Evening Makeup in 2026: Glossy, Monochrome and No Rigid Rules
Evening makeup has relaxed: in 2026 nobody wants a perfect mask anymore — everyone wants real skin that glows. Anastasia, the make-up artist at MY MARAFET STUDIO, on what clients are asking for now:
Three directions that dominate
- Glossy everything — wet-look lids, glossy lips, luminous skin (yes, exactly our brand’s aesthetic);
- Monochrome — the same family of shades on eyes, cheeks and lips;
- The brow as the statement — brushed up, defined; half of any makeup look is really a good brow.
Making it last all evening
The secret isn’t quantity, it’s skin prep — that’s why evening makeup at the studio (from 1 000 lei, an hour and a half) starts with skincare, not foundation.
Event outside our regular hours? We come in at your time (+100 lei/hour). Book early.
FAQ
What is trending in evening makeup for 2026?
Three directions dominate: the glossy look — wet-look lids, high-shine lips, luminous skin; monochrome, meaning eyes, cheeks and lips in one colour family; and the brow as the accent, brushed up and clearly defined.
What does monochrome makeup actually mean?
It means eyes, cheeks and lips sit in the same colour family instead of three separate colours. The face then reads as a whole rather than as three areas made up independently and set side by side.
Why does evening makeup put so much weight on the brows?
A brushed-up, well-defined brow gives the whole face its structure — roughly half the result rests on it. Without it, the rest of the makeup has nothing to anchor to.
Can makeup be booked outside normal hours if the event is early in the morning?
Yes, the appointment can be set outside the usual schedule for an hourly surcharge. At MY MARAFET STUDIO in central Chisinau it is worth booking well ahead for events.
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