The pros fill us in.
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Theholiday seasonhas come to an end… now what?
Its natural to feel a little bummed out after two months of hustle and bustle.
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The opposite, actuallythe long nights and icy mornings of winter are the perfect environment to unleash your creativity.
Brandon Correa, national makeup artist for YSL Beaute.
Below, discover the biggest and best winter makeup trends for January and beyond, straight from the pros.
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Think Elsa chic with icy colors on the face, like silvers, pale blues, and frosty pinks.
A super poppy pink is greatyou want to look like youve been caught in a storm, she says.
Ditch your lip gloss in favor of a bright, vibrant red instead.
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Its fun to go a little inward during the winter and go to a darker place.
Her joyfully moody look features dewy skin, glittery eyes with lots of mascara and a vampy dark lip.
Then, pile on the Eyelectric Extreme Lengthening Mascara to accentuate the sparkle.
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On your eyes, Correa recommends blending a few shades from YSLs Couture Mini Clutch palette in Babylone Roses.
Tap the topper shade on the top left to the inner corners of eye for an icy pop.
Its also easy to DIY with a bit of practice.
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I love this look because it is dreamy and leaves the lips looking really full.
Gonzalez recommends starting with Armani Beautys Lip Power Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick in 407.
From there, fan the outer edges out slightly over the lip line with a small brush.
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Avoid touching the inner part of the lip where the color is dense, Gonzalez advises.
This silk powder blush gives it an extra velvet-like finish and makes the lips appear fuller and fluffier.
One such trend was statement eyeliner.
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Eyes are big this winter.
Expect eyeliners to be a major statement, she says.
Draw on thick wings,waterliner, exaggerated cat eyesits all fair game.
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Sapphire, emerald and ruby play well with the icy whites and grays of your winter wardrobe.
It’s an easy way to add some variety and fun into makeup during these dark and cold months.
Dewy Gold
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Feeling the chill?
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Warm up with shades of gold.
Think warm, golden hues that give off a radiant, sun-kissed glow, Lobell explains.
It often includes a focus on dewy skin, highlighting with gold-toned highlighters and gold-toned eyeshadows.
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Be the luminous queen youre meant to be.
Finish with a brown or nude lip.
This trend gives your skin time to rest from heavier makeup routines, explains Correa.
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He took inspiration from the sunlight that reflects off snow and applied that glittering brightness to the face.
Think about minimalist, clean skin, translucent sparkles on the eyes, full lashes and glowing lips.
Either do a light contour on the eye or leave the shimmer alone, he says.
Finish with mascara and a colorless lip plumping balm like Candy Glaze.
This contrast can brighten the complexion and add energy to the overall appearance.
Think crimson, deep berry or vibrant Barbie fuchsia lips paired with minimal, understated makeup elsewhere.
It’s a daring and sophisticated look, ideal for making a strong style statement in the winter months.
