A complete makeup guide to the passport makeup trend

Let's Decode it! Get ready to slay your passport makeup with a look that's all about amplifying your favorite features – eyes and lips, we're looking at you! In a photo as small as a passport picture, it's crucial to highlight your features to ensure they don't get lost. Using some of our favorite Maybelline products, grab your makeup bag, and let's get selfie-ready with these game-changing tips.

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Shape the Brows

First things first, let's fill in those brows so they can frame the eyes and really draw attention to the center of your face. We're not going for big and fluffy here, just enough to ensure that your brows are ready for their close-up. With Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-in-1 Eyebrow Pen and Gel, start by using the pen to fill in any sparse areas. Super thin, it allows you to draw on hair-like strokes that blend in seamlessly with the rest of your brows. Brush through a little bit of the clear sealing gel to lock everything in place for up to 24 hours.

Dark Circles Be Gone

Even if you look tired after having woken up at 3 a.m. to catch your flight, you don’t need to have dark circles in your passport pic! Enter pink concealer, your new BFF. By applying a pink concealer, you are not only neutralizing any bluish or purple hues under your eyes, but at the same time adding a pop of brightness to the area. Taking the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer in the shade 160 – Brightener, apply the concealer directly from the sponge tip applicator. For the best results, apply the concealer in a triangular shape under your eyes, diagonally up and out from the corners of your lips, and your T-zone.

Contour

Now, let's bring dimension to your face by contouring your cheekbones. Choose a concealer that's a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone. Straight from the applicator, apply three dots of concealer to each cheekbone. To blend the pink and brown concealers seamlessly into your skin, reach for a damp beauty blender and carefully buff the product to remove the appearance of any harsh lines. The key is to achieve a sculpted yet soft look that enhances your cheekbones without appearing cakey or heavy.

The Perfect Wing

A focal point of your passport photo, it’s important to emphasize your eyes with a touch of eyeliner. For this look, we like to use the Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner in the shade Smooth Walnut as it is creamy and blendable and allows for a smokey impact. If you struggle to draw the perfect wing, then follow this Pro Tip: find a piece of card and align it with your upper lash line to serve as a guide. Using the dark brown pencil eyeliner, trace along the edge of the card to create the wing. Remove the piece of card and pull the product in along the outer third of your lash line.

Lengthen the Lashes

To lengthen and volumize your lashes, grab your Maybelline Sky High Mascara in the shade Cosmic Black. Using a zigzag motion, slowly work the product into your lashes and watch as they deliver limitless impact from every angle.

Perfect that Pout

To draw attention to the lips, take a Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Lipstick in a natural, nude shade, and use the pointed side of the applicator to carefully trace the inner contours of the lips. Once happy with the shape, fill in the rest of the lips. For a glossier finish that will keep your lips hydrated, make them look extra plump and really pop in the picture, finish the look by applying a layer of Maybelline Lifter Gloss in the shade Reef.