The Beauty of the Season – Holiday Photo Makeup Tips

You may have already mastered the Christmas tree decorating and made the most delicious egg nog ever but, it takes some serious skill to achieve the perfect holiday photo makeup.

No need to dread that magic moment this year, these makeup tips will keep you looking stunning from every angle!

Flawless Base

Start with a smooth and moisturizing base. Use a primer to create a smooth canvas for makeup application. This will help your makeup last longer.

Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone for a natural look. Make sure your blend game is strong.  Blend your foundation evenly and pay attention to areas where you need extra coverage.

Use a concealer to brighten up the under-eye area and cover any blemishes. Set your base with a good translucent powder to minimize shine.

Define Your Eyes

Now you know you gotta make those eyes sparkle for the holidays!  Create a captivating look by applying eyeshadow in your favorite holiday shades like gold, silver, or deep jewel tones.

Define your eyes with a waterproof eyeliner for long-lasting wear. You can even make it a bit fancier by adding a subtle wing or doing a smoky eye look if that’s your preference.

Bold Lips

Choose a festive lip color that complements your overall look. Classic reds, deep berries, or even metallic shades are just amazing this time of year. 

Outline your lips with a lip liner. This will define the shape and prevent feathering. Then, fill in with your lipstick to ensure a smooth and even application.

Blot excess product with a tissue so that you don’t transfer it onto your teeth. Be sure to keep that lip color looking vibrant!

Setting Spray

Be mindful of your makeup’s finish. A dewy or satin finish will give your skin a luminous glow that looks great in photos.

Finish it all off with a setting spray like Dior Forever Perfect or Smashbox Photo Finish. This will stop your makeup from melting or fading in photos.

Choose a setting spray that provides a natural finish and helps your makeup last while you pose in front of photography studio lights. Remember to test your makeup in different lighting to make sure it looks just right.

With these holiday makeup tips, you’ll be making seasons bright!

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Makeup Lovers

What good is a beauty blog without a list of the most popular items for your holiday season? If you are still shopping for last-minute gifts for the fashionista on your list, NARS, Too Faced, and ColourPop have released their top picks for your holiday gift guide.

NARS

The NARS Gift Guide is perfect for anyone who loves trendy new colors, creamy foundations, and products filled with ingredients that do good for the skin.

 It’s time to join the #NARSissist club.

The radiant essentials bundle is $73.10 and features a mini radiant creamy concealer, tinted moisturizer, and a soothing lip balm full of antioxidants. The concealer perfects your skin and gives you a radiant glow. The moisturizer protects your skin with ingredients SPF 30 and Vitamin C. With colors like Dolce Vita, Orgasm, Turbo, and Fast Lane, the Afterglow lip balm is the perfect prep for the mistletoe.

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NARS also offers free shipping for purchases over $35 and you can book a complimentary session with a makeup consultant. If you are in Atlanta, stop by the NARS store in the The Shops At Buckhead. The address is 3004 Bolling Way, Atlanta, GA 30305.

https://www.narscosmetics.com/

Too Faced

Too Faced gives makeup enthusiasts something sweet at spicy. The Christmas Shop features a Limited Edition Sweet and Spicy Eye Shadow Palette that your gift recipient will thank you for. It’s the perfect combination of warm and toasty neutrals with colors like Lick the Spoon, Batter Up, I’m Toasted, Frost Those Buns, and Muffin Top. The site also shows you how to create the perfect holiday look using copper metallic and sparkly pink eyeshadows to highlight your eyes from crease to brow bone. The palette is $49.00 and received 4.5 out of 5 hearts.

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https://www.toofaced.com/

ColourPop

ColourPop’s Tim Burton The Night Before Christmas Collection is the real deal for daring makeup lovers who like bold new shades and chromatic textures. The set includes a 12-pan palette with matte and metallic shades. With an assortment of smokey eye neutrals and vibrant hues, the possibilities are endless. It also comes with a Luxe Crème lipstick, 2 liquid liners, and new colors from the Jelly Much line.  

The line also has a great selection of makeup products for female sports fans. You can gift a collection with a 9 shade pressed powder palette, glittery face stickers, a gel liner kit, and themed makeup bag spotlighting their favorite basketball team, from the Los Angeles Lakes and Miami Heat to the Chicago Bulls.

The set is great for #girlfans and only costs $59.

https://colourpop.com/