New Years Makeup Trend

The Trend:

*Flawless Matte Foundation

*Neutral Cheeks

*Smokey Eye Shadow with Glitter

*Thick, Long, Lashes

*Luscious Red Lips

 

Flawless Matte Foundation:

1.     Start by prepping your face with your favorite skincare regimen. This removes dirt, oil and dead skin from the surface, creating a smooth surface in which to apply your make-up.

2.     If needed, apply a concealer under the eyes, using your ring finger to apply so you don’t break the blood vessels.

3.      Using the Full Coverage Photo Finish Powder ($24.50), apply with a sponge or powder brush to cover entire face. This powder is designed to be worn as a foundation so it provides plenty of coverage.

·         Ever notice your face looks really white in pictures? This is because the SPF in your foundation is causing the light from the flash to reflect, therefore making your face look whiter than it should. To prevent this, try using the Full Coverage Photo Finish Powder to never have a white face in pictures again!

4.       Layer powder until desired look is achieved. Use more layers for more coverage and a matte finish, or use fewer layers for a more natural look and feel.

5.       Set powder foundation with 10 Years Younger Setting Spray $29.95 to keep your makeup looking fresh.

Neutral Cheeks

1.      First choose a neutral colored powder blush that is complimentary to your skin tone. I like Motives Pressed Blush in Lust $14.00. The neutral tone gives you a subtle color that makes you look naturally flushed.

2.      Determine your face shape from the chart below. This will show you where on your cheeks to apply you blush to flatter your face the most.

·         Square-shaped - Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks, then sweep the color straight out towards your temples.

·         Oval-shaped - Apply blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blend, and then apply down the bridge of your nose.

·         Rectangular-shaped - Apply blush on cheekbones below the outer corners of the eyes and blend well. Next, sweep your blush across the middle of your forehead.

·         Triangular-shaped - Apply blush on top of your chin, and on apple of cheeks up to the temple.

·         Round-shaped – Apply blush around your eye area on your temples, creating a “C” pattern. Then apply in the hollow area just below your cheek bone.

3.      For the most accurate results, apply with the Cheek Contour Brush $10.95

Smokey Eyes with Glitter

Start by using a black or grey eye shadow and apply on the lid of the eye using the Detailing Brush $9.95.

Next, use the Eye Blender Brush $9.95 to soften the shadow, and blend upwards into the crease of your eye lid.

Use Kohl Eyeliner in Onyx $14.75 to line your upper and lower water line.

Then use the Angled Eyeliner Brush $14.00 and the same black eye shadow, smudge your eyeliner to create a soft, smoky look.

Using a clean eye shadow brush, apply a neutral colored shimmer shadow to the inner corner of your eye, and extend to the opposite end of the eye.

Lastly, dust a light layer of Gem Dust in Sterling$14.00 over the lower part of your eye lid. 

Thick Long Lashes

1.      Brush through your eyelashes using the opposite end of the Brow GroomerBrush to separate lashes.

2.      Optional: Curl your lashes with the Eyelash Curler $9.95 to lift and curl your lashes, and open the eyes.

3.      Apply Lash Primer $15.95 to dramatize, volumize and lengthen your lashes. This creates a barrier around your lashes, and makes them appear thicker and fuller. Wait for the product to dry completely before you apply your mascara, or your mascara will look grey.

4.      Starting at the base of your lashes, apply Lustrafy Mascara in Blackout $16.95 wiggling the wand from the base of your lashes all the way to the top. Repeat this step 3 times, or until you achieve your desired thickness.

·         If your lashes still aren’t long or thick enough, try False Lashes $6.95 for instant drama!

Luscious Red Lips

1.       Like you do with your face, you also need to prep your lips before applying a bold color like red. Use a lip primer like Lip Lock $12.50 for instant hydration and longer lasting color.

2.       Next, determine what shade of red best compliments your skin tone.

*Olive Skin Tones: Orange Based Reds       *Cool Skin Tones- Blue Based Reds  

*Neutral Skin Tones: Blue Based Reds        *Warm Skin Tones- Pink Based Reds

3.       Line your lips with a Lip Crayon $14.00 similar in shade to your chosen lipstick color to define the shape of your lips, and to prevent your lipstick from bleeding. Use the chart to apply your lip liner without messing up your line.

4.      Using a Lip Brush $9.95, apply your red lipstick, staying inside the line you created with your lip liner. Then blot your lips with a tissue to remove excess product.

·         Optional: Put a gold shimmer gloss over your red lips to create shine and a gold tone to your red lips for the holidays! Try MineralLip Shine in Glam $16.50. 

Good luck creating the trend on yourself for special occasions, parties, or a night out on the town! This look is a classic, and so easy you cant go wrong!