Who's excited for Christmas? I know I am and I'm very excited for all of the fun things I've got going on this week (and onwards to the New Year). As a big ol' makeup lover, it only seems natural that I'll be doing lots of fun and festive looks and I thought that you might like some inspiration for makeup that you could try out. So, I've been sat by our lovely Christmas tree with the open fire crackling away coming up with some ideas. I have three looks for you today and so hopefully you'll find something for you.
(I'm by no means a professional but I really enjoy makeup and creating fun looks. Please feel free to adapt and change these looks based on what you prefer, what you think suits you best and all that jazz)
Gold and Rubies - A Red Lip and Gold Eyes.
- First things first (I'm a realist) you'll want to get a nice base going. Apply a primer all over your face with your foundation brush of choice then apply your foundation with this same brush (applying the primer with the foundation brush first will help your base blend better). Then apply your concealer under your eyes, around your nose and over any blemishes you have. Go ahead and set it all with your choice of powder and then apply a light dusting of blusher over the apples of your cheeks. If its going to be a long day (or night) then spritz on some setting spray to help keep your base looking fresh.
- For this look, gold tones on the eyes will be lovely. Take a metallic gold cream eyeshadow and apply some over your eyelid with your ring finger (as it will be more gentle on your eye than say your index finger) and then blend it out with a brush to soften the edges and make sure it looks as lovely as possible. Keep doing this until you build up the intensity of gold you are looking for. Curl your lashes and add some black mascara to both your top and bottom lashes.
- Finally, your lip colour. With a name like "Gold and Rubies" what else could this look feature aside from a red lip. Apply a few coats of red lipstick and bam, you're done.
- Recommended Products: Rimmel Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Pro Prime Primer (HERE), Nars Sheer Glow Foundation (HERE), Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (HERE), Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (HERE), Sleek Rose Gold Blusher (HERE), Urban Decay Chill Setting Spray (HERE), Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo in 24k Gold (HERE), Lancôme Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara (HERE), MAC Ladybug Lipstick (HERE), Real Techniques Brushes (HERE).
O Christmas Tree - Forest Green Eyes.
- Once again, you'll want to start with your base. Primer, foundation, concealer, powder, blusher, the optional setting spray.
- The main focus for this look is the eyes - we're taking our inspiration from the lovely Christmas tree which is of course evergreen. Take a pale green colour on the inner section of your eye, then take a brighter, truer shade of green over the middle section of your eyelid and then take a dark green on the outer corners and underneath your lower lashline. Now, blend. Lots of blending, up and out and blend between the shades to create a lovely progression through the hues. Now, as always, mascara, top and bottom lashes.
- There a few options for lip colour here. I think a plum or burgundy toned lipstick would look really pretty, as would a red but I also think that a really nice, natural pink shade would also look great with the colours going on here. So, take your pick and see how you feel.
- Recommended Products: Rimmel Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Pro Prime Primer (HERE), Nars Sheer Glow Foundation (HERE), Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (HERE), Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (HERE), Sleek Rose Gold Blusher (HERE), Urban Decay Chill Setting Spray (HERE), Bourjois Smokey Eyes Eyeshadow Trio in Vert Trendy (HERE), Lancôme Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara (HERE), Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Crush (HERE), MAC Ladybug Lipstick (HERE), Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in Boy (HERE), Stila Lip Glaze in Starfruit (HERE), Real Techniques Brushes (HERE).
- You guessed it, the first step is all about that base (am I not just hilarious?). Primer, foundation, concealer, powder, blusher, the optional setting spray.
- You will need: lots of silver glitter. What can I say? I'm a glitter girl at heart. Don't be scared by the prospect of falldown, I'm going to share one of my biggest tips with you right now - glitter eyeliner. Using the applicator that comes with your silver glitter eyeliner, apply the amount that you want to your eye and blend in across with your ring finger. As with the gold, you can build up the intensity to suit you. Then pop a grey kohl eyeliner on your waterline and under your lower lashine. Finish off your eyes with some black mascara on your top and bottom lashes.
- Lipstick is always a fun part of makeup and one of my favourite shades to wear is a bright fuchsia pink. Apply a coat or two and you're good to go.
- Recommended Products: Rimmel Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Pro Prime Primer (HERE), Nars Sheer Glow Foundation (HERE), Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (HERE), Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (HERE), Sleek Rose Gold Blusher (HERE), Urban Decay Chill Setting Spray (HERE), Collection Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner in Hustle (HERE), Max Factor Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal Grey (HERE), Lancôme Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara (HERE), MAC Show Orchid Lipstick (HERE), Real Techniques Brushes (HERE).
Silver Bells - Silver Glitter Eyes and Bright Pink Lips.
That's all for today then. I hope you enjoyed this and that this has given you a few ideas for some makeup looks to see you through the festive season.
What are your plans for the festive seasons? Do you have a favourite look for the festive season? Have you got any other comments or suggestions for future posts? Be sure to let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you.
Thank you for joining me today, I'll speak to you all soon.
I hope your day is beautiful.
GingerSnaps xxx
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