Alright so today I wanted to try that viral brat makeup look everyone’s talking about – but like a toned-down version for actual grocery runs or coffee dates. Grabbed my makeup bag around 7am before work chaos. First things first: slapped on moisturizer then sunscreen like always. Forgot primer? Eh whatever, I’ll survive.
The Base Stuff
Pumped my regular foundation on the back of my hand and dotted it everywhere with fingers first. Used my damp beauty blender knockoff to pat-pat-pat everything in. Skin looked decent but that zit on my chin needed extra attention – layered concealer only there and under panda eyes. Pro tip: pressed powder only on my T-zone cause ain’t nobody wants midday oil slick.
Brat Eyes Step-By-Step
- Took brown eyebrow pencil and scribbled short lines upward in front part of brows – made ’em look fluffier real quick
- Dusted nude eyeshadow all over lids with my pinky finger (forgot brush but it worked!)
- Now the scary part: black pencil eyeliner. Did super thin line hugging upper lashes but deliberately smudged edges with q-tip for messy grunge vibe
- Skipped fake lashes cause time crunch – just did 3 coats of drugstore mascara bottom to top
Cheeks & The Brat Signature
Bronzer in big “3” shape on face sides – forehead to cheekbones to jaw. Then grabbed bright pink cream blush and slapped it high on cheekbones near eyes. Blended with fingers till it looked sunburnt but cute? Finished with highlighter dabbed only on nose bridge and cupid’s bow.
Lips & Lockdown
Went with glossy vibe: clear lip balm first, then rubbed burgundy lip stain in center only. Looked bitten – perfect messy Brat energy. Last step: held setting spray six inches away and went “psh psh psh” while blinking like crazy.
Whole thing took 12 minutes? Mirror check: messy eyeliner ✅, flushed cheeks ✅, glossy lips ✅. Felt edgier than my usual look but still wearable. Starbucks barista even said “cool makeup” so mission accomplished!
