With the coming of winter, it’s time to embrace the colder temperatures and break out our warmer clothing and festive makeup looks. But the cooler weather is also a great time to play with more subtle and muted tones, like a soft glam nude makeup look. Whether you’re getting ready for a chilly day in the office or a hot holiday party, a soft nude makeup look can be worn anywhere. So, we're sharing a step-by-step tutorial to help you achieve the best soft nude winter look, including how to get the softest winter skin and the perfect nudes for your pout.
- Prep Your Face
Before we get down to business, you’ll want to prep your face for your makeup look. The first step to a soft winter look (or any makeup look for that matter) is a good skin care routine. We are transitioning our normal skin care from fall to winter, so this is a great time to remove the summer dead cells and give your skin a natural radiance. This means reaching for an exfoliating cleanser.
- Perfect Your Complexion
Once you’ve prepped your skin, it’s time to reach for foundation and concealer to start creating a flawless complexion. Winter is a good time to go for a foundation with a fuller, possibly a bit more finished coverage since during the holidays we're going out more and seeing more people, the experts at L'Oréal Paris explain. Also, our wardrobe is more on that heavy side, so there's no need for the super sheer minimal, barely-there tint that we love in the summer. Winter makeup textures pair well with winter clothing textures.
Start with a makeup primer to smooth out and blur any imperfections, as well as increase the lifespan of your makeup. Then reach for a lightweight foundation, buff it on with a blender for a seamless look.
- Add Some Glow
To bring some glamour to your winter look, you’ll want to add some radiance to your skin. As we previously said, you can really play with textures in the wintertime, you can also be strategic with how much you highlight or where you're magnified in the winter and not have to worry about the heat taking it all away like in the summer. Apply a Bronzer to the hollows of your cheeks, sides of your nose, jawline, and temples, being sure to blend out any harsh lines. Then add some Highlighting Powder onto your cheekbones and your cupid’s bow for a glowing visage.
- Sculpt Your Brows
No matter the season, every stunning makeup look requires bold, defined eyebrows. Reach for an eyebrow gel to perfect your brow shape.
- Apply Your Eyeshadow
Nude eyeshadow is a classic option for any season but for a soft glam winter look think earthy shades of brown or rosy pink tones with a hint of shimmer.
For a simple eye look, apply a shimmery nude shade to your lids. Then, give your creases some subtle definition with a second matte nude shade.
- Define Your Eyes
Grab a liquid eyeliner and create a super sharp wing. Brighten your eyes even more by applying a pencil eyeliner in Nude on your waterline. This eyeliner hack will also make your eyes appear bigger.
- Give Your Lashes Volume
Amp up the drama and give your lashes some volume with a Black Mascara.
- Finish With a Nude Lip
Paint your pout in a statement nude hue that will make your soft winter look stand out. Try an all-over nude brown or use lip liner for color and then apply a stain that's going to last you all day. Choose a deep nude or for an extra glamorous touch, try a lightweight, high-shine lip stain with a gloss-like feel and the color impact of a liquid lipstick.
- Seal the Deal
To ensure your nude soft glam winter makeup won’t fade throughout the day or night set your look and add a boost of radiance with a few spritzes of a Setting Spray.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
