13 Types of Makeup Styles You Should Know

In the realm of beauty, makeup is key. Makeup can transform an already gorgeous face into a work of art. The best thing about using makeup is that everyone can add their own touch for a truly personalized aesthetic style.

It's good to know the different styles of makeup so that you can always look your best. From casual to elegant, there's a makeup style suitable for every occasion. To help you learn more about the different styles at your disposal, we created a list of 13 makeup styles you should know. Without further ado, let's check them out!

1. Airbrush Makeup

Airbrush makeup, as it sounds, is applied through the use of a makeup sprayer instead of brushes and sponges. The airbrush system consists of an air compressor with a hose that's connected to a trigger-controlled makeup spray-painting gun.

With airbrush makeup, your complexion looks smooth and flawless. It goes on evenly and covers blemishes. The makeup is lightweight and long-lasting, but easy to remove. What's even better, the application process only takes a few minutes.

There's never a bad occasion to wear airbrush makeup. Whether it's a casual day or an important event, this style of makeup makes for an excellent choice.

Follow along with the video below to learn how to apply airbrush makeup:

2. HD Makeup

HD makeup consists of very high-end products that are specially formulated to create a smooth, natural, non-cakey look. The makeup diffuses the light on the skin which illuminates and softens it. It has special properties that make it an exceptional choice for being photographed and videoed. Whether in person or on-screen, the makeup looks flawless.

While the makeup is very lightweight, it does a great job of covering imperfections and blemishes. The HD makeup application requires makeup brushes and sponges. You must apply it correctly for it to look transparent and seamless.

3. Matte Makeup

Matte makeup looks poreless, meaning that there's no shine or oil on your face. There's certainly no shimmer with this style of makeup. This type of makeup actually absorbs oil and stays on longer than glossier makeup.

Matte makeup shows up really well in photos as there's no shine to distract. Your creases and wrinkles will practically disappear, too. Matte foundation is one of the best choices for those with oily skin. The matte makeup look has become a favorite trend for the fall months.

4. Natural Makeup

Natural makeup is a style that enhances your features rather than conceals your flaws. It requires far fewer makeup products and far less time. The main focus is on eyes, lips, and overall skin tone. Focusing on these areas looks very natural yet gorgeous. The natural makeup style looks effortless and low-key. A light hand goes a long way in this makeup approach.

You can wear the natural makeup style any time of year and anywhere you go. If you're not a big makeup person but want a little color, then the natural look is for you.

5. Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup is all-natural makeup that's been derived from minerals and other organic compounds. The makeup is not only gentle in the application but also protects your skin from the elements during the day. If you have sensitive or irritable skin, then mineral makeup will be your best option.

The minerals in this type of makeup contain anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and other protective properties that make them so loved by many. Mineral makeup also has a range of coverage options.

Applying mineral makeup is an easy process. Follow along with the video below to see how it's done:

6. Editorial Makeup

Editorial makeup isn't typically an everyday makeup style. It's the type of makeup that's applied for magazine shoots and runway shows. The looks are wildly different due to the purpose and goal of each event. From bold neutrals to electric colors, editorial looks have them all.

Editorial makeup must cover all blemishes and imperfections and look absolutely flawless. Lots of makeup products are required for this style. Contouring is also almost always utilized in order to create a very dimension-rich look.

7. Evening Makeup

Evening makeup style is meant for a night out. The workday is over and it's time to get ready for the evening events. This look shifts from the lighter daytime colors into the moodier darker colors and hues. It's best to emphasize your eyes, mouth, or both with a dramatic look.

This is the time to try out your smokey eye or deep red lip stain. You don't have to shy away from bold looks when it comes to the evening makeup style. Break out all your makeup brushes and sponges for application.

8. Bridal Makeup

Bridal makeup is specifically for that very special day in a woman's life: her wedding day. The makeup is very customized to the bride's wishes and many times is applied by a makeup artist. The look is meant to allow the bride to glow, accentuating and highlighting her natural features.

Bridal makeup is typically soft and natural-looking. You can use airbrush makeup, HD makeup, or other traditional creams and powders for the application.

9. Celebrity Makeup

The celebrity style of makeup is exactly what you think of: what all the celebrities wear when they're glammed up. There is a whole range of color palettes used, from neutrals to wild, bright colors. This style of makeup is full-coverage, hiding any trace blemishes. Each look seems like a work of art. Celebrity makeup artists use top-of-the-line products.

10. Prom Makeup

You only go to prom once (or a few times) in your teen years, so picking out the makeup look is a big deal. Prom makeup style is most frequently determined by the color of your dress. Once you have your prom dress picked out, you can match your makeup to it. Prom makeup can be natural or bold. Whether it's gold shimmers or bright colors, have fun with your prom look.

11. Goth Makeup

Goth makeup style is all about dark, moody colors and looks. One of the most crucial aspects of the goth makeup style is the dark lips. Lip color can be black, maroon, plum, dark red, or any other deep hue. Dark eyeliner and smokey eyes are also a part of the look.

If you're wanting to achieve a gothic makeup look, be prepared to spend quite some time (and product) achieving the look.

For more guidance, check out this makeup tutorial:

12. Anti-Aging Makeup

The anti-aging makeup style is specially formulated with anti-aging properties. Ingredients like retinol, antioxidants, and other vitamins are included to help maintain a youthful glow. Moisturizer is a key step in makeup application to encourage anti-aging properties.

With the help of this makeup style, you can reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores. Using less foundation reduces the look of aging. Keep your eye makeup minimal as well.

13. Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup is just as it sounds: permanent. It utilizes tattoo technology to permanently pigment the dermis layer of skin. While you can't use this technique for your whole face, your more prominent features can certainly benefit.

This style of makeup can be used on your eyebrows (also known as microblading), lips (also known as lip blushing), and eyelids. There are makeup artists across the country that specialize in each of these, so make sure to pick a well-established one for the best results.

In Closing

Now that you know the 13 different makeup styles, you can go forth in confidence. Regardless of the occasion, you'll be able to look your best. But before you go, be sure to check out these other style guides that may be of interest:

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