As we inch closer to the 2024 holidays, ‘tis the season to break out our moodboards to prep your holiday party looks and iconic New Year’s makeup.
– KEYS SOULCARE
This year, we’re all about simple holiday makeup looks that accentuate your natural radiance. Think bold lips on an otherwise bare face, icy winter shades, glimmery eye-catching golds, and, of course, the classic holiday red lipstick.
Here’s how to create simple and radiant holiday makeup looks for the most wonderful time of the year:
1. PREP YOUR SKIN FOR A GLOWING BASE
Before putting together your signature holiday makeup looks, you’ll want to start with hydrated, healthy-looking skin. When it comes to winter skincare, prioritize mastering the essentials: a gentle cleanser, a nourishing moisturizer, and, of course, SPF.
(Don’t want to build a winter skincare ritual from scratch? Let us do the heavy lifting. Check out our nighttime skincare bundle, a three-step routine designed specifically for dry skin.)
After completing your skincare ritual, it’s time for the building blocks of your holiday makeup look. First, go in with Let Me Glow Illuminating Priming Serum, which acts as both a priming base for long-wear makeup and uses niacinamide to help brighten and balance the appearance of skin.
There are three shades that can each be used to achieve a different holiday look.
Enjoy the neutral gold highlight of Golden Aura, our classic shade, which lends itself well as a base for other timeless makeup looks. Create a warm gold look with the shade Bronze Aura — it creates a priming base perfect for a latte makeup moment, especially when paired with browns, nudes, or terracotta eye or lip.
Or, lean into an ice queen vibe with Moonstone Aura, which evokes a cool, pearlescent moon. Recreate the pearl skin makeup trend or take the look to another level with a graphic eyeliner, statement eyeshadow, or frosty lip look.
2. APPLY A NATURAL-LOOKING FOUNDATION
After your glowy base is set, it’s time to gently dab It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer and Skin Tint onto the skin. This tint works double duty as a spot concealer for targeted coverage or as a light-to-medium coverage skin tint for an even-looking complexion. Simply blend into the skin with clean fingers or use a concealer brush for more control.
3. PICK THE PERFECT HOLIDAY BLUSH
Blush can turn even the simplest holiday makeup into a statement. After all, a flush of color on your cheeks can feel so wintery and get you into the holiday spirit. Choose from any of Sheer Flush Cheek Tint’s eight blendable, buildable shades depending on your holiday makeup look.
For example, you might lean into old Hollywood glamour with cherry red or rosy pinks, or lean into deeper wine and berry tones for a dash of drama.
(P.S.Here’s a guide on how to choose the best blush color for your skin tone.)
4. ADD SHIMMER WITH A HIGHLIGHTING BALM
Once your blush has set, it’s time to layer on a bit more shimmer with Gleam On Highlighting Balm. Gleam On illuminates skin for a lit-from-within glow while helping to moisturize, nourish, and soothe skin. There are two cream highlighter offerings designed to complement any makeup look — a champagne shade perfect for lighter skin tones, and a sun-kissed shade for tan and deeper skin tones.
5. GO BOLD WITH A HYDRATING AND FESTIVE LIP LOOK
With your makeup base prepped, your blush poppin’, and your highlighter shimmering, you can put the finishing touches on your festive holiday makeup. After all, Is it even a party without a bold lip?
There’s a silky-soft shade of Comforting Tinted Lip Balm for whatever holiday look you’re after. To bring your look back to berry, swipe on Inspiration to wash the lips in buildable, hydrating color. Or, reach for a classic pop of holiday red with Sheer Bliss (a bright strawberry).
To give the dramatic soft ombre lip trend a go, you’ll want to use two shades of lip color. Start with a shade like Gratitude (a sheer, warm terracotta) on the outer corners of the lip, and then apply a lighter shade like Devotion (a neutral mauve) on the center of the top and bottom lip to create a gradient effect. Hint: you can also add a lip liner for extra definition!
You can use these five easy steps as the foundation for any makeup moment, not just for holiday season looks. Well-hydrated skin, a glowy primed base, and subtle washes of beautiful color gives your inner aura a chance to shine bright.
What’s your go-to holiday makeup look? Drop your beauty secrets in the comments, or shop our entire collection of makeup-skincare hybrid offerings.
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