It’s holiday time again, so let’s bring on the sparkle and shine! This time of year, step up the colour and style in your makeup, the red and green way. Natural beauty has come a long way since chalky mineral powders, and now it’s ready to party. From luxe organic formulas to subtle highlights and trendy shades, it’s possible to get high drama by going green this holiday season.
To prove it, here are 3 red-carpet looks and the green products to try them yourself so you can get your party look on, naturally.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Look 1: Lana Del Rey
Dramatic smoky eye and nude lip.
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Step 1
For old-school Hollywood eyes, try Ecobrow defining wax in Penlope. Apply short strokes and comb upwards for lasting shape all night long.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 2
Apply Studio 78 Paris Eye Shadow in Hip Party in a ’60’s cat-eye shape, careful to make both sides even.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 3
Follow with Kjaer Weis Eyeshadow in Magnetic toward the inner corner to centre of eye for a gold wash worthy of a starlet.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 4
Finish with a few layers of Ilia mascara in Nightfall over lashes and comb through.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 5
Outline lips with Ilia Lipstick crayon in Come Undone and blend in toward the centre of mouth to keep nude lips from disappearing into face.
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Tip
Try this tip: Apply another shade, for this look try Ilia lipstick in Linger, which has a hint of cognac and shimmer to centre of lips and blend with index finger.
Step 1
Depending on your skin tone or preference for reds, try Ilia lipstick in Wild Child (a bright red) or Strike it Up (a deep red). Apply straight from the tube for a clean and dramatic effect, or dab on a couple of layers with your fingers for a softer look.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 2
Dust a layer of W3LL People Bio Brightener over face and continue onto neck and decollate if you’re sporting a low neckline for subtle, radiant highlight that looks all yours, naturally.
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green makeup holiday tutorial
Step 3
Dust Studio 78 We Walk Blush in On the Beach lightly onto the tops of cheeks, sweeping up gently towards ears and blending well.
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Step 4
Keep nails neutral with a polish made for this season. Treat Nail Polish in Sugar Frosting, will make you want to lick your fingers.
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Step 5
Kjaer Weis mascara contains 99.8% ingredients sourced from organic farming, and comes in a beautiful, refillable container. Gift yourself great lashes for the season.
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Products used:
Ilia lipstick in “Wild Child” or “Strike it Up” ($26, iliabeauty.com)