Natural Holiday Makeup Tutorial

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 Throughout the holiday season, it feels like I’m constantly running around at 100 miles per hour. Between work deadlines, everyday chores, family visits, and holiday shopping, it’s a miracle if I find the time to shower, let alone head to the salon to get dolled up before a Christmas party. When I’m in a rush but still want to look good for holiday-party pictures, I allocate five minutes toward amping up my everyday makeup. Whether I’m contouring at stoplights or applying lipstick right before I walk into the party, this five-minute routine makes a huge difference in how I look and feel!

Create a Subtle Contour

Contouring is one of this year’s hottest makeup trends. Subtle contouring can slim your face in seconds by enhancing the natural structure of your face. To create a sleek, contoured look in less than 30 seconds, you’ll need a matte, cool-toned bronzer or contour powder and a small powder brush. I’ve been loving the matte contour powder from the , which contains bronzer, highlighter, and eye shadow in matte and shimmer finishes. This palette works well for quick makeup looks because it contains everything you need in one compact set.

I create a quick contour by sucking in my cheeks and applying the contour powder to the hollow that’s created. Try to concentrate the color toward your hairline and gradually fade the color as you move the brush closer to your mouth. Next, I mix the matte and shimmer bronzers in the palette on my brush and dust it around my hairline and underneath my jawline. Thirty seconds later, I miraculously have cheekbones and a sharper jawline! If I have a few seconds to spare, I’ll quickly apply to the apples of my cheeks and one of the highlighters from the above my blush and down the bridge of my nose.

Add Dimension to Your Eyes

When I’m at work or running errands, I wear minimal eye makeup. When I’m headed to a party, I like to add extra drama to my eye look by adding an additional coat of deep eye shadow. For this eye look, I mixed matte tan and brown eye shadows and blended them into the crease of my eye. Then I used a small pencil brush to apply a deep brown eye shadow to the outer corners of my eyes and a shimmery ivory eye shadow to the inner corners of my eyes. These three steps take approximately one minute to complete, but the finished look will make your eyes look bigger and brighter.

If you decide to pick up the , here’s a cheat sheet that shows the products I used in today’s makeup look.

Make Your Eyes Pop

Once your eyes are contoured, it’s time to add the finishing touch: eyeliner and mascara. I used the to darken my upper lashline and lower waterline, and I lengthened my lashes with two coats of my favorite .

I fell in love with the earlier this year, and I’ve slowly managed to collect almost every shade from the collection at Target. This season, Pixi released a of mini eyeliners at Target featuring their most popular shades. Whether you’re looking for a fabulous eyeliner to finish your holiday makeup or the perfect Christmas gift for a beauty lover in your family, this gift set is a winner. The eyeliners glide on smoothly and stay in place throughout the day.

Add a Rosy Lip

Applying colorful lipstick is an easy way to brighten your complexion, but bold reds and deep berries aren’t a good idea for quick applications. When you’re creating a five-minute makeup look, opt for a nude or rosy lip. The Pixi Mattelustre Lipstick in Bitten Rose is a great lipstick for the holidays. The moisturizing formula keeps your lips hydrated in the dry winter weather, and the mid-toned rose color can be applied quickly without causing a makeup disaster. If you have a lipstick-loving friend or want to purchase an all-in-one lipstick wardrobe, pick up the Pixi Lipstick Taster Kit at Target. It contains mini versions of Bitten Rose and three other universally flattering lipstick shades.

SHOP THE LOOK:

CONTOUR, BRONZER, HIGHLIGHTER, EYE SHADOW: | BLUSH: | LIPS: Pixi Mattelustre Lipstick in Bitten Rose | EYELINER: Black Cocoa from the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen Quartette | MASCARA:

As you can see, it’s possible to transform your everyday makeup in five minutes or less. The secret to finishing your makeup quickly is to use the right products and focus on high-impact changes. If you’re looking for new makeup for yourself or a loved one, head to Target and check out Pixi’s limited-edition holiday beauty sets. All of the gift sets are a perfect price point for Christmas, and you’ll be impressed by the quality of the makeup. Plus, Target is offering free shipping and returns through December 25th, so you can have it delivered straight to your doorstop or local Target store for no additional cost. I’ll be picking up a few of the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen Quartettes for stocking stuffers, and I might need to ask Santa for a few more Pixi Mattelustre Lipsticks for myself!

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