfect for everyday, natural look. My eyes are pretty sensitive so I find a lot of mascaras are itchy/uncomfortable -- this one is not itchy at all, doesn't flake, and gives very pretty natural volume”
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“The lightweight formula effortlessly enhances my complexion, giving an instant ethereal glow without any chunky glitter. I absolutely love how it brightens my skin and evens out the tone, thanks to the addition of vitamin C”
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