Prom makeup for a pink dress can be done in many different shades. It is important to consider the shade of pink that your prom dress is when deciding on what color pink makeup you might want to wear. Pink is one of those colors that has many different hues.
Prom Makeup for a Hot Pink Dress

Hot pink is a popular color of dress for prom but also one of those colors that can be a challenge when it comes to choosing complementary makeup. In this case, you want the dress to be the showcase of the outfit, so you'll want to keep makeup subtle to avoid overpowering and competing with the vivid hue of the dress. Stick with neutrals that are barely there; think nude colors that look natural and not overdone. Since bright pink can be a hard color to match, stay away from shades of pink in your makeup when wearing this bold shade of dress. More than likely the pink will simply clash.

Makeup for Pearl Pink Dresses

If your dress is a bare whisp of pearl pink, then you have many more options with your makeup. Some people call this color bashful. Think of it as a pink that is as pale as pink can get without being white. Many pearl-pink dresses have some shimmer to them as well. Because this pink is almost a neutral color itself, you should be able to get by with wearing bolder makeup and turning the focus to your face. Remember that even though you do have to consider the color of your dress when deciding upon makeup choices, you shouldn't actually match the makeup to the dress. Instead, choose colors that look best with your skin tone. Take a step back and evaluate the look as a whole.

Rosebud Pink

Although the shades vary from season to season, you can almost always find a prom dress in a medium-pink hue. Medium pink can be a really difficult color when it comes to choosing makeup, because the shade can vary to one with a lot of blue undertones to one with peachy undertones. To complicate matters even more, some materials reflect differently in different light, which means that the undertones can seem to change depending upon where you are and even with your movements. Because of these issues, it is best to stick with neutral shades when wearing a medium-pink dress. Unlike the bright pink prom dress, however, you can go for a bit bolder and deeper colors in most cases. It is best to stick with browns and earth tones or perhaps some shimmery silver or gold, whatever matches your jewelry.

Pale Pink

Pink can be an understated color that almost looks like a shy blush. While pale pink isn't a color you may see in prom dresses every season, it does make a reappearance from time to time. Also, girls that look good in cool colors will look great in pale pink and may even order a custom prom dress in this shade. Since the dress itself is pale, you have two options in makeup.

If you want to play up the dress and draw attention to the dress, keep makeup natural and use nude colors and pale beige gloss on the lips.I
If you want the attention on your face more than the dress, then wear bolder makeup in the color of your choices. More than likely the pale pink dress will have blue undertones, unless it is a peachy-pink (uncommon). Opt for pink makeup with blue undertones, as long as it looks good with your coloring.
Pink Prom Dresses

Since pink is one of those colors that can be warm, cool or neutral, it is always a good idea to complete your makeup and try on the dress a few days before prom arrives. This allows you to make sure that everything flows together and to get feedback from family and friends.