Office Party Makeup in Amsterdam
The informal setting in this case doesn’t mean you can completely forget about business etiquette: after all, the corporate party will be followed by another meeting at the office. We’ll explain what makeup is appropriate for the situation.
How to look professional yet festive
For many, a corporate event is a chance to express themselves and reveal their individuality—more so than during the office. However, it’s still best to avoid extremes—when creating your look, strive for a “golden mean”.
In this article, I’ll explain the rules for corporate makeup, explain how to adapt it to different body types, and provide step-by-step instructions.
Makeup Rules for Corporate Events
There’s no need to talk about strict restrictions. Just use common sense—evening makeup can be bright and unusual, but not shockingly extravagant.
The point is, you still have a business relationship with most of the people attending the corporate event.
You’re still colleagues—not a group of longtime friends ready to accept your every whim.

So, 2 fundamental rules:
- Therefore, it’s best to stay within the norm. This means avoiding cutting-edge art makeup and other trends that aren’t universally understood.
- It’s also recommended to avoid neon shades and not only unconventional color combinations, but also unusual ways of using them.
For example, makeup with yellow eyeshadow and green eyelashes is unlikely to garner compliments from those with whom you have a purely professional relationship.

Simple makeup for office party
Key Accents
- Natural Glow. Highlight your natural beauty with neutral and muted tones.
- Emphasized Eyes. For a beautiful look, use eyeliner, mascara, and muted eyeshadow; you can also create classic winged eyeliner.
- Muted Shades. For corporate makeup, it’s best to stick to classic colors like beige, brown, and peach.
Accentuate your look with a neat manicure in neutral or subtle shades.
Office christmas party makeup
For a Christmas party at the office, a festive look with an emphasis on radiant skin, bright lips (such as wine or red), and shimmering eyeshadow or glitter is ideal.
You can also create a dramatic look with a smoky eye in a matching color scheme or add accent lashes, not forgetting a beautiful lip contour and a shimmering highlighter.
What should you consider when choosing a hairstyle for a corporate event?
It is necessary to think about your hairstyle in advance and take several factors into account:
- Hair length and thickness;
- Convenient and durable styling;
- Fashion (how relevant is the hairstyle);
- Relevance of hairstyle;
- Matching your hairstyle to your overall look (accessories, makeup, and outfit should match your hairstyle);
Prices for makeup and hairstyling for a corporate party
Office party makeup€99
Office party hairstyle€99
Travel cost
Transfer costs:- Up to 50 km → 1,25€ / km
- Over 50 km → 1,45 € / km
Calculation examples:
- 25 km → 25 × 1,25 € = 31,25 €
- 80 km → (50 × 1,25 €) + (30 × 1,45 €) = 106 €
Transfer costs are calculated for the round trip.
For example, a 25 km distance is charged 31,25€ for the full journey (to and from the location).
Parking costs:
Paid according to parking app; reimbursed at cost.