Kansas City Chiefs | Inspired Makeup Tutorial

UPDATED for 2024

Hey there, makeup and football fans!

In honor of Super Bowl LVIII (58) today I'm doing a Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup tutorial.

I have a brand new San Francisco 49ers tutorial coming too so stay tuned for that. 

I have mixed emotions about KC. 

They knocked my Buffalo Bills out of contention a week ago😞

But I'm a fan of Taylor Swift's music so...

There is no "Bad Blood" here 😉

And just you wait for next season (Don't Stop Bill-ievin' 😁)

I originally posted this tutorial last year when the Kansas City Chiefs were in Super Bowl LVII.

But, I've updated a few things and added duplicates for products that have since been discontinued.

Kansas City Chiefs colors are primarily red and yellow-gold with some white accents.

I went searching for a yellow eyeliner (not something I typically have in my makeup kit) and found a pretty decent option (although it broke when I used it 😅).

You can watch my video tutorial here

How to Create a Kansas City Chiefs Inspired Makeup Look

1. Matte Red Eyeshadow: Not a go-to shade for most, but it is absolutely essential for this look.

Take the shadow and layer it on eyelids, building color to get a nice opaque red.

Cover the lids stopping right at the crease and rounding the shadow as you meet the crease. 

I used NYX Primal Colors in Hot Red which is the best red eyeshadow I have ever used. I'm so disappointed that NYX discontinued this color.

You can get a pretty close shade in their Ultimate Edit Petite Shadow Palette in Phoenix (50% off right now on their website). 

Also, MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Eyeshadow in Werk, Werk, Werk is very similar.

2. Yellow-Gold Eyeliner: Next we need a yellow/gold eyeliner. I ran the liner across my upper lash line a few times until I got the color I wanted. 

Wing the liner out just a little bit. Also take the liner into the inner corners of the eyes.

I used Colourpop Crème Gel Liner in Toucan Do It. 

It broke as I was using it. I thought maybe I was applying too much pressure on the eyeliner so I pressed lighter. A few minutes later it broke again.

I've never had a liner break while I was using it before.

I have Colourpop's Crème Gel Liner in Swerve, a black shade, and have used it many times without any breakage.

Maybe the pigments that give this one the yellow shade are softer?

Whatever the case, if you use this yellow liner be aware that it could break.

3. White Eyeliner & Eyeshadow: Take a white eyeliner pencil and run it along the lower water line of the eye.

Then use a matte white eyeshadow and trace it through the lower lash line.

Use the same white shade on the brow bone to give a nice highlight and add that pop of white.

I used a white eyeliner pencil from N.Y.C. Color Cosmetics. It has since been discontinued.

But, NYX Slim Eye Pencil in White is a nice alternative.

The eyeshadow I used is 'Glitch' from Urban Decay's Wired pressed pigment palette.

If you don't have that palette Sephora Collection Sephora Colorful® Eyeshadow in Let it Snow is a lovely matte white shade.

     

4. Mascara + Highlighter & Blush: Give the eye makeup a dramatic contrast with a black volumizing mascara on the top and bottom lashes. 

Then use a shimmery white highlighter on the top of the cheek bones and on the high points of the face.

I used the red eyeshadow as a blush and blended it into the apples of the cheeks for a subtle flush.

5. Red Liquid Lipstick: With a liquid lipstick trace around your lip line, like a liner, and then fill in the rest of the lips with the glossy red lipstick.

I used NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red which has been discontinued also (come on, NYX!)

But Colourpop's Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Stain in Big Apple is very close.

And finally we have...

Our Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup look!

Red is definitely the main color in this makeup look. Eyeshadow, lips and accented by the gold and white.

I considered purchasing a white mascara but that seemed like it might be overkill (because this look is so subtle? 😄).

You could always add a little gold shimmer or loose glitter as a topper for the lipstick.

Products I used to create this Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup look:

NYX: Primal Colors in Hot Red

Tru Rituals: Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush

Colourpop: Crème Gel Liner in Toucan Do It

N.Y.C Color Cosmetics: White Eyeliner Pencil

Urban Decay: Pressed Pigment in Glitch

Estate Cosmetics: EEL03 - Eye Liner Brush

Costal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Limited Edition Medium Shadow Brush

Jazmine Beauty: Luxe Lash Volumizing Mascara

Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral

NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Beau Gâchis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)

YC Collection: Y02 Glow Brush

NYX: Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red

Again, you can see my video tutorial here

Thanks so much for checking out my Kansas City Chiefs post.

I hope you enjoy game day!🏈

And stay tuned for my San Francisco 49ers inspired tutorial coming soon!

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XOXO

Ultima Beauty 

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