The Ultimate Office Siren Makeup Tutorial

The Office Siren aesthetic has been all over TikTok, and for good reason—it’s the perfect mix of polished and sultry. Think ‘90s power dressing meets effortless chic: razor-sharp liner, soft cool tones, sculpted cheekbones, and just the right amount of gloss. Whether you’re stepping into a big meeting or heading out for cocktails after work, this look is all about sophisticated edge.

Step 1: A Flawless, Effortless Base

Your base needs to look fresh, not cakey. So, start with Pure Canvas Primer Blurring to smooth your skin and keep shine in check. Then apply Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation for medium buildable coverage.

Step 2: Sculpted, Defined Brows

Your brows set the tone for the whole look, so keep them polished but not overdone. Use the Laura Mercier Eye Brow Pencil to fill in sparse areas with with light, feathery strokes, then brush them up a full yet polished finish. The goal? Defined but never overdone—just structured enough to balance the eyes.

Step 3: The Signature Office Siren Eye

Here’s where the magic happens. Start by blending a cool taupe color, like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Matte in Cobblestone into your crease for soft, natural depth. Then, create a sleek wing with Caviar Tightline Eyeliner in Tuxedo. Tightline the upperlash and apply to your lower lash line, connecting it to your wing. The trick is to keep the wing slightly lifted, with a subtle inner corner point to give that seductive effect.

Finish with a few coats of Caviar Extravagant Mascara to lengthen and lift your lashes.

Step 4: Softly Sculpted Cheekbones

The Office Siren look is all about structure without looking too "done." Sweep Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Provence onto the tops of your cheekbones for a subtle flush, then warm up your skin with Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer, focusing on the hollows of your cheeks and your temples for a naturally sculpted effect.

Step 5: The Secret to All-Day Wear

Set your T-zone and anywhere you get oily with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur. If needed, go over your cream bronzer and blush with a matte blush and matte bronzer.

Step 6: The Muted Power Lip

The Office Siren lip is understated yet intense. Start by lining your lips with Caviar Perfecting Lip Liner in Brown Tulle, a cool brown, for extra impact. Then go in with Caviar Smoothing Matte Lipstick in 136 Chantilly Lace, a pale muted peach beige, to softly diffuse the brown liner while still leaving your lip look a bit edgy. 

Or if you prefer a gloss, dab Lip Glacé in 110 Macaron onto the center of your lips for a plump finish.

If you want to tie your look all together, pair it with sleek hair, an oversized blazer, bayonetta glasses, some kitten heels, and an “I’ve got this” attitude. Now all eyes will be on you next time you step into the workplace.