8 Makeup Looks To Recreate This Winter
Now that masks are slowly coming off after quarantine, it’s the best time to step up your makeup game for your next holiday party or event! Here are 8 Makeup Looks To Recreate This Winter when you want to show off your skills and impress your friends!
1. Classic Cat Eye & Red Lip
Nothing is more classic than your traditional cat eye paired with a red lip. This look has been around for a while, but makes one of the best winter makeup looks! The look is as simple as it sounds and actually requires minimal products to recreate. The main products needed include any black liquid eyeliner that’s your favorite to create the winged cat eye. As for if you want to add eye shadow, consider used a palette with a lot of neutrals to add some dimension. After this, complete your regular face routine, then finalize the look with the perfect, bright red lip. We suggest first lining your lips with a similar red lip liner, then filling them in with a creamy, matte red stick lipstick. After that you are complete!
2. The No Makeup, Makeup Look
Everyone’s seen the whole no makeup, makeup trend, as it’s the perfect way to enhance your natural beauty without overdoing it by using minimal products. The no makeup, makeup look is ideal for when you want to naturally highlight your features fast, without requiring too much skill or time. For this look, you’ll want to focus heavy on prepping your skin, starting with a dewy moisturizer and then adding a primer. It’s up to you whether you want to use a foundation, BB cream, or just concealer for the face. For the rest of your face we recommend using cream products for contour, blush, and highlight, as cream is less heavyweight than powders. You can keep your eye look as simple or complex as you’d like. Keep your brows natural by applying a clear brow gel then finish off with some dewy setting spray!
3. Winged Liner With A Twist
If you love the winged liner look but want to switch it up, you must try out this fun eyeliner look with a twist. It may look difficult to recreate at first, but it is actually a lot simpler than you’d think. All you need is a a black liner and a steady hand to create the look! Start by doing your regular top liner, then connect the end of the wing to line your crease. You can keep it as is, or add the bottom liner for a more dramatic effect. Since the look is pretty intense, try adding some false lashes to blend in your mascara. To add a contrast you can add a white or nude colored pencil liner to your water line. After that you have completed one of the most unique winter makeup looks on the list!
4. Toned Down Euphoria Moment
Ever since the premiere of Euphoria, intense glitter makeup has become one of the top makeup trends taking over social media. If you like the look but aren’t looking to go too all out, this toned down Euphoria look is calling your name! The look is one of the best winter makeup looks for any holiday parties that will come up this winter season. All you need is some jewels you can find at the craft store and then can apply them with some tweezers and lash glue. Try using a variety of rhinestone sizes to intensify the makeup. Complete with a winged liner and some lashes and you’ll look straight out of the show!
5. Colorful Liner
No matter the season, colorful eyeliner is an easy, fun way to switch up your regular eye look whether it’s for a party or just some everyday glam. You can recreate this look by purchasing a colored liner of your choice or simply using a colored eye shadow from any palette you already own. If using an eye shadow, apply with an angled eyebrow brush to create the perfect wing. If you’re worried about getting the wing straight, try using some scotch tape or cleaning up the line with some makeup remover and you’re all set!
6. Pop Of Gold & A Glossy Lip
Gold is an essential color to have in your palette when recreating any of these winter makeup looks! Not only does it compliment all eye colors, but is a great choice for the holidays. When shopping, look for a highly pigmented shadow that is creamy and easy to apply. Make sure you prime your lids before applying any metallic shades so the shadow doesn’t crease. To compliment the gold look, apply a supper glossy lip to add some dimension. Start off by lining your lips with a lip liner, then top it off with some gloss. This dewy look is the perfect choice is you want a sexy, sultry look without too much effort!
7. Sultry Smudged Eyeliner
One of the best ways to switch up your basic winged eyeliner is by slightly smudging it out for an intense, smokey effect. Out of all the winter makeup looks, this one will be sure to make your eyes pop due to how intense it is. It is recommended that instead of using a liquid liner, opt for a cream stick liner, as it will be easier to smudge out. After creating the wing, simply take a dome shaped eye shadow brush and drag out the liner with not too much force. Apply a brighter shimmery shade to the inner corners so that black look isn’t too over powering.
8. Subtle Touch Of Glitter Liner
This look is perfect for when you want to change up your everyday natural makeup by adding a small amount of glittered eyeliner! When New Year’s Eve comes around and you don’t want to get too crazy with the glitter, adding just a touch of glittered liner is the perfect way to stay festive without doing too intense of a look. Both drugstore and high end brands sell a wide variety of glitter eyeliners in all sorts of colors and textures so you’ll be sure to find one to match your fit! The look can be as simple as you’d like, but you can add some neutral eye shadow if needed.
