Get ready for prom night with the best makeup essentials, pro tips, and viral beauty picks to help your look last from first photo to final dance.
By Alexa Vazquez Apr 24, 2025 12:00 AMTags ShoppingMakeupE! Insider ShopNBCU CheckoutE! InsiderLikes
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Prom season isn't just approaching, it's here. I know, I know, time flies.
That means you (hopefully) already have a prom dress and shoes picked out for the big night. But chances are, you haven't given your makeup a second thought.
No need to stress, though! Whether you're aiming for soft glam or a dramatic smokey eye, our shopping experts hand-picked the best beauty products to use for prom night, plus a few makeup tips to help your look last for hours.
Since you'll want your makeup to be long-lasting, there are a few steps you can't skip.
To keep oil at bay and prevent foundation and concealer from settling into fine lines, set your face makeup with a translucent powder. We recommend KimChi Chic's loose powder, which you've likely seen on TikTok.
Seal it all in with a few spritzes of setting spray. This will absorb any excess oil and add a dewy radiance to your skin.
To prevent creasing and make shadows pop, you'll need an eye primer, like the E! reader-loved one we found from Jason Wu Beauty.
Of course, no prom makeup look is complete without a good lip color. To make it last through eating and drinking, there's no better option than Sacheu's TikTok-viral lip liner stain, which will stay put far longer than anything you've got in your vanity.
From simple and natural to bold and glittery, shop all the prom makeup must-haves you need for a memorable night.
Moira Cosmetics Silvermist Palette
At just $12, thiseyeshadow palettewith nine shades is an absolute steal.
Featuring a mix of shimmers and matte shades, this is the perfect option if you love a cool-toned look.
Moira Cosmetics Precision Liquid Liner
I'm something of a liquid liner connoisseur and in all my years, I have never come across one as black and juicy as this one — and it's only $7.
The tip is ultra thin and perfect for crafting sharp, precise winged liner. Plus, it won't dry out like so many competitors.
KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Set & Bake Powder
Everyone knows that to make your base last, you need set your makeup with a loose powder likethis one.
Use this finely milled powder to set areas that tend to crease or get oily. Choose from a range of shades.
Moira Cosmetics Stay Golden Cream Bronzer
This cream bronzer makes adding a sun-kissed glow to your skin a breeze.
The lightweight formula blends like a dream. It has a blurred, matte finish. I recommend applying it with a duo-fiber brush for a flawless application.
KimChi Chic Beauty Spinning Hearts Love
This 12-panpalette in adorable heart-shaped packaging has all the neutral, matte shades you need.
Whether you're going for a soft-glam look or a sultry smokey eye, this eyeshadow palette is sure to become a go-to.
Jason Wu Beauty Prime Eye
Thiseyeshadow primercreates the perfect blank canvas for any look.
Not only can it intensify shadow shades and keep them from creasing, it's also infused with vitamin E to help hydrate dry lids.
Jason Wu Beauty Jewel Stick
Available in 10 gorgeous shades, it doesn't get much easier than this shimmeryshadow stick.
You can swipe it all over your lid or focus it on your waterline. Either way, your eyes will pop.
Rinna Beauty Larger Than Life Lip Plumping Oil
Want a plump and juicy pout? This lip oil is the answer.
It has sheer tint and offers intense shine. Its hydrating, cushiony texture gets its feel from ingredients including jojoba and avocado oil.
It's available in several pretty shades.
Moira Cosmetics Microdot Setting Spray
Achieve a long-lasting, airbrushed base with this setting spray.
The micro-spray technology makes for an even application while helping reducing excess oil and minimizing the appearance of pores.
YSE Beauty Vacation Glow Highlighter Stick
Achieve a long-lasting, airbrushed base with this setting spray.
The micro-spray technology makes for an even application while helping reducing excess oil and minimizing the appearance of pores.
Moira Cosmetics Love Steady Liquid Blush
A drop of this highly pigmented liquid blush goes a long way, which means you're getting major bang for your buck.
With 15 shades, there are endless possibilites for your prom look.
Sacheu Beauty Line and Shine Kit
This lip duo is just want you need for the big night.
The TikTok-viral stain creates a subtle definition that won't budge, even when drinking and eating, while the non-sticky lip gloss hydrates lips and gives them a juicy finish.
