I feel pretty sad that during an incredibly festive little chunk of time aka the holidays, no one ventures beyond red lipstick and (possibly) a smattering of glitter on their faces. To me, that span between the week before Christmas to New Years (where parties abound!), is the time to have some real FUN in the makeup department.
 
Luckily, I got to do just that with the help of Smashbox and a wonderful makeup artist (who is also a good friend!), Caroline Levin. We’ve put together three upgraded Holiday Beauty looks that are bold yet wearable — and will take you from a casual holiday potluck to a bougie New Year’s Eve soirée faster than you can say “Pass the eggnog!”
 
 

Burgundy Lips and Eyes

Skin: Studio Skin foundation + Step-by-Step contour stick trio + Halo Highlighting Wand in ‘Gold’

Eyes: Photo Finish lash primer + Indecent Exposure mascara + Photo Finish lid primer + Cover Shot: Golden Hour eye palette in ‘Turned On, ‘Psyched’, ‘Rock Stars’

Lips: Always On Liquid Lipstick in ‘True Grit’

Glossy Orange Lids + Nude Lip

Skin: Studio Skin foundation + Step-by-Step contour stick trio

Eyes: Indecent Exposure mascara + Photo Finish lash primer + Cover Shot: Bold eye palette in ‘Wait, What?” & ‘Bolt’ + Lipgloss in ‘Orange Light’

Lips: Be Legendary lipstick in ‘Safe Word’ + Lipgloss in ‘Bare Light’

Ultra Glossy Lavender Lips + Bold Liner

Skin: Studio Skin foundation + #ShapeMatters palette

Eyes: Photo Finish lash primer + Full Exposure mascara + Cover Shot: Metallic eye palette in ‘Rock Candy’ & ‘Metal Work’ + Limitless liquid liner

Lips: Always on liquid lipstick in ‘Chill Zone’ + Lipgloss in ‘Lilac’

Photos by Neva Wireko
Make-up and Hair by Caroline Levin
Video by Krizia Victoria
Assisted by Ema Walters

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