Winter weather can wreak havoc on your look, but there’s no reason to let Old Man Winter have his way with some winter makeup alterations. Adopting a winter makeup strategy can keep you looking your best despite the weather being at its worst.
Here are 7 solid winter makeup tips to help you conquer the elements while still maintaining your look.
Moisturize To Keep Skin From Drying
The cold air dries your skin out terribly, so remember to moisturize more than you would during the warmer parts of the year. Dry patches can easily form around the corners of your mouth, on your hands, and virtually anywhere else that’s exposed to the cold air. Try to use a gentle exfoliant at least once a week and make sure you stay hydrated. That will keep your skin in good condition, which is practically half the battle.
Use A Nightly Facial Treatment
A nightly facial treatment smoothes, moisturizes and nourishes your skin so that it’s at its best before your makeup goes on. In the morning, you’ll have a beautiful face that will only look better once your makeup is applied. That way, your foundation will have a far better chance of holding up during the day.
Choose A Lighter Foundation
Summer foundation colors should be darker, as your skin will be naturally darker due to increased exposure to sunlight. In winter, your skin will pale slightly due to the opposite effect of decreased sunlight. A darker foundation will make you stand out and not necessarily in the most flattering way. Opt for a foundation that’s a shade or two lighter, as it will blend much more seamlessly with a lighter skin tone.
Try A Little Water On Your Foundation Brush
Want to give yourself a much more natural appearance during winter? Put the lightest of splashes of water on your foundation brush while applying it. If you’re using heavy foundation, this will smooth the appearance out and make your foundation much less obvious. This tip only works with powder foundations, but can make them work very well with a fairer complexion that we develop during winter months.
Get Rosier Cheeks With Blush and Bronzer
If you like the rosy-cheeked look, try a little blush and bronzer together. It will bring out the subtlest of reddish-brown tones and give you the rosy look without the cold face to go with it.
Use Lighter, Cream Lipsticks And Exfoliate With Lip Balm
Some would say lipstick in winter is wishful thinking. Your lips will just crack, some will say, so why even bother? Because it doesn’t have to be that way, that’s why! Steer clear of dark shades, as cracked lips will give themselves away in a hurry. (They also don’t reflect light very well, which won’t look good during the lower-light season.) Use cream lipsticks as the surface texture will smooth any cracks and retains moisture. Keep your lips in top shape by applying lip balm and gently exfoliating with a damp cloth every night.
Keep Your Eye Makeup Tear-Proof
The winter weather can also be disastrous for eye makeup, so this requires altering how you apply it. First, use a waterproof mascara. Snowflakes, sleet and winter rains can easily cause mascara to run (unless you want to look like Alice Cooper) and a blast of frigid air can easily bring a tear to the eye. Therefore, keep that at bay with waterproof mascara. Also, only apply shadow and eyeliner to the upper eyelids. This confines eyeliner to where it’s least likely to run from.
Oh, and did we mention that you should moisturize?
These 7 winter makeup tips will help you maintain your appearance during this winter season. Just because the weather isn’t beautiful doesn’t mean you can’t be!