Save excessive bronzing for the summer. Winter calls for a subtle hint of sheer, rosy blush that mimics the natural flush that comes from being outside in the brisk air. One to try: Boots No7 Powder Blush in Damson Mist, $13. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal with clean eyes and a soft pink lip to complete this au naturel look.
A pretty sheen shouldn't be reserved just for lips. When used on lids, a glossy metallic shadow, like Butter London Glazen Eye Gloss in Spark, $24, comes across as dewy and fresh. Use sparingly, and blend with your fingers to sheer out the pigment. A crisp and refined cat-eye contrasts nicely and enhances the glossy finish of your eyes.
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Peachy Lips
The hue normally reserved for warmer weather gives an unexpected pop of color when worn in the winter and adds interest to any minimal makeup look. Opt for a lipstick with a velvet finish, which isn't overly shiny or totally flat. One to try: Flower Beauty Kiss Stick Velvet Lip Color in So Gladiola, $6.98.
If you don't like the look of noticeable eyeliner, try tightlining: Line the inner waterline on both your top and bottom lids. This technique, a favorite among makeup artists, defines the shape of your eyes ever so subtly and creates the illusion of fuller lashes. A gel formula liner, like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, $20, makes this kind of precise application easy.
Contouring has a new counterpart: Non-touring, a fresh-faced trend that's perfectly wedding appropriate. Start with a luminizing primer under foundation, then layer a cream highlighter as your final step, focusing on the cheekbones, inner corners of your eyes, and bridge of your nose. Try RMS Beauty Magic Luminizer, $38. It'll make you shine in real life as well as in your photos.
