AKA The only inspiration you need for last minute Christmas and NYE Makeup looks this year.
Now I don't know about you, but if there is a make up product that is synonymous with winter celebrations, it's the wine lipstick. This dark colour screams high level glam, but can be tricky to balance with your eye makeup. Over this past year, I have created two looks that I always reach for when I want to use this beautiful lipstick by L'Oréal [See Below]. They are super easy, quick to do and look STUNNING! Keep reading to find out how you can create these dark lipstick friendly looks, ready for Christmas and New Years Celebrations (admittedly a bit late, but as many of you will have gathered by now, last-minute is my middle name).
Silver Eyeliner: Maybelline Color Show Kohl Eye Liner in Sparkle Show [This may be an updated version of what I used, I don't currently have access to the actual eyeliner I used]
Simples!
This light-on-the-eyes look sits beautifully on simple, glowy, healthy looking skin. Therefore, skin-prep (think well-moisturised skin and dewy-finish primers) is key! For the eyes, just one eyeshadow is needed - something gold and glittery!
I mean 😍
If you know a cheaper, safe for the eyes, alternative to the Lemon Head glitter Patti used, comment below and I'll try to recreate this look in full!
Now I don't know about you, but if there is a make up product that is synonymous with winter celebrations, it's the wine lipstick. This dark colour screams high level glam, but can be tricky to balance with your eye makeup. Over this past year, I have created two looks that I always reach for when I want to use this beautiful lipstick by L'Oréal [See Below]. They are super easy, quick to do and look STUNNING! Keep reading to find out how you can create these dark lipstick friendly looks, ready for Christmas and New Years Celebrations (admittedly a bit late, but as many of you will have gathered by now, last-minute is my middle name).
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| The lipstick featured is L'Oréal's Color Riche Matte Lipstick in 430 Mon Jules. |
Ombre Liner
Eyeliner:
Black Eyeliner: Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeliner in Blackened Black [Discontinued - I cry 😭, this eyeliner is so good!]Silver Eyeliner: Maybelline Color Show Kohl Eye Liner in Sparkle Show [This may be an updated version of what I used, I don't currently have access to the actual eyeliner I used]
Recreate this at home:
This look works best using creamy, easy to blend eye pencils. Start by drawing the outer half of the wing in the black eyeliner. Then draw the inner half of the eyeliner in the silver pencil, overlapping it with the inner third of the black eyeliner. If you are worried about the eyeliner melting off, or smudging, go over each section using eyeshadow in the same colours.Simples!
Sparkly Lids
This light-on-the-eyes look sits beautifully on simple, glowy, healthy looking skin. Therefore, skin-prep (think well-moisturised skin and dewy-finish primers) is key! For the eyes, just one eyeshadow is needed - something gold and glittery!
Eyeshadow
For this look, dig out your most sparkly yellow-/cool-toned gold eyeshadow. For me, that's MAC's Honey Lust in their Burgundy Times Nine Palette (you can read my review of it here). In an ideal world, however, I would use a glitter pigment, with a chunky glitter over the top, à la this look on Priyanka Chopra by Patti Dubroff :
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I mean 😍
If you know a cheaper, safe for the eyes, alternative to the Lemon Head glitter Patti used, comment below and I'll try to recreate this look in full!
Recreate this at home:
If you thought the last look was simple, wait til you try this one. Apply an eyelid primer, or glitter glue if using glitter, and apply over the lid. Then, apply your eyeshadow over the lid using a flat shadow brush, blending out harsh edges and extending the colour just beyond the crease, following the natural shape of your eye. To brighten the eye, bring the shadow around the inner corner of the eye. Make the eyeshadow pop even more by applying it with a wet brush, or putting a little eye primer on your brush before picking up your shadow 😇 Finish off the eye with a light layer of mascara - nothing heavy as this can take away from the effect of the simple wash of colour.
Super simple!
I hope this has given you some last minute inspiration for any upcoming Christmas and New Years' do's you are attending! These looks are super adaptable to any colour palette, go with any outfit, and use colours I'm sure you will already own. If you recreate either of these looks, be sure to tag me on Instagram, @rougebyjunekonrad !
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
June 🎄🎄
xx
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