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How-to: Merry Makeup

This is my look for Christmas Eve 🙂  It is definitely similar to what I normally opt for over Christmas!  This year, I decided to use green eyeliner rather than green eyeshadow.  You could add glitter over the lid for added sparkle, too.

Eyes: Begin by using a fluffy crease brush (I used MUFE #17S) and apply a red-burgundy eyeshadow (I used Inglot #450 Eyeshadow) into the crease and blending towards the outer corner as well. Next, apply a honey gold eyeshadow (I used Inglot #430 Eyeshadow) with a firm eyeshadow brush (I used MAC 239) on the outer two-thirds of the lid. Apply a soft, warm orange eyeshadow (I used Inglot #403 Eyeshadow) on the inner third of the lid. To highlight the brow bone, apply a shimmery beige/white eyeshadow (I used Inglot #395 Eyeshadow) just underneath the brow bone, then pat a matte beige eyeshadow (I used Burberry Trench) between the crease color and the brow highlight to soften the shimmer finish. Finally, line the lower lash line with a deep green/teal (I used MAC Junkie), and then apply a liquid gold eyeliner (I used Urban Decay Eldorado) to brighten and add sparkle.

Face: Prep face by moisturizing, then applying any face primers (I used Eve Pearl’s Moisturizing Primer). I applied a few drops and dabs of liquid foundation (I used Giorgio Armani Maestro) and blend out using a dense foundation brush (I used Hourglass’ Foundation Brush). Next, apply a natural blusher, which will depend on your complexion, with either brown or plum tones (I used Kevyn Aucoin Natura) with a soft blush brush (I used Bobbi Brown’s Blush Brush). Finish the look by setting with pressed or loose powder (I used Guerlain Wulong) with a large, bluffy brush (I used MAC 138).

Lips: Prep lips by keeping them hydrated prior to applying lip color–I usually have lip balm on whenever I’m not wearing a lip color, but if you don’t usually do this, try applying a lip balm 20 minutes prior (or more), then lightly blot off right before you apply your lip color. Apply a berry-red lipstick (I used Guerlain Gigolo) onto lips, and then lightly pat a shimmering gold gloss (I used Bobbi Brown Canary) on top for sparkle and shine.

One more photo of the whole kit ‘n’ caboodle look… 


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Ryou Avatar
Ryou

LOVE the look, especially the lips! I wish I could pull off the whole “light colors on upper lid, dark colors on lower lashline” look — It doesn’t seem to play well with my eye shape/color. >:

BTW Christine, I think you may have mixed up the teal liner — It’s either MAC Undercurrent or UD Junkie, I think.

Ryou Avatar
Ryou

Ah, I thought so! I got Undercurrent last month and I’ve been in love with it since. 😀 It’s almost the same shade as Hopeless eyeshadow from Meow Cosmetics (which is part of a limited edition), which I got around the same time.

Ryou Avatar
Ryou

BTW, did Undercurrent do okay on your waterline? The spouse got a minor eye infection from the combination of another Pearlglide liner and contacts, so it worries me slightly.

Ryou Avatar
Ryou

Oooow, that doesn’t sound pleasant. Thanks for the info, though! I was worried because the sparkles on the Pearlglides are on the larger side, and that usually means no waterline. ^^; Glad to know it might still be safe!

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rashmi

I am in love with you all over again …. but this happens all the time Christine 😀 😀
wish you loads of good luck dear … and this is your first Christmas after marriage 😀 god bless you , shaun and your family dear 😀 😀

Miss J Avatar
Miss J

You work so hard for us! And it is always greatly appreciated!

Tonight was family dinner and gift exchange. Just relaxing and basking in the goodness that is Candy Yum Yum, atm, lol…and also going d’oh cuz I missed Party Parrots release online. There’s always Wednesday!

Megan Avatar
Megan

This is lovely! It’s probably too warm for my skin tone but you have inspired me to brighten up my lips a little, rather than focus on my eyes as I usually do!

By the way, I’ve noticed that you’ve been wearing eyeliner on your waterline a lot more recently. Have you become immune to the sensitivity you used to suffer from or do you wipe it off as soon as you’ve photographed your look? Regardless, it really suits you.

Kami Avatar
Kami

I need to get my hands on some Inglot eye shadows. Every swatch I see impresses me. And I love the burgundy shade. I am a bit hesitant ordering them online though. Been reading some scary stories about their customer service and people not getting their orders. There is no store in Toronto where I can actually see them so I’ll just wait until I get to a city with an Inglot store. That lipstick looks gorgeous on you. Everything about this look screams festive. Love it.

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

I’ve ordered four or five times from Inglot’s online store, and I’ve received everything I’ve ordered. One time, they were late, so they sent me an extra $60~ worth of product, and another time, they ran out and offered to send it separately when they got it or to cancel that portion of the order. Not the greatest experience or anything, but I’d say just fine? LOL!

I’m not sure if there are any stores in Canada, but I know in the U.S. you can also order directly from the store – I ordered from Fashion Island in southern California once, and that was a good experience.

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Kami

Yes those are the types of stories I’ve heard. The only stores in Canada are Quebeq and Montreal. They had one in Toronto but apparently closed it down. I had no idea you can order from store. I might try that and see how it goes.

Mariella Avatar
Mariella

Take a trip to Montreal (before it gets too cold). That’s my new excuse for going to a city I already love to visit (had more excuses when my youngest was there on his co-op term). There is an Inglot store right downtown and it is wonderful!

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Michelle

This is gorgeous. I wish I could pull this off. That lip combo is so pretty. It’s like the perfect Christmas lips. Do you use a disposable applicators to apply gloss?

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Jennifer Foster

Gorgeous, Christine!!! I especially love the look you achieved with your lip color! Did you have any problems with bleeding from putting on the gloss over the lipstick? Merry christmas!

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Alley Cat

LOVE the eye color. I don’t typically use eyeshadow (because my eyes are too close to my brows – I have intense, kinda masculine eye structure), but I so want to try this out. Happy Holidays to you and you family, Christine!

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SIDEMM

Hey C!
i love the the way you have done ur lips! they look gorgeous! touchwood.
i HAVE to get my hands on gigolo and bb’s canary gloss!! 🙂
merry xmas dear!

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Kimberly S.

WOW!! I’m still learning, and appreciate your tutorials…but I wish I had skills like yours. Christine, you look so Beautiful. Merry Christmas!! <3

Mariella Avatar
Mariella

I’m so not one for red eye shadow but you have created such a beautiful look with these (for me) rather over-the-top colours. It is absolutely lovely. Merry Christmas to you, Christine and especially as this is your first Christmas “together” (I know you and your husband have been together a long time but this is your first as a married couple – very special).

Rachel Avatar
Rachel

This look was absolutely beautiful and inspired me to do something similar for Christmas! I can’t seem to pull off the red lip, but I used the red and gold from Kat Von D’s Starstruck quad (currently on sale at Sephora for $13!) and a shimmery orange from one of the big Pantone palettes for the eyes, along with BE’s 1PM and UD’s Eldorado. I used Bobbi Brown’s Citrus on my lips until I opened presents at my mom’s – she got me Canary, so I got to finish the look right! 😀

Thanks so much for posting this – your step-by-steps are fantastic!! Hope you had a great Christmas!! <3

Victoria Avatar
Victoria

Love it! Thank you for detailing out all of the products you used. I especially like the tips on the primer and brushes. Can’t wait to try something like this myself. 🙂

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