Our three make-up looks will see you through daytime catch-ups with friends to glam nights out. Get ready to shine!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for polishing up your look. Whether you’re in the market for an extra pretty day-time finish, up for nailing that classic eyeliner flick and glamorous lip; or even adding a sprinkling of subtle sparkle, we have you covered. These looks not only cost less than £50 for a full face of fabulous-ness – because let’s be honest, around about now every penny counts – but they’re also super simple to achieve. We’ve created a little bit of make-up majesty for everyone using everything from bargainous yet high-quality high street offerings, to a couple of high-end products from the likes of Victoria Beckham and Glossier.
So, have fun, experiment and step out in festive style this month looking the very best version of yourself without blowing the budget!
Look fabulous this Christmas with Top Sante’s classic glam look!
Anyone, no matter which birthday they last celebrated, can pull off this look when the basics are right. First, team The Ordinary Coverage Foundation (£5.90) with a little NYX Professional Makeup High Definition Blush in Coraline (£6) as a casual contour.
Next, frame your face by taking time to draw in any brow hairs where you need a little extra definition using Elf Instant Lift Brow Pencil in Neutral Brown (£3).
Perfecting that eyeliner flick can seem scary but with the clever new Rimmel London Wonderwing Liner (£5.99) it could not be easier as the pen has a nib shaped to create the perfect small flick. Start by horizontally pressing it against your upper lash line, then press it at an angle out towards the edge of your eye to nail that flick. If you have slightly papery skin on your lids, keep the look subtle, and if the skin is firmer you can go bigger with the pen. Whatever your flick finish, use an angled eye brush to work Makeup Obsession Eyeshadow in Midnight Black (£2) over the top of the liner to set it and stop it from running or rubbing. Leave the rest of your lid bare or add a dab of nude shadow
A subtle pair of Eylure Fleur De Force Lashes in Fleur Loves Lashes (£5.25) will enhance your flick as they only sit on three quarters of your lash line. Lightly coat lashes with Collection Lash Surge Mascara in Ultra Black (£4.99) so the falsies have something to bond with before applying.
To pull off the classic lip at any age, you need Beauty Pie Fantasticolour {CORR} Colour Sculpting Lipstick in Rebel Ruby (£2.32). Not only is it a beautiful berry red, it’s a liner and lippie in one thanks to its pointy shape. Use it to trace the outline of your lips, being a generous wherever you need to to add volume, before filling in the rest of your pout. To fix everything in place, hold one sheet of tissue against your lips then dust on Kiko Invisible Touch Face Fixing Powder (£11.90) over the top.
