Hey LifeStyler, 

Ah, the party season is the perfect time to get a little glamorous during winter! Here’s a full guide for a perfect winter party makeup look that balances warmth, glow, and festive vibes: 

Step 1: Prep & Prime

Cleanse & moisturise – winter skin can be dry, so a rich moisturiser is key.

Primer: Use a hydrating or luminising primer to give your skin a soft glow.

Step 2: Base/Foundation

Foundation: Medium to full coverage, dewy finish.

Example: NARS Sheer Glow or Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk.

Concealer: Brighten under eyes and cover blemishes.

Example: Tarte Shape Tape or Maybelline Fit Me Concealer.

Set lightly: Translucent powder only on T-zone if needed.

Step 3: Contour & Blush

Contour/bronzer: Warm tones to add depth. Apply lightly under cheekbones, jawline, and temples.

Example: Hoola Bronzer (Matte), Fenty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer.

Blush: Cozy, wintery shades. Apply on apples of cheeks and blend toward temples.

Colors: Berry, plum, rosy pink, or warm peach.

Example: NARS “Sin” (berry) or Milani “Luminoso” (peachy).

Highlighter: Champagne or rose-gold on cheekbones, nose bridge, Cupid’s bow.

Example: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in “Champagne Pop.”

Step 4: Eyes

Eyeshadow Base: Neutral beige or soft peach all over the lid.

Crease: Deep plum, warm brown, or navy to add depth.

Lid: Shimmer or metallic gold, bronze, emerald, or silver depending on outfit.

Example Combos:

Burgundy shimmer + plum crease

Gold shimmer + warm brown crease

Emerald shimmer + dark green crease

Eyeliner: Black or deep brown for upper lash line; optional metallic (gold/silver) on lower lash line.

Mascara: Volumising or lengthening mascara; add false lashes for drama.

Optional: Inner corner highlight with champagne or icy shimmer.

Step 5: Brows

Fill in naturally with pencil or powder.

Set with clear or tinted brow gel.

Example: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz + Clear Brow Gel.

Step 6: Lips

Bold Option: Classic red (festive & timeless)

Example: MAC “Ruby Woo” or Fenty Stunna Red.

Wintery Option: Berry or plum for cozy elegance

Example: NARS “Scarlet Empress” or Pat McGrath Matte Plum.

Balanced Option: Glossy nude if eyes are dramatic

Example: Fenty Gloss Bomb “Fenty Glow.”

Step 7: Finishing Touches

Setting Spray: Hydrating or dewy finish.

Example: MAC Fix+ or Urban Decay All Nighter Dewy.

Optional sparkle: Glitter inner corners or cheekbone shimmer for extra party vibe.

Pro Tip:

If you pick bold eyes, go neutral on lips.

If you pick bold lips, keep eyes soft with shimmer and mascara only.

Layer matte + shimmer shadows for dimension in winter lighting.

With Love,