Two 2025 Prom Makeup Looks to Re-Create

When I went to prom years ago, nothing could have prepared me for how much I’d cringe at my photos over a decade later. From the stiff curls to the dramatic eyeshadow, I can say with confidence that I would absolutely request a redo if given the chance. In an effort to minimize my embarrassment, I’ve convinced myself that this is a universal experience for every person who attended prom in high school. Our beauty director, Erin Jahns shares this sentiment. “Unfortunately, 2011 was the era of overly-plucked eyebrows, ultra-caked bronzer, concealer lips, and a completely unreasonable amount of spidery mascara and black eyeliner,” she says.

If Erin could go back in time, she would, “probably cry and then call a makeup artist, stat.” Luckily, as beauty editors, we don’t need a special occasion (or a second prom, for that matter) to test out a new look or two, especially when SHEGLAM products exist. We can always count on SHEGLAM to deliver quality and wearability without high price points. Just for you, I tasked Erin with taking a walk down memory lane and creating two prom looks she would wear in 2025.

The inspiration: “I’ve always loved a shimmery and glittery makeup look, so I drew inspiration from looks I’d created before. Normally, I would choose between a sparkling lip or a sparkling eye, but I decided to really go for it and add pops of sparkle throughout my makeup routine. I’d wear this for a concert or a fun night out.”

The upgrade: “The concept of ‘less is more’ was entirely foreign to me in high school, but hey, it was an era, and I’ve come a long way. If I were going to prom in 2025, I would choose just one or two features to focus on instead of using every single type of makeup product to the absolute max.”

The process: “Brows are one of the most important steps in my routine, and I like to set them before I start adding other products. The Set Me Up Brow Hold in Crystal Clear creates the best hold without looking thick or gloopy. Next, I used the Wing It Waterproof Liner Duo (I opted for black!) to stamp a perfectly shaped wing on the outer corners of my eyes and used the liner end along my lash line to create a little more depth and connect the wing to the rest of my lid. My lashes are long but thin, so I used the volumizing brush end of the All-in-One Volume and Length Mascara to get a little more thickness and oomph. To create a super-glittery eye, I swiped the Crystal Jelly Glaze Stick in Starlit Silver on the inner corners of my eyes and lightly blended it out toward the center of my lid. I also tapped on a tiny bit of the Enigma Sparkly Eyeshadow in Pure.