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Super-Basic Prom Makeup for Awkwards

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As exciting as it is to get dressed up for prom and experience firsthand what it is like to have 200 bobby pins in your hair simultaneously, prom makeup can feel a little daunting. Ideally, you want to look like your best you, rather than rock up to the dance looking like a Mac employee.

If you’d love to dress up a bit, but you don’t know the first thing about makeup, fret no more! This super simple look involves only ONE eyeshadow.