The Colours of Christmas
Switch up your makeup routine in time for the festive season.
Embrace all the colours of Christmas from emerald-shadowed eyes to raging red lips. Take a look at our pick of colour-infused products, guaranteed to make you look fabulous.
Emerald
Not only do scattered shades of green look striking against blue and hazel eyes, but using emerald eyeshadow is a fun, elegant way of sprucing up any holiday look.
Especially if you use a glitter or metallic shadow which adds extra dimension to the look.
Illamasqua Beyond Artistry Palette €44, visit next.ie
Shiseido Controlled Chaos Mascara Green €28.25, visit cultbeauty.com
Sample Beauty The Hydrographic Palette €12.25, visit beautybay.com
Stila Double Dip Duo Liquid Eyeliner €27.50, visit lookfantastic.ie
Pixi Glitter-y Eye Quad Bluepearl €18, visit marksandspencer.ie
Purple
Violets and lilacs and plums, oh my! The colour purple can elevate any look whether you’re wearing it on your eyes, lips or cheeks - it’s the perfect accompaniment to a LBD and an easy way to create an edgy twist to your look.
Urban Decay Naked Ultra Violet Palette €50, visit boots.ie
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Lipstick Escapist €15.35, visit mccabespharmacy.com
Nars Cosmetics Blush Aroused €33, visit narscosmetics.ie
By Terry Lip-Expert Matte Velvet Orchid €32, visit spacenk.com
Milk Makeup Holographic Stick Supernova €25.99, visit cultbeauty.com
Red
Nothing puts you in a holly, jolly mood more than a bold red lip. And while red lipstick might not be everyone’s cup of tea, don’t write it off just yet. Find out if you suit blue-toned reds or orange-based reds. This will help you find your ‘perfect’ red and eliminate shades that clash with your skintone.
bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra Smoothing Lipstick Courage €24.50, visit boots.ie
Inglot Luminous Rose Cream Blusher €12, visit inglot.ie
Revolution Pro All That Glistens Lip Gloss Bitten €4.20, visit revolutionbeauty.com
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Love Bite €32, visit brownthomas.com
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Polish €27, visit arnotts.ie
Gold
A brown smokey eye with a smattering of gold chrome shadow is a classic look to have in your beauty arsenal.
And if you love the colour of Christmas as much as we do, why not try a glistening gold gloss or a shimmering highlighter?
By Beauty Bay Fiery 42 Colour Palette €22, visit beautybay.com
Iconic London Gold Illuminator €36, visit millies.ie
Tarte Cosmetics Chrome Paint Shadow Pot €24, visit tartecosmetics.com
Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lipgloss Goldmine €14.95, visit lookfantastic.ie
Rimmel 60 Second Super Shine Oh My Gold €5.50, visit carapharmacy.com
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