Dos, Don?ts, and Other Tips for the Perfect Winter Look
Posted by 100% PURE on January 10th, 2019
Most of us enjoy a good four seasons, even if you have an ultimate favorite. But as the seasons change, so too should your makeup. While spring or summer might be a perfect time for corals, pastels, or even that favorite tinted moisturizer, winter is a time to “cool” down your look a little bit.
Blues, grays, silvers, whites, and otherwise muted neutrals are perfect for a frosty, wintery look, whether it be your eyeshadow, nail color, or lip shade. Whether you’re looking to channel your inner ice queen or you just want to embrace winter’s most popular trends, follow these dos and don’ts to master the perfect makeup look this winter.
Do: Embrace Blue, Gray, And Navy Eyeshadows
Like Father Winter himself, this frosty season’s best colors are clean, cool, and icy—and there is no better way to pay proper tribute than with an eyeshadow palette with shades of icy blue, gray, and navy.
To maximize your icy options, look for a palette of pigmented eyeshadow that features soft, smoky, and glittery tones in matte black, pure white, and luminescent pink. These cool, shimmery tones will capture the chill of a frosty winter day and you can easily transition from a touch of twinkle to a smoldering shadow with a quick touch-up. Combine this icy look with a solid layer of rich black natural mascara to capture the stark contrast of the soft snow and the dark night sky.
Don’t: Match the Holiday Lights
Bold, bright pops of color are best left for wintery lights and holiday decorations, not your nails. Leave the eye-popping pinks and reds for summer time and instead embrace cool nail colors like ivory, gray, and silver.
Do: Embrace Winter Skin Care
We all know that the cold, frosty weather can leave skin looking and feeling anything but bold. The cold, dry air can make moisture disappear faster than that office cookie platter, resulting in skin that feels dry, sensitive, and otherwise unhappy.
To combat winter’s drying effects while still embracing its beauty, look for a natural foundation with organic foundation ingredients, such as aloe juice, to hydrate and protect skin while offering your desired coverage. You have a variety of options when it comes to winter foundation, but for best results, make sure you tone down the tint since your skin is likely slightly paler than it is in the summer.
In addition to organic aloe juice, look for a foundation formulated with natural makeup ingredients such as green tea, red wine resveratrol, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin E, pomegranate, and acai berry to keep your skin hydrated.
Don’t: Keep Up with the Contouring
Although winter is all about stark and bold contrasts, it’s best to leave that look to Mother Nature herself. Embrace a lighter look this winter with a quality moisturizer, a touch of blush, and a soft, natural eyeshadow. Add a touch of highlighting shimmer on your cheeks, brow, and lid sand you will soon be channeling your inner sugar plum fairy.
About 100% PURE
As a natural skin care line, 100% PURE designs, tests, and produces skin care products that are cruelty-free and are sourced from nature whenever possible. They are committed to designing and using the healthiest skin care ingredients and educating consumers on why purity and sustainability are so important. 100% PURE’s makeup, including their highly-rated lengthening mascara, is pigmented from fruit and free of synthetic chemicals.
Learn more about 100% PURE’s natural skin care products at 100percentpure.com
