Christmas makeup

This is actually a look that I wore to my work Christmas party. Today I bring you a non-obnoxious, not overly festive Christmas face. If you haven’t decided three weeks in advance the makeup you’re wearing on the birth day of Jesus, grab a pen and paper and be ready to take note. Something else to note; no glitter was used and there is no red lip in sight. 

Let’s be completely honest, it takes an effort to compile a semi-appropriate Christmas ensemble. On a day I would love to spend in my pyjamas (Peter Alexander of course!) drinking eggnog and admiring my presents, putting on makeup comes around 10-20 minutes before I have to physically leave the house. This is a very easy look to recreate, one I did by topping up my day makeup. 

If you’re starting from scratch, the first thing is the base. Using a primer like Benefit’s the Porefessional will ensure your makeup lasts the entire day. L’oreal’s Eau de teint foundation gives a very natural, light coverage that is perfect for a summer Christmas in Australia. If you need concealer for blemishes, go right ahead, but chances are you won’t need any for the under-eye area, the excitement of opening presents would have masked any signs of fatigue. Maintaining the warm weather appropriate look, sweep NARS’ Laguna bronzer across the hairline, cheekbones, temples and jawline. Add a little of Rimmel’s Stay Matte powder to the T-zone to reduce shine. In a nod to Christmas, apply TheBalm’s Mary-Lou Manizer across the cheekbones, down the bridge of the nose and the inner corner of the eye. Now onto the eyes: pack on Maybelline’s Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze with the ring finger to create a complete eye look with one product. Curl the lashes and apply your favourite mascara. Fill in the brows in any which way you are comfortable with. To avoid doing the typical Christmas red lip, I suggest going for a shade of pink instead. This one is MAC’s Faux Pas lipstick, a part of their holiday collection, who’s glittering packaging makes reapplying lipstick on Christmas day a pleasure rather than a chore. 

Christmas makeup done. Now to buy presents...