Deck the hauls and dazzle your way into the season with this makeup guide.
Scrambling amid the season of giving is nothing new. Shuttling back and forth to prepare for big group festivities, planning out-of-town trips, and finding the so-called “perfect gift” for your loved ones are never an easy feat. If, like many others, you find yourself at the eleventh hour thinking about the next look to make an entrance at your next Christmas or New Yearʼs Eve party, youʼre right on track.
Deck the hauls and dazzle your way into the season with this makeup guide for the holidays. Fly high and be the twinkle in everyone’s eye with golden wings and glitter, rich-pigmented palettes. Complement strong eyes with iridescent skin and an illuminating glow paired with polished brows in place. And for the daring, choose a pucker that can bring back your color.
Wing It (sharp, golden wings or colored eyeliners)
Go for a sharp, so, yet sultry finish around the eyelids. Create a metallic wing using white, gold, copper, or emerald shades; inviting the colors of the season to dance around your eyes.
Recommendations: Kiko Milano Cosmetics super color waterproof eyeliner in white, gold, copper, and green teal, M.A.C Cosmetics color excess gel pencil eye liner in emerald green, Pat Mcgrath Labs chromaluxe artistry pigment everything kit.
Brow-raising Bonanza (clean, laminated brows)
Confidently raise your brows with a fresh plucked pair sculpted like an artisan and laminated like a Hollywood star.
Recommendations: Tom Ford Beauty laminator, Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel.
Highlight of the Night (highlighters)
Sparkle and take center stage with an unmatched glow. Swipe your mineral powder or glow stick around high points to li and accentuate different areas of the face.
Recommendations: Fenty Beauty match stix shimmer skinstick, M.A.C Cosmetics mineralize skin finish.
Glowing Inside (moisturizers, serums, essences, and concentrates)
Shine just as bright as the season of lights. Bring out your inner glow with a new skincare arsenal to incorporate into your routine. Let dollops of cream sit for the night and add serums and golden drops for the morning.
Recommendations: Shiseido eudermine concentrate, Estée Lauder advanced night repair serum, Lancôme génifique face serum, Drunk Elephant goldi drops, La Mer crème de la mer, Clinique 100h moisture surge hydrator.
Skin Clear as Day (foundations and concealers)
Marrying innovations in skincare with household makeup formulas, set your canvas with concealers and foundations rich in natural extracts promising high coverage and seamless finishes.
Recommendations: Dior Beauty forever skin glow foundation, Lancôme teint idole ultra wear care and glow serum concealer.
Donʼt Sweat It (powder finish)
Complement your glow with a true-to-skin texture coat. Temper moisture from the holiday heat with a mattifying powder placed comfortably around the face.
Recommendations: Dior Beauty forever cushion powder, Laura Mercier translucent loose setting powder, Chanel Beauty poudre universelle libre.
Red Lip District (lipsticks)
Bring out your power pout with mood-boosting hues to match the colors of the season.
Recommendations: Chanel Beauty rouge allure luminous intense lip color, M.A.C. Cosmetics viva glam lipsticks.
Fire to the Flame
Warm up the season with shades of umber reminiscent of hot cups of chocolate, and auburn hues lit by the fireplace. Play around neutral, brown, and pink tones to create a natural warmth around the eyes.
Recommendations: M.A.C. Cosmetics connect in color 12-pan eyeshadow palette in future flame, NARS endless nights eyeshadow palette holiday 2023 edition.
