Winter Makeup Tips
For those of us whose idea of a winter glow does not involve jetting off to a tropical resort, we have the happy task of adjusting our skin care and makeup instead to accommodate for the dry, cold, sharp air and punishing, even more drying indoor heating (fun). Flaky, dry, irritated skin seems to be the norm every winter and yet, still remains to look cute. Lucky for us, there’s makeup. It is just going to take some tweaking to prevent it from betraying us by drawing attention to just how winter-ravaged our skin is.
Dare we dew? We do.
Don’t skimp on moisturizer.
OK, this is technically a skin-care tip, but it is actually helpful to think of it as a step in your makeup routine because it is the best way to achieve a dewy, glowy complexion before you even think about busting out the highlighter.
Know when to moisturize.
Hydration is clearly crucial, but here is an extra hack for you. Be sure to moisturize when your skin is still damp after showering. This is the best time to give your freshly steamed and washed skin its much-needed hydration.
Stay away from anything too powdery.
Powder can make fair skin look duller. Rather use a moisturising CC cream that is one shade warmer than your skin tone.
Switch up your primer.
I would highly recommend using a luminous primer than a matte primer. The subtle shimmer in the primer will help give your skin that amazing glowing-from-within effect. With winter winds to worry about, we’ll take any extra boost of glow we can get. (Plus, the primer adds another layer of hydration.)
Stick to liquid and cream foundation…
The only thing worse than flakes is when your foundation actually highlights your flaky skin. I recommend a foundation with a creamier base, which glides smoothly over the skin. In contrast, a matte formula will settle into flakes and dry skin, giving you a patchy and uneven finish. If you don’t like your foundation too dewy, you can always set it with powder to dial down shine on your T-zone areas.
…And liquid highlighter, as well.
For the most natural effect, I recommend applying a liquid highlighter with a damp Beautyblender sponge.
Never stop moisturizing.
If you notice your skin getting dry (or your makeup getting cakey) throughout the day, keep a facial mist nearby to spray on a dose of hydration. Spray your face with a light mist of water to help set the makeup and provide a little extra moisture.
