The holidays are filled with enchanting beauty that feels nothing short of magical. Faces appear more radiant, eyes flicker with rich metallic gemstone pigments, and luxurious powders and liquids applied to the face and body gleam like heavenly stars. These captivating textures make us look brighter against the dark night sky, perfectly complimenting the festive spirit of the season.
Holiday makeup that adds to our glow
I have found that adding light to a face is one of the most effective ways to create vibrancy and a universally beautiful timelessness. We can elevate our makeup applications simply by using textures that reflect (or highlight) the areas we love to draw attention to while contrasting them with a backdrop of immaculate skin, warmth around the eyes, and precisely painted lips. It’s all about bringing out the light we already possess from the inside and, as Rumi once said, “We are all stars wrapped in skin. The light you have been seeking has always been within.”
The selects below are some of my favorites for skin, eyes, cheeks, and lips. Choose only one or have fun and mix and match…just add a little extra glow and your light will shine brightly for all to see.
LUNE + ASTER RealGlow Primer
This is a MUST HAVE for any makeup or even a “no makeup” application. You can wear this primer alone or mix it in with your favorite foundation to give you the most gorgeous natural glow. This will always be a staple in my makeup kit.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick
Foundation that will instantly illuminate and hydrate your skin perfectly all by itself. I use this on many clients and am always amazed by what a lovely finish it leaves on the skin.
WESTMAN ATELIER Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight
Add a few drops anywhere on the face that you want a little dewy fresh glow. It comes in three shades to enhance any skin tone.
VICTORIA BECKHAM Lid Lustre Shimmering Eyeshadow Pot
Your eyes will look irresistible with these shimmering shadows that come in such gorgeous colors. You can create moody smoky shapes or keep it simple and apply them with a small brush as you would eyeliner for a twinkle that looks subtle yet very chic.
PAT MCGRATH LABS Luminous Legends: Mega Eye Shadow Palette
The ultimate sparkling eyes await you with this high impact palette, containing a wide range of both ultra metallics as well as a few matte shades that are so dazzling. The pigments are lush and the texture looks and feels incredibly elegant.
STILA Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
The perfect glittery liquid eyeshadow to elevate your makeup and dazzle your friends. I love liquid shadows because they are so easy to apply and typically have exceptional staying power. The shine is off the charts and that is a very good thing!
FENTY BEAUTY Glitty Lid Shimmer Liquid Eyeliner
These gorgeous metallic liners are smudge-proof and so rich with pigment that your eyes will pop with just one stroke. Try framing your eyes by drawing different shapes for a new twist on conventional liner placement.
HOURGLASS Mini Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder
Paint your face with light and watch how it softens and diffuses skin resulting in a satin-like finish. This can also be applied to the décolleté, the tops of your shoulders, and anywhere else that you want to glow.
TATA HARPER Cream Blush
The prettiest creamy rouge to give you a hint of color and a subtle glow at the same time.
CLE DE PEAU Cream Rouge Sparkles
These lip colors will illuminate your lips and even repair them while adding hydration and a beautiful sparkle. The shine naturally brings out the shape of your lips while also making them appear fuller and sexier.
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