Step 1 - a lightweight, radiant baseI know winter is the time when most people tend to opt for a full-coverage foundation, but in the winter weather, I don't really like something heavy and matte on my skin, especially not on a daily basis. Instead, I prefer something more light and dewy that gives my complexion the radiance that it lacks at this time of year. Something like this is also a lot quicker to apply and blend, meaning you can cherish those extra few minutes in bed of the dark mornings.
Step 2 - a flawless face
A necessity of any glamorous or put-together makeup look is removing any blemishes or dark under-eye circles, which is why a high-coverage concealer is essential. Although you don't want to add too much so that your skin appears cakey, your makeup will look a lot more flawless when all imperfections are concealed. I definitely need a large dosage of this on a daily basis, since I'm quite often sleep deprived and have quite a few break-outs, but it really transforms your look in seconds.
Step 3 - a gorgeous glow
Winter really dries out your skin and can make your complexion look drab and dull, so it's important to inject that life and summer glow back into it. A shimmery bronzer is essential for adding some warmth and colour back to your face, recreating the sunkissed look that has now faded, and a pop of blusher will also give you radiance and life while still seeming like a natural flush. Since it's Christmas season and time for parties and nights out, don't be afraid of going a bit heavier with the highlighter, as now is the perfect time for a more intense and statement shimmer.
Step 4 - the berry eye look One of my favourite things about the winter months is being able to experiment with berry shades on the eyes - the gorgeous mauves, cranberries and burnt oranges are really lovely and perfect for this time of year. It's also a great time to go all-out and add some shimmer or glitter to your look, as if there's any time you can get away with it then it's for a Christmas party!
Step 5 - a statement lip
Christmas is synonymous with a red lip, and this time of year is definitely great for exploring some bolder lip options, trading in that nude gloss for a striking plum or crimson instead. This finishes off a makeup look perfectly, tieing it all together and adding some glamour that is ideal for this time of year. Use a thin brush or lipliner to apply precisely, ensuring that your statement lipstick is sharp and ready to stay in place all night.
And that's it - if you follow all of these steps then you'll create a gorgeous and glamorous makeup look perfect for the festive period! I hope you enjoyed seeing how I created this, and make sure you let me know what your makeup essential is for a Christmassy look, as I'd love to know! Thanks for reading and I'll see you tomorrow with another blogmas post!
Love from Daisy x
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