River City Cheer Makeup Tutorial – Golden Smokey Eye with a Classic Red Lip
This cheer makeup tutorial was created for River City Cheer in Alaska featuring a beautiful, natural stage-ready look! Watch the tutorial video with clear step-by-step instructions to create a golden smokey eye with a classic red lip—great for competition days, showcases, and team photos.
Magnetic Lashes for Cheer · Red Lip Options · Cheer Eyeshadow & Primer
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What You’ll Need (Cheer-Friendly Kit)
- Eyeshadow primer (or a thin layer of concealer/foundation)
- Dual-ended eyeshadow brush (fluffy + dome)
- Ivory matte eyeshadow
- Camel brown eyeshadow
- Dark brown shimmer eyeshadow
- Golden shimmer eyeshadow
- Spirit Shine Highlighter
- Setting spray (optional)
- Eyeliner and mascara
- Red lip color (transfer-resistant)
- (Optional) Glam Game Beauty magnetic lashes
Step-by-Step: Golden Smokey Eye for Cheerleaders
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Prime the entire lid with eyeshadow primer. This helps color grip and reduces creasing. No primer? Use a thin layer of concealer or foundation.
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With the fluffy brush, sweep ivory matte across the lid for a smooth base. This makes blending faster and cleaner.
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Using the dome end, press camel brown into the crease. Switch back to the fluffy end and blend until the edge looks soft.
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Press dark brown shimmer into the outer corner in a gentle “V.” Add a second layer for depth, then blend the outer corner and crease together.
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Tap golden shimmer onto the center and inner lid with your fingertip. For extra glow, press the shade on with a flat brush.
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If any fallout lands under the eye, sweep it away with a fluffy blush brush.
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Highlight the brow bone with Spirit Shine Highlighter. For more pop, lightly mist the brush with setting spray before picking up product.
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Add eyeliner and mascara. For bigger impact that still feels light, apply magnetic lashes along your magnetic liner.
Classic Red Lip for Competition
Start with clean, dry lips. Skip balm and gloss so color can set. Apply a thin, even layer of red lip color for a bold, transfer-resistant finish that holds up through stunts and celebrations.
Quick Pro Tips for Cheer Days
- Build color in light layers for fast blending and fewer touchups.
- Choose transfer-resistant formulas for lips and liner.
- Pack a small brush and powder/primer for quick fixes between routines.
- Apply lashes after shadow so the band stays clean.
Shop the Look
Find everything used in this cheer makeup tutorial at Glam Game Beauty—made for performers and trusted by cheer programs.
Ready for the Floor, River City Cheer!
Golden smokey eyes and a classic red lip bring standout color under bright lights and look great in photos. Have an amazing season, River City Cheer—Sarasota to Alaska is cheering you on.
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