The Holiday Makeup Look

The holiday season is upon us and that means a multitude of holiday parties. I'm sure most of you will be invited to parties for work, family, and/or friends and finding appropriate makeup looks for each can be a bit tough so I have come up with a few tips to help you get the perfect holiday look down pat. 

Master that flawless base

I recently found that my winning flawless skin combination is the result of Stila's CC Cream and L'Oreal's True Match Foundation, with a light dusting of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light. I use NARS' Laguna Bronzer to inject some warmth and life back into my skin (because even though it's officially Summer in Australia, it's been raining non-stop for the past week and a half) and to create a killer contour, and finally a bit of NARS' Almería blush which is great because it is a non-interfering colour that completes the glow-y look.

Find what suits you and stick with it; nothing beats a great base, in my opinion. The holiday season is a perfect time of year where you can really play up the eyes or the lips, and having that flawless base will really help tie either of those two elements together. 

Bust out the shimmer eyeshadows

When I think of the holiday season I think of glitters and sparkles and all things shiny. Using shimmer eyeshadows (even glitter eyeshadows) is great for a holiday makeup look as it is very flattering and the shimmer adds dimension to the eyes. I love using my Stila Eyes Are The Window Palette in Soul because it has a great selection of rosy/brown eyeshadows which I find particularly flattering for dark brown eyes. If you are looking for something simple, I recommend Eyeko Me and My Shadow in Chocolate for its ease of application and blendability. Don't forget to add loads of mascara! 

Time for the red lip

Although red lips are acceptable all year round, it's truly perfect for the holiday season. You can go for a bright cherry red lipstick (like Bourjois' Rouge Edition 12 Hour lipstick in Cherry My Cherie) or a more raspberry shade (like NARS Audacious Lipstick in Audrey). Whatever lippie you pick, find something that is long lasting because as you all know, the holidays involves lots of eating! If you really want a no-fuss option, try a pigmented gloss like the Revlon Moisture Stains or the Stila Lip Glazes. 

Set Set Set!

Whenever I go out to a party, I always like to make sure that I set my makeup well. I use both powder and a setting spray as I have a tendency to get really shiny (especially when I use a non-oil free foundation). I recommend the Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder as it is very light and virtually invisible and the Urban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray (which I spritz on after priming and after my whole face is complete). 

Hopefully these tips and product suggestions will help you find your signature holiday look. Don't be afraid to try out different looks and don't forget to have fun. Enjoy the holiday season everyone!