Makeup Looks: New Year's Eve

When it comes to beauty, there are simply no limits. Why? Because every woman is beautiful. Whether you choose to get your makeup done professionally or you simply want to do it yourself, there are endless looks you can create for every occasion. The key is creating something that makes a statement, something wearable, and something memorable.

Today, I will demonstrate why you don't have to spend a fortune getting your makeup done professionally; to create an amazing New Year's Eve inspired makeup look and how it is possible. Are you ready? Let's get started!

FACE

First and foremost, you want to begin by applying your face products. Since you are going to be out and about, you want to use a foundation primer. My favorite is Yves Saint Laurent's Matt Touch Primer.

For this particular NYE inspired makeup look, I used Mac's Studio Fix Fluid foundation in NC42 followed by Mac's Select Cover Concealer in NC42. You want to use a setting powder for this particular look. For the New Year's Eve inspired makeup look, I decided to use Laura Mercier's Pressed Setting Powder.

For Blush, you are going to want something more warm yet neutral. At least for this look. I love NARS blushes, so for the NYE inspired makeup look, I decided to go with "Lovejoy" by NARS.

EYES

Whenever I apply my makeup, I like to do my eyebrows first. You want your eyebrows to look natural and one of the best products for the brows that I have discovered is Benefit's Brow Zings. Depending on your skin tone and actual brow color, you want to use the appropriate shade for you. I decided to go with Benefit's Brow Zings in Medium.

After contemplating and debating whether to use an eyeshadow primer or an actual eyeshadow base, I decided to go with Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Greed. Greed is more of a subtle yet vibrant gold shimmer.

I like to apply eyeshadow before my eyeliner, as it tends to show up better. For this particular look, you want your eyes to be simple yet dramatic. After deciding on what eyeshadow I wanted to use, I went with Lancôme's Color Design Eyeshadow in Couture. Couture is a matte brown that possesses more of a cool undertone rather than a warm.

Using a Mac 215 brush, you want to apply this eyeshadow all over the lid. Keep in mind that if you do not own this particular makeup brush, there are various dupes that you can find. Then, you want to take it a little past the crease towards the outer ends. Blend and then re-apply to create a more pigmented yet pronounced finish.

The highlight should be natural, yet visible. Out of the many eyeshadows I own, I decided to go with Lancôme's Color Design Eyeshadow in Filigree. If you can imagine a peach beige shimmer, this would be the result.

Once completed, you want to start with the liner. For this particular look, I went with Mac's Fluidline in Blitz & Glitz. I, then, lined my waterline with Mac's Eye Kohl in Smolder. I decided to tight line (line the above waterline) as well.

 

 

Recently, I have garnered a huge appreciation for mascara primer. I decided to go with Estee Lauder's Lash Primer Plus followed by my mascara, Dior's Diorshow Mascara in Black 090. You want to use mascara that is black for this look, simply because you used brown. The black mascara completes the eye look.

LIPS

The lips should be natural, but not pasty. They should also be neutral. You don't want to draw attention to just your eyes. For this look, I went with NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour.

To complete the list, I went with Illamasqua's Lipstick in Sonnet. The color is natural yet has a rosy tone to it that really brings this look together.

Congratulations! You have just completed my New Year's Eve Inspired Makeup look. Happy New Year!



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