How To : Tumblr Girl Makeup

Tumblr girls are pretty popular recently (or maybe it’s just me) and I thought I’d do a post about how to look like them!

I was wondering if this increased the number of girls who want to be on tumblr now.

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There are 2 types of tumblr girls. The grunge ones, and the “natural beauty” ones.

 

I’m using quotation marks because I feel like I might be praising them too much of I really say that they have natural beauty. I’m not saying that they aren’t pretty though!

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MAKEUP. 

I’m going to try to re-create the “natural beauty” version.

Tumblr girls have bright eyes, perfect matte skin and natural lip color.

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation. (Click here.)

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. (Click here.)

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup. (Click here.)

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation. (Click here.)

Unlike the CoverGirl foundation, the rest give a dewy finish, but this can be mattified with powder! All of the foundations mentioned are amazing. However I feel as though that all tumblr girls use the CoverGirl one.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. (Click here.)

L’Oreal True Match Powder. (Click here.)

CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder. (Click here.)

e.l.f Studio Loose Powder with SPF 45. (Click here.)

It’s important to use powder especially if you tend to get oily. Tumblr girls seem to have perfect flawless skin, so it isn’t pretty when you get all oily!

Those girls have pretty defined and full eyebrows. So it’s very important to fill them in!

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit. (Click here.)

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil. (Click here.)

Milani Easy Brow Automatic Pencil. (Click here.)

You’ll have to fill in your brows well with no “empty” spots and a nice arch. Not as strong as Demi’s, but better than the average brow.

You can get away with no eyeshadow because you’re going for the natural look, so a full blown smokey eye wouldn’t be needed.

However if you feel uncomfortable about it, you can use a light colored eyeshadow on your lids and a darker color in the crease for more definition.

Remember, neutral colors!

Urban Decay Naked Basics. (Click here.)

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells. (Click here.)

Just any neutral colors that aren’t too dark will do fine.

Almost every girl has eyeliner. Winged or whatever, it’s still pretty noticeable.

Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner. (Click here.)

This is great for those who want a winged liner, but still an overall great eyeliner for any type you like.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Infallible Super Slim Liner. (Click here.)

I feel as though gel and liquid eyeliners are amazing for a winged effect, and a pencil/felt tip eyeliner is perfect for a thick line / a normal thin line to make your eyes seem bigger.

They have really long eyelashes!

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Flasies Flared Mascara. (Click here.)

I feel as though Maybelline does really amazing mascaras.

Lashes are long and thick, so if your mascara only does one of them, feel free to layer on another mascara.

CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara. (Click here.)

CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline The MegaPlush Mascara. (Click here.)

Some of them have that healthy glow, so if you don’t have those pink cheeks, use blush!

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Flushed. (Click here.)

Cream blushes give a much more natural finish.

NYX Rouge Cream Blush. (Click here.)

These 3 colors seem to give that healthy pink glow.

Some girls have a tanned / sun kissed look, so if you prefer that, use a bronzer!

Rimmel Natural Bronzer. (Click here.)

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer. (Click here.)

Maybelline Fit Me! Bronzer. (Click here.)

Apply the bronzer all over the apples of your cheek, your temples and jaw line. This will give an illusion that you’ve been spending time in the sun and give you a nice healthy, sporty look.

Feel free to layer on a blush if you like.

Their lip colors are either nude / a bright pop of color.

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Just Peachy. (Click here.)

Revlon Lip Butter. (Click here.)

Colors are Sugar Frosting, Creamsicle and Strawberry Shortcake respectively.

Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Prim-Rose. (Click here.)

Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Demure. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Color Riche Caresse Lipstick. (Click here.)

For a pop of color :

L’Oreal Color Riche Caresse Lipstick in Blushing Sequin. (Click here.)

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate. (Click here.)

Wet n Wild MegaShield Lip Color in Salsa Lessons. (Click here.)

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Alright! That’s all for Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 where it’ll be about fashion + other stuff!

Wordy.

I couldn’t think of a better title for this post, so knowing that majority of it contains words, I decided to name it wordy.

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First off, sorry for not posting anything for the best few days! I’ve been really tired and I just crashed each time I reached home.

I had a 4 hour hike today and I’m exhausted. I went to sleep immediately when I came back to my home sweet home. And now I have some energy to be up to post something!

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I hate how I’m having so much rashes all over my body. Mainly my limbs. I really need to control them before they spread!

They’re so ugly, it makes me sad.

I think it’s due to the changing weather.

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My knee’s starting to hurt again, it’s so sad.

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I’m so excited to pack my room, because that means clearing unwanted trash and putting up decorations for Christmas!

Watching all the Christmas DIY decorations videos so I can transform my room.

If you didn’t know, my room has stayed the same since I was 10.

I’ve definitely changed, so I want to change my room into what suits me.

Going shopping tomorrow, too excited.

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NOTE! Do not forget to follow my blog (it only takes about 10 seconds to type your email in) because I’ll be doing Blogmas!

How exciting, well to me anyway.

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I should probably get started on my next post. Stay tuned!

Cheeky Deeky!

Another back-to-basics post! Yay me!

Today’s post would be about blush and bronzer. 

Choosing a blush or bronzer : 

Pale skin – Soft pinks for blush and light beiges for contouring.

Intense colors would look pretty scary on pale skins.

Okay, maybe her skin isn’t that pale, but you get the idea.

NYX Powder Blush in Peach and Natural. (Click here.)

Jordana Powder Blush in Rouge. (Click here.)

LA Colors Mineral Blush in Dewy. (Click here.)

For bronzer.

Physicians Formula Gems in Light Bronzer. (Click here.)

Boots No7 Dual bronzer. (Click here.)

Milani Bronzer XL All Over Glow in Fake Tan. (Click here.)

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Pink skin tones – Warm peaches for blush and pale beige for contouring.

CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Pretty Peach. (Click here.)

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso. (Click here.)

LA Girl Illuminating Blush in Radiant. (Click here.)

And for the bronzer, same as the above!

Note – Physicians Formula does amazing bronzers for those who are on the lighter side in terms of skin tones.

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Yellow skin tones – a corally blush and a bronzer that isn’t too dark!

Jordana Powder Blush in Redwood and Coral Radiance. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Visible Lift Color Blush in Coral Lift. (Click here.)

Maybelline Fit Me Blush in New Shade of Deep Coral. (Click here.)

NYX Matte Bronzer in Light or Medium. (Click here.)

NYX Tango with Bronzer in Bronze Ensemble and Tribal Odyssey. (Click here.)

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze. (Click here.)

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Deeper skin tones – a dark colored blush for contouring and blush.

It’s not quite realistic to use a bright pink blush on deeper skin tones because logic. (Not being racist) But darker skin tones don’t have the tendency to exude a bright pink glow.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light. (Click here.)

Wet n Wild Color icon collection bronzer in Ticket to Brazil. (Click here.)

NYX Powder Blush. (Click here.)

I think copper looks amazing!

101 reasons why I love NYX blushes, they come in so many different shades!

 Tips for applying blush :

>Smile, and apply it to the apples of your cheeks! Please do not apply it all over your cheeks. Ugly.

>If you have applied too much (pretty common when you use the NYX powder blushes because they are so pigmented.), apply some pressed powder to tone it down.

>Remember to blend, blend and blend! Especially around the edges because we don’t want any harsh obvious lines!

She’s so pretty!

Gel blush – you’ll need to blend them quick! They tend to dry quicker and you might be left with blotches of blush.

Same goes with cheek stains such as the Balm’s Instain. So maybe you might want to hold a brush in one hand and once you’ve applied the blush, blend immediately!

Cream blush – they give a more natural finish compared to powder ones. They blend really easily, but if you want to take your time and blend slowly, warm it up between your fingers first!

I really hate how expensive Bourjois is around here.

Powder blush – use a light touch along with a blush brush! This will allow the blush to look less harsh (rhyme!) and be blended more easily. Remember to tap off any excess! Especially if you’re using NYX blushes.

I absolutely love this video by gossmakeupartist. It makes so much sense and I’ve been applying my blush in that manner ever since I watched that video.

Bronzer – This is used to give you a sun-kissed glow! Apply it to places which catches the sun for it to look more natural.

>Choose a bronzer that is about 2 shades darker than your skin tone.

>Suck on your cheeks and apply the bronzer like how you would as blush, to the hollows of your cheeks, below your cheekbones.

>Applying it to your jawline can give a more defined and slim face. (especially if you have a little bit of a chin)

Look at those VS models! They seem to have that healthy and sporty glow, thanks to bronzer!

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Alright, that’s all I have for today’s back-to-basics. Hope you have learnt something new and stay tuned for my next post!

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Disclaimer : All opinions are mine and I’m not affiliated to any of the companies mentioned above. This is not a sponsored post either! The pictures aren’t mine and no copyright intended, credits to the owner of those pictures.

This has been inspired by Total Beauty written by Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley.

Quick Updates!

There are quite a few plans I have and I thought I would share it with you!

ONE. I’ll be doing a Blogmas throughout the month of December!

Yes, throughout!

They’ll most probably be about Christmas (duh) and a couple of personal things.

Stocking stuffers, presents, baking and everything else festive!

So join me on my Christmas adventure and follow this blog to be notified about my new posts!

TWO. I’ll be changing my blog layout soon, it looks pretty boring.

But I can’t seem to find a nice theme. Oh well.

LAST. I’ll be posting so much more now because it’s the holidays and a genius (me) managed to partially tear her ligament in her knee, so I’ll have so much time on hand to blog, blog and blog!

Stay tuned for more posts! In the mean time, follow my blog and follow me on twitter (@WhimsicalMess)

Time.

Remember when it was just New Year’s day?

This year is already coming close to an end.

I’m turning 16 in less than 2 months and it scares me.

More responsibilities and mainly, my O levels.

I’ll have to study so hard, and most probably leave this blog in the lurch for quite a long time, and I feel bad.

I wish time would just stop and give me a break.

I’ll be able to do whatever I want without having to worry about time passing.

Then maybe when I’m happy with everything, I’ll resume time and carry on with my life.

(Dream) Shopping!

Ever had one of those afternoons where you’re just sitting in front of the computer and just scrolling through Sephora, Forever 21, Cherry Culture or Pacsun?

Yeah, I’m in one of those afternoons. Then I wondered, What’s the bill that I’ll rack up if I shopped at “high end” places like how I would if I were at a dollar store.

Wow. 

I went pretty crazy here.

Sometimes I wish I was a teenage girl in a rich family living in L.A.

But oh well, I’m happy with the family I have!

YSL Cream Blush? Hell yeah. The packaging and color, l-o-v-e.

YSL Touche Eclat, W-A-N-T.

Stila, Benefit, YSL and Nars are my current favorite brands.

Those items in the pictures above are the things that I would pick (and really want) if I were to shop at Sephora like how I do at drugstores.

Total bill?

I could actually go on a holiday with that amount of money!

These are the moments in which I wished I never knew about high-end products.

First world problems? Definitely.

Now at drugstore.com :

I love Not Your Mother’s! Just ordered a sea salt spray, can’t wait for it to arrive.

I feel as though the Physicians Formula baked eyeshadows are a knockoff of Chanel’s eyeshadow quads.

Love the maybelline color tattoos.

I never knew about the CoverGirl clump crusher extensions! Sounds so cool, does it mean the mascara’s clump free and would lengthen my lashes?

L’Oreal Visible Lift Blush, never came across that, but it seems pretty promising.

It’s a light rose gold shade and rose gold is always amazing in makeup.

I’m not sure if it’s me, but I feel like I need many shades of the same lipstick.

And peppermint lipgloss? I need it.

I adore everything peppermint and I’m always on the verge of overdosing on candy canes.

I love that berry shade. I don’t know why I have not got my hands on the stain yet though.

Total bill?

^And I had over 40 items!

Pacsun. 

Cute shorts, but I don’t have the legs to wear them, oh well!

Love the middle skirt, it can totally funk up an outfit.

The jacket can give a totally different vibe to an outfit.

It should be a staple in every girl’s closet.

Moto jackets? Yes please.

Yay to midi rings! I remember seeing some from H&M, a pity I didn’t have cash with me at the point in time.

The fox ring is just so adorable.

Total bill?

Which is approximately USD 1079.39

More expensive than my Sephora makeup!

Shocking.

I have now found an excuse to why my wardrobe is still so boring.

But honestly, I really need a revamp. My closest’s boring me out.

Nasty Gal. 

 

The second dress is perfect for a night out with the girls. Not exactly practical for everyday use though, unless you throw on a jacket. 

 

The green bling shoes is perfect for spunking up a plain outfit. 

 

I really need a bag, I only have 2 bags that I use a lot at the moment. 

Both of which are from Crumpler. 

I want something that slings and is big as well. 

 

Total bill? 

 

I find it pretty expensive, since there’s only 14 items. 

But they’re of the higher end brand, so I shouldn’t quite complain. 

This totally inspired me to go on a mad shopping spree to change my closet because I really need new clothes. 

Alright! That’s all I have for today, my eyes are so tired from looking at all the clothes and makeup, shocking. 

Stay tuned for my next post! 

Current trends : Yay or Nay?

There are some current trends that I love and some that I could live without. Here are some!

Circle Sunglasses. 

Yeah, those are circle sunglasses and I cannot express how much I hate them. I have written a post about them and I really feel that they make you look like a blind person. Remember the three blind mice?

Yeah, that’s how you look.

Now unless you’re like this guy, or John Lennon, stay away from those odd spectacles.

Verdict : NAY! 

Knuckle Rings. 

They may seem  a little odd to those who are new to this because as we all know, rings sit at the bottom of our fingers.

(Typical tumblr picture) The painting of nails could’ve been better, just saying.

Different designs can bring a different dimension to the outfit you’re wearing. It can “edgify” or “classify” an outfit and I love it because it’s a simple transformation from day to night or girly to punk.

There’s the classic, gold / silver band like this :

Or an “evolved” version with a pointed tip, or ribbons and stuff like that.

I think they’re so pretty!

I first saw them when essiebutton was talking about hers. Beautiful.

I love how they’re pretty simple to do, here are some DIY Knuckle Rings Videos! Honestly can’t wait to do one myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I_KgqAgIz4 (Nicole Guerriero)

Here’s an interesting ring name / placement that I found while searching pictures of knuckle rings.

Verdict : YAY! 

Miley Cyrus. 

There’s quite a lot of hate on her new look right now.

(I think it’s mainly because of her twerking and grinding against a married man)

Space buns. They look a lot like mini dumplings.

I’m quite digging her current look though, because after The Last Song, Hannah Montana is o-v-e-rrrrrrr.

It’s time to change a new look! Impact the world again, to show that she’s grown up.

We all have that transformation, and I don’t quite mind hers!

She looks a little like Hannah Hart who decided to be a sexy businesswoman (hooker)

Her fashion sense is still great, just that it went from girly to a punky edge.

That’s her in 2010, love love love that dress.

I really like how she isn’t lashing at everyone for giving her hate (and if she is, I’m outdated)

Verdict : YAY! 

Snapbacks. 

I think snapbacks (which are really, just caps) with logos of sports teams are acceptable.

But with “Dope”, “Swag”, “Weed” – really?

Do you think you’re badass?

no.

I hate it more when guys / girls use it in reverse.

What’s the point of the “front” (flap) of the cap then? Might as well use a Chinese hat.

Verdict : NAY! 

Yeah I apologise, I can’t exactly think of any more “current trends”

So till the next post, hope you enjoyed this!

Tired.

Ever had one of those days where you just want to give up? You’re just so tired of everything and you just want to leave. Like how you exit a videogame or any sort of game when you’re bored.

I’m in that state and it does not feel good, at all. I want to walk away from this life, find a hole and live (which actually means die) there. Not that I’m suicidal, but I don’t see a point in living.

There’s no aim in my current life and it is b-o-r-i-n-g.

I once saw a quote by Pete Wentz ;

This is so true. It hit me like a wrecking ball (ha) when I read it.

It might be true, if you think about it.

I wish I could get out of this feeling because it’s eating me inside, like a starving monster.

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Useless.

My day today was just horrible.

I had training today (I play netball in school) and I was late for it! I had to wait for the bus for 20 minutes and when I reached school, I had to run 2km immediately. It’s pretty tiring since I haven’t ran (due to ankle issues) for about 2 months.

Then there were matches within the team and stuff, but guess what? The coach didn’t pick me for a single game. That made me mad. I was so pissed off. I felt as though I wasted 3 hours of my life in school.

He’d just stare at me, then pick someone else. I felt so worthless and useless, that I was insignificant. Maybe I’m a pretty bad player, but he could at least give me one chance?

During practice, he gave me a useless role. Literally, useless, not that I wasn’t appreciating the role he gave me, but it was useless. I could have stood at the transverse line, not move and they’d carry on fine without me.

If he was going to waste so much of my time, why am I still going to school? They should just say “oh, you’re bad at netball and you don’t have a chance to be on the competitive team, so stay at home!”

I have been trying hard, mind them. The match I played on Monday (when coincidentally, none of them were there) was fantastic. I intercepted a couple of balls and managed to keep my opponent behind me, unable to get the ball.

I also practice my passes with the team captain, and they’re improving. Just one chance for me to prove to them what I got seems a little too tough, huh?

I felt so useless.

Horrible, horrible day indeed! Now I’m in a horrible mood.

I shall bake tomorrow, to relieve me of my stress. Christmas goodies of course, they make me so happy. And can I say, I am a (amateur) master at making biscotti. They taste so amazing!

Here are a few recipes of what I’ll most probably be baking tomorrow.

 

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I have an absolute weakness for peppermint.

 

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I gotta go get the peppermint extract for the recipes.

I honestly can’t wait for Christmas! With all the cooking and baking – I can’t wait to make potato gratin. Managed to find a recipe by Jamie Oliver!

Geez I’m so hungry now.

OH! And seriously, Nigella Lawson is frickin amazing.

Winter Makeup!

I’m so excited for Christmas, and with each passing day, I’m getting closer to that amazing holiday! So I figured I should come up with a Wintery-Christmas makeup look for all you out there who loves this season as much as I do.

There will be 2 options for this look – either bright cheeks or bright lips. I won’t be including bright eyes because I feel that it’s more for summer. I’ll be using mostly drugstore products, but if I use any high-end, I’ll include a drugstore option!

Foundation. 

I’m opting for a tinted moisturizer because skin gets quite dry during winter so we need something moisturizing and hydrating!

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – This works something as a foundation, just lighter and more hydrating. It’ll cover most of the redness, acne and blemishes on the face while hydrating the skin as well, win! Plus it has a dewy finish which can give a healthy glow. Available here.

The Balm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer – This keeps the skin hydrated and glowing, which would stand out because everyone else is freezing and pale (haha). This has light coverage, but face it, would you need full coverage during winter? Available here.

Drugstore option :

There aren’t any good drugstore options, but these 2 has been given positive ratings so yeah!

Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream – This claims to “moisturize, brighten and help protect skin from harmful UV rays” and that is always good! You get to save time as well because it acts as a moisturizer, light foundation and sunscreen! Available here. 

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream – This is for combination to oily skin and claims to “immediately mattifies, minimizes pores, and conceals imperfections to give skin a naturally smooth, flawless finish” pretty great uses if you ask me. (However we all know descriptions are dramatized) Available here.

Eyebrows. 

Ardell Brow Defining Powder – Powders tend to give a more natural look and this comes with the slant brush. Joy! Plus it’s pretty affordable too. Available here. 

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit – This comes with 3 different brow powders and that’s pretty amazing to me. If any shade is too dark, mix it with the white! And if any is too light, mix it with the dark color. Plus, it comes with tweezers for plucking your brows. Available here. 

e.l.f Studio Eyebrow Kit – This consists of a wax and powder which is pretty sweet as you can skip the brow gel as the wax would keep it in place. Available here.

For the brows, we want them to look like Demi’s because hers are perfect. They’re really strong and defined, so it’s important to use some brow product.

Look at her, her brows leave me speechless.

Eyeshadow.

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio – I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants all the trios. The colors match so well and are really easy to use (with the words on it). Here are a few options that I’ve chosen because I think they’re great for a subtle eye. Available here.

Maybelline EyeStudio Eyeshadow Quad in Copper Chic – Pretty colors, a staple for every girl’s makeup collection! Perfect for the “no makeup makeup” look. Available here.

Milani Runway Eyes Fashion Shadow in Designer Browns – The colors in the quad are really pretty. They might be shimmery, but it seems like it’ll be able to give a neutral eye. Try to stay away from the copper brown and dark brown for this look. Available here.

Mascara. 

Any mascara would do, your favorite mascara or whatsoever! It’s a pretty opinionated so different mascaras work for different people.

BRIGHT CHEEKS VERSION.

Blushes. 

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Red – Don’t worry about the color being too bright and scary. Apply a small amount and sheer it out (blending) and it’ll look amazing. Available here.

NYX Powder Blush – I feel as though NYX does one of the best blushes because they’re sooo pigmented. So use a light hand or else you’ll end up looking like a clown. Recommended colors would be : Pinky, Desert Rose, Silky Rose, Red, Rose Garden, Bourgeois Pig ; depending on your skin tone! Available here.

Lips. 

Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle – This is a nude tinted lip balm / sheer lipstick. It;s pretty moisturizing as well, which is great for winter as they tend to go all dry. Available here.

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey – This might seem pretty “colored” but against the color of your natural lip, it blends in nicely and appears pretty natural. Plus it’s a balm, so it’ll moisturize your lips and keep it nice and soft! Available here.

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Stargazer – It’s close to a clear gloss, with some gold color and nearly nude. It might wash you out though, just in case you don’t like that. But I feel that’s the effect we’re going for, for your cheeks to show. Available here.

BRIGHT LIPS VERSION. 

You can choose to go bare for blusher, but in case you want some dimension, here’s an option.

e.l.f baked blush in Passion Pink – This can double up as a highlighter and blush at the same time. The color part is pretty subtle so it’s perfect! Available here.

Lips.

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Red Velvet – It’s such a strong red, pretty! Available here.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate in 110 – It’s such an amazing BRIGHT red lipstick that will pop pop pop. Available here.

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Apocaliptic and Stellar – This line is amazing because it’s something like a liquid lipstick. Super pigmented and smooth, love in a tube. Available here.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Love That Red – Another red lipstick. Available here.

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic – It’s a lip balm plus color, which can keep your lips moisturized while giving it the pop of color we need. Available here.

Different skintones suit different types of red lips. For a more detailed description, read this!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and got a rough idea of how to do your makeup during winter / Christmas! Remember to slap on moisturizer and lip balm because dry flaky skin and chapped lips is not chic, at all.

Stay tuned for my next post!

Disclaimer : All the opinions are mine and I have not been paid / sponsored to write such a post. Photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended.