Winter is the perfect season for evening events that require special makeup looks. Women usually want to impress relatives and friends with a new sophisticated look for the holidays. However, as sometimes one can exaggerate, you should better stick to something more simple, such as a daytime makeup that you can easily transform into an evening one. You just have to follow a few quick and easy holiday makeup tips and get ready to shine.
When talking about winter holidays we all tend to think to
glowing and sparkling colors. As sometimes it is rather difficult
to manage the hectic schedule and still being able to face the
specific holiday demands, such as attending evening events or
Christmas parties you just need some basic makeup rules in order to
look stunning without too much effort.
Remember that a daytime look can easily be transformed into a
party makeup. For this you should invest
into a transparent compact powder that will instantly give a matte
finish to your skin. Then, there are the already known tools you
should use. For example, for a more dramatic look, you can
accentuate the light color of the eyeshadow you normally use during
the day. You can apply a thicker layer of eyeshadow until obtaining
the intensity you want. On the other hand, you can use eyeliner for
a mysterious look. Don't forget the mascara for volume.
As for the lips, a matte, darker color would work great. One
essential thing to keep in mind is the blush, as you have to avoid
a pale look.
Even though this first way of applying makeup can be useful -
especially for women who are always in a hurry - the right thing to
do is to start everything from scratch. In this case, it is
essential to follow all the basic steps of the makeup process
because we don't just want to obtain a beautiful result, but our
objective is to maintain our skin healthy. Therefore, cleansing is
one important stage that cannot be disregarded.
Always choose a special cleansing lotion for the eye area, which is
more sensitive and another one for the rest of the skin. Don's
scrub as you might damage the skin, but gently remove makeup even
if this means using more cotton pads.
The secret of a perfect makeup stands in a great makeup base.
Foundation and every makeup product you use cannot resist if you
don't use a moisturizing cream, yet not one with a too consistent
texture. However, try also to avoid a too light texture as you
don't won't the products to suddenly melt. Also, take your time
when applying the cream, massage well as it has to enter the skin
for a smooth, silky look. You will know when you have found the
right makeup base as your skin shouldn't be too dry but not too
loaded either.
If your skin turns red very easily, or you deal with acne, or your
skin has a dull aspect, try to use a colored makeup base. In order
to hide red spots choose a makeup base with a greenish hue. If your
skin is not glowing, there is a pink or pearled white makeup base
that can offer luminosity.
Now its time to start the proper makeup process. Foundation is
first. Go for a color that is tone-on-tone as it shouldn't be
darker than your skin complexion. Then, apply a concealer in
pinkish tones in order to light up your look. Apply it using a
brush going towards the base of the cheek. You can still use the
concealer in order to hide other skin imperfections without an
excessive use as you want to camouflage flaws, not emphasize them.
Secondly, apply powder for fixing makeup and give a matte aspect to
your skin.
As for the blush, remember to always apply it once you have
finished the eye makeup. If what you want is a natural look, apply
blush only on the cheekbones. On the other hand, if you are looking
for something more sophisticated, start on the cheek going up
towards the temples. Don't exaggerate when using blush and pay a
lot of attention when choosing the right color.
Sparkles are the best choice for a holiday makeup, whether you are
choosing gold, silver, or other glittering shades such as violet or
blue. If you are opting for this type of makeup, try to follow the
classic rule and not to use excessively the other makeup products.
Foundation, powder, blush and a nude lip color would work great.
Before using eyeshadow, apply some powder on the eyelids. One
crucial thing to remember is that you must match the eyeshadow with
the color of your skin, eyes and hair, and not the one of your
clothes. And another detail to keep in mind is to blend in order to
avoid any distinct lines.
Apply the highlighter, or the lighter eyeshadow, on the brow bone.
The medium shade is applied below the eyelid crease to the brow
bone, while the darker shade on the eyelids from the lashline to
the crease in the eyelid. Don't forget about the eyeliner on the
upper eyelid, applying it starting from the outer corner towards
the center of the eyelid. If you want some mystery, there is
nothing more appropriate than a smokey eye makeup.
For the lips, go for a lip gloss that you should apply after
exfoliating and moisturizing your lips. If the eye makeup is more
natural, choose bolder colors for the lips, such as red. The
lipstick should match your skin complexion. Moreover, whether you
apply lipstick or lip gloss, don't forget about winter care as they
both should have moisturizing properties in order to protect your
lips against the harsh weather outside.