It’s true – if there’s one thing that could help us survive the lingering chills, it’s the natural and dewy makeup. After all we need to keep ourselves packed when the weather turns cold! During winters, our skin requires more care than we can assume. So we list out our favorite look and winter beauty picks to look as gorgeous as ever.
This fresh-faced look is a subtle way to amp up your makeup for winter without your face feeling parched.
If your face feels dry in the cold, change your cleansing routine and opt for a mild cleanser. We like Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Cleanser. Massage the light and soft cleanser on your skin and remove it gently with a cotton pad.
Now remember, moisturizing your skin before makeup is essential for weathering the weather. Since your skin needs hydration, an oil-free formula like Kiehl’s Sodium Pca Oil-Free Moisturizer can plump your super dry skin, soothes it and make you look fresh. Another key point to remember is that your moisturizer shouldn’t be too creamy. It will only gum up your makeup when applied!
To begin with an even canvas, start with applying a face primer, like Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer. Now, the lightweight cream not only acts as a smooth layer of hydration for your makeup but it also retexturizes your skin and plumps for an even application.
Once done, dab a good amount of Burberry Sheer Luminous Concealerand blend it well with your fingers to counteract the dark circles and brighten up the area. Ensure you pick the orange-based cover-up, one shade lighter than your base.
Then comes the “make it or break it” part – the foundation. Now in winter, your skin tends to get extra greasy and sweaty (especially if you have oily skin,) so to prevent that, swirl on some oil-absorbing powder like Bare Escentuals Bare-Minerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation. If powder irritates your skin, you can opt for a power-packed True Colour Foundation with SPF15 that will give you a smooth coverage with a supple look. Either ways, make sure you don’t over apply.
Perk up your face by brightening it with a warm blush. Choose a fresh pop of colour like peaches or pinks to the tops of your cheekbones. We recommend Laura Gellar Blush-n-Brighten in Golden Apricot. Stunning!
Cold, wintry weather can cause your eye makeup meltdown, which means smudgy shadow and runny mascaras. So for the extra staying power, begin your makeup with applying waterproof Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner. This will absorb the extra oil and prevent your makeup from smudging or creasing, giving you a perfect winter eye makeup..
Next, contour the neutral toned look with a long-wearing shadow, like Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow. For a little extra definition apply a waterproof pencil eyeliner that will withstand the cold as much as you can hope for. We recommend Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes. Layer on a coat of Sephora Collection Atomic Volume Mascara to finish off the glamorous look.
If your pout is feeling extra cracked and flaky this winter – just slather a good amount of Kiehl’s Scented Lip Balm #1 In Cranberry. With a supreme hydrating power, a scent to die for and that perfect hint of color, this balm is major love. For defined and luscious lips, you could also mix this up with a just-bitten lip stain in Nars Lipstick in Dolce Vita Shade. Splurgey but worth it.
So there you have it, our winter makeup tips. Let us know what you’ll be stocking up on in the comments section below.