We got out first bit of snow on Saturday! It was only a few inches, but I’m hoping it’s a sign that we’ll have a white Christmas. The snow inspired me to do a festive makeup look featuring a classic red lip for this weeks post. I did a similar post last year, however, I think this years is better!
My makeup skills have improved since last year and I also have my mom to help me take photos. I just took a bunch of selfies in front of the window for last years holiday makeup look #bloggerlife. I thought about doing a look that doesn’t feature a red lip, as I know it’s so cliché. However, if you’re a regular on the blog you know I’m obsessed with this lipstick.
It’s the perfect shade of red for my skin tone and I have yet to actually use it in a makeup look for the blog. So, what better time than now? I did talk about it in this post if you want to know more about the perfect red lipstick.
To start things off I used the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. I’ve really been loving this silicone primer recently as it blur’s lines, fills in pores, and is oil free! On top of that I used the Fenty Beauty foundation. I’m 100% obsessed with this foundation at the moment. On days I use a different product I look in the mirror and think to myself “man, I should’ve used my Fenty foundation”. Safe to say I’ll be repurchasing once I run out!
[Related Reading: Fenty Beauty Foundation Review]
In addition to doing a wing, I also used the Marc Jacobs black gel eyeliner on my lower waterline. I love the way lining my waterline makes my blue eyes pop. Can we also take a moment to appreciate how white red lipstick makes your teeth look? If red lipstick weren’t so high maintenance I’d wear it every day.
I didn’t want to use too much bronzer as I like the cooler look for winter. So I used a little bit of bronzer from the e.l.f St. Lucia blush and bronzer duo. I also used the blush in this palette which is one of my favorites! The flecks of gold create a beautiful glow on the cheeks.
For a bit more of a glow I used the Tarte highlighter in Exposed. It’s such a lovely highlighter that isn’t overpowering but provides a nice pop of shine.
So, maybe next year my holiday look will be something different, but until then, enjoy this classic look!
16 comments
Mindy Thompson
I love this color of red! Cute looks.
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Annaliese
Absolutely rocking those pretty red lips!! Love this beautiful look!
xoxo A
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xoxobellablog
You look amazing!!! I love the red lip wish I could pull something like that off.
Rachel @ The Confused Millennial
Ahh such a pretty look! I LOVE the bold lip on you!
Ash
Yes! Absolutely, Yes to that bold red lip. you look fantastic!
McKenna Bleu
Your makeup looks amazing! Love the red lips.
Azanique Rawl
You look gorgeous doll! I love that lip color.
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
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Thank you so much!
Tiffany Khyla
You look incredible and so festive! I love that red lip. Perfect for the holidays.
Southern & Style
that red lip is everything! I love a good festive red for the holiday season 🙂
xoxo, SS
Southern and Style
Madison
You are stunning! That look looks amazing on you! We have very similar skin types so I know this look could work on me!
nicholle demag
That’s the perfect red shade! It really pops!
-Nicholle
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Sincerely, Alice
I love it! Red lips are so classic.
Caitlin
Love this look! The red lip is so great for the holidays 🙂
Katie
Such a pretty look! Love that bold lip color!
Katie | http://www.millennialonthemove.com
Carly Delski (@CarlyNed)
You look so stunning! I love that red lip color.