How to do Winter Ready Makeup By Lee Ann Burdette-Buttery ?

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In the midst of the holiday shopping frenzy and attempting to stay warm as the temperature outside drops, don’t allow yourself to get lazy by just wearing makeup to holiday festivities only. So continue reading to get tips on doing winter-proof makeup, so you can not only stay warm, but look your best too.

1. First things first- moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Use an ultra-hydrating face cream (and don’t neglect your neck either) to combat the winter-inducing dryness. Try Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture ($65).
2. For most people, the colder climate can dry out the skin- even for those who normally have a normal-to-oily skin type. Therefore, now is not exactly the right time to continue wearing your favorite mineral foundation in powder form. Instead, opt for a cream or mousse foundation-, which is totally compatible with dry skin. Then, if you choose, dust a little loose powder on the areas of your face that tend to get oily such as your T-Zone.
3. During this freezin’ season, kick up the warmth factor and dust some bronzer all over your face- it will impart a healthy looking glow. Or try a gel bronzer instead of the powder version such as Bobbi Brown All Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15 ($28) on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Then for even more of a healthy looking glow, apply a bit of cream blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend toward the temples. Go for Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush ($6)- it has a hint of shimmer to it so its perfect for a daytime and evening look.
4. Be consistent with this makeup look by choosing a cream eye shadow rather than its powder counterpart. Try “wintery” shades (which have cool undertones) like gray, silver, lavender and icy pale blue. And for a nighttime look- especially for a holiday cocktail party for instance, try amethyst or sapphire. Revlon has gorgeous cream shadows that come in a quad palette. Moreover, apply a highlight shimmery shade in a pearlescent white, beige or pale gold on the brow bone, inner corner of the eye lid and the highest part of your cheekbones- this is dazzling for any evening function.
5. Next, line your upper lash line with black liner (and bottom lash line too if you prefer) and finish off with a few coats of black mascara.
6. Lastly, complete your winter look with a swipe or two of lip-gloss or lipstick in a nude or neutral shade that is not too overpowering.

Whether you implement these makeup tricks for your winter look, or say, you want to embrace your inner Marilyn with a subtle eye and crimson mouth, make sure you use the right kind of makeup that will ensure a gorgeous look that will withstand the harsh cold weather.