UAE National Day makeup: 3 looks in Eid Al Etihad colours
Makeup ideas for Eid Al Etihad on 2 December: a soft touch of green for school and work, classic red lips, and an evening look for the celebrations, with tips to make it last all day.
On 2 December the UAE celebrates its 55th Eid Al Etihad, and schools, offices and homes fill with the colours of the flag: red, green, white and black. The prettiest way to share the celebration in your makeup is one well-chosen touch of these colours, not all of them at once.
The golden rule: one standout colour
Pick one place to draw the eye, either the eyes or the lips, and keep the rest of the face soft and natural. The look stays elegant in photos and works for the office, school and the celebrations.
Look 1: a soft touch of green for work and school
- Even out the lid with a light nude shade from the nude palette.
- Draw a thin line close to the lashes with green gel eyeliner and extend it slightly outwards.
- One coat of mascara and neat brows.
- Nude or soft pink lips so the green stays the star.
Look 2: classic red lips
Red is the easiest way to a festive look that stands out in photos.
- Outline your lips with a lip liner first, then lightly fill them in so the colour lasts longer.
- Apply the red lipstick from the centre outwards, blot with a tissue, then add a second layer.
- Keep the eyes simple: a thin black eyeliner line and mascara only.
Look 3: the celebration evening
- From the colourful palette, place a warm red or orange shade in the crease and blend the edges well.
- Draw black liquid eyeliner with a small wing.
- Add false lashes for eyes that stand out in photos and lighting.
- Choose nude lips so they don't compete with the eyes.
White and black
Black is always there in kohl, eyeliner and mascara, and white can come from your outfit and accessories instead of your face, so all four flag colours appear in your whole look, not only in your makeup.
Make it last through the events
- National Day events are long and many are outdoors, so start with moisturised skin and light layers.
- Finish with a mist of setting spray.
- Carry your lipstick and liner in your bag for a touch-up after eating and drinking.
From Ahla
AHLA Color Gel Eyeliner comes in 5 shades including green, AHLA Creamy Liquid Lipstick and AHLA Liquid Lipstick come in shades that include red, plus the Lip Liner Pencil, the Black Liquid Eyeliner, the Colorful Eyeshadow Palette with red and orange tones, the 3D False Eyelashes and the Makeup Setting Spray. Happy Eid Al Etihad.
