Hi hi!! We are almost one full month into 2022 (whoa!) and February is quickly approaching! Depending on where you live, these are the coldest months of the year and if you live somewhere with warmer temperatures year round, these can be the drier months of the year. I’m in Arizona, and it is dry AF year round! I realize we don’t get freezing cold temperatures, but my skin still needs all the help it can get during these colder months. That being said, you may notice your skin becoming less hydrated and your makeup not applying as flawlessly. That’s why, I thought it would be helpful for me to share my holy grail makeup and skincare products to moisturize your skin before applying makeup, and keep your makeup looking great all day! Today I’m sharing 10 10 Simple Makeup Hacks To Get You Through Winter.
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GIORGIO ARMANI FOUNDATION
The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation has been my go-to foundation for over three years. It’s acne friendly and is definitely of my absolute favorite makeup must-haves! It’s oil-free, has buildable coverage, and gives you a radiant look. I suggest applying it with a foundation brush, like this Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion brush. It’s double ended (smaller end for areas like around the nose and under eyes!). I would also blend it with a beauty blender before you set it with loose powder.
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ILIA MULTI-STICK
If you haven’t tried Ilia beauty, this is your sign to do so! They are one of the best clean beauty brands on the market. This Multi-Stick by ILIA is definitely a holy grail makeup product! Ready? It’s a lip, cheek AND eye tint! I gave one to my Mom, and she is hooked, too! Because these are usually the months when we lose some color in our faces, this stick is the best way to add a little bit of color on your lips with one or two swipes, then slide it on both apples of your cheeks, and finish off with a quick swipe on your eye lids. The best part? You don’t need any makeup tools with this one- your fingertips work perfectly to blend it in!
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TOO FACED EYELINER & LIP TREATMENT
I couldn’t pick just one Too Faced product for your winter makeup must haves! One of my top favorites, especially for the drier seasons, is the Hangover Pillow Balm Ultra-Hydrating Lip Treatment. It’s super nourishing, adds the perfect amount of sheen to your lips and is available in a bunch of different shades! It’ll hydrate your lips during those dry winter months. I like to layer with the original tint. Another one of my favorite Too Faced products is the Better Than Sex Easy Glide Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. It’s super fluid and easy to use- lasts all day for me!
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TARTE MOISTURIZER
Tarte is one of my favorite beauty brands! They are cruelty free and I love a lot of their products. One of them being the Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost Moisturizer! It’s a 24-hr hydrating gel and works great under makeup. When applied onto clean skin, it gives you a youthful glow and feels super refreshing. Totally recommend to help with a more hydrated makeup look & application.
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CHARLOTTE TILBURY PRIMER
I do not always use primer, but I find it helps in the Winter months. I suggest applying moisturizer first and then once it’s mostly absorbed, add this Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer prior to putting on your foundation. I had to include it on this list because it combines an “anti-aging elixir” and “complexion-enhancing light diffusers” to transform derated skin into a glowy complexion. This is the perfect product to use as a base before applying the rest of your makeup to ensure your skin won’t look dry or flaky!
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HOURGLASS CONCEALER
I LOVE Hourglass! I use quite a few of their products and Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer works wonders! I own several concealers, and find this is a great one for Winter. It’s super lightweight (important for drier skin and those cooler winter months), long-lasting, crease-resistant, and provides you with an airbrushed finish.
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IT COSMETICS CC+ CREAM
The IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Full Coverage Cream Corrector & Serum is as good as it sounds! This CC cream can be used in place of foundation. It is a color-correcting cream that helps with evening out your skin tone, hiding light blemishes, and reducing the look of fine wrinkles, redness, and under eye darkness. It really does it all! It’s super quick & easy to apply.
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ELEMIS SKINCARE
In general, I LOVE Elemis! The brand is incredible and has sincerely changed my skin. A flawless makeup application begins with a good skincare routine (check out mine HERE). My top 2 favorite Elemis products are the Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm and the Superfood Facial Oil. The Rose Cleansing Balm is infused with English rose oleo extract and works well to dissolve daily grime and makeup. It’s extremely moisturizing and I use it day and night. It’ll make your skin a fresh canvas to work with! The Superfood Facial Oil is especially great for keeping your skin hydrated. It has 9 antioxidant-rich superfoods that give you a super healthy glow!
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I hope this helps with your makeup application & skincare routine this winter and for any dry season to come!
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