3 Must Try Lipstick Looks for Winter
Who needs sun kissed when you can be snow kissed? That’s right, winter is just as much for radiating beauty as summer is! Without perspiration, sunburns, and sticky SPF to worry about, winter is a wonderful time to have a little fun with your makeup routine. For me, it’s all about the lips and embracing snow day perfect shades.
So since you’re not getting a lot of color elsewhere in these winter months, get it from your lipstick tube! Below are my 3 most loved lipstick-centric looks that give me all the toasty feels and kiss those winter doldrums away!
Riveting Reds
No radiator needed when you greet him with a red pout, you’ll be bringing all the heat. A warm seasonal red brings femininity to your look during an overly bundled up season.
Walk of No Shame by Charlotte Tilbury
A soft matte lipstick in a red berry shade that makes you feels as close to a naturally red lipped vixen as you can get.
Chili by Mac
This beautiful matte has a unique brick red hue and long lasting color. A stronger pigmented shade that will stand out without looking too harsh on the fairer winter complexions.
Pomegranate by Smashbox
Designed to double as a lip and cheek cream, this red is a stunning winter berry shade that goes on sheer and can layer for more intense color.
Cheek Notes: Go for a brownish blush with a hint of red to complement red lips, such as Clinique’s Chubby Stick Balm Blush in Amped Up Apple or Charlotte Tilbury’s Chic to Cheek Blush in The Climax.
Eyes Notes: When I’m wearing red lips, they are the hero of my makeup show. I keep my eyeshadow in neutral nude tones, like the shades found in the Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette. Dark mascara and finished brows help your makeup look complete but not overdone.
Purpley Plum
Papa is going to be pulling off that parka when he sees that plum pout. In a grey season, purple is sexy and sassy! The hue also pops your eye shade, bringing added color and vibrance to your complexion.
French Martini by Buxom
A creamy gloss in a rich purpley mauve. Not quite as matte as a lipstick and not quite as sheer as a gloss, the make up of this lip product is perfect to rock just the right amount of purple. Bonus: It gives a little extra plump to your pout too!
Graped Up by Clinique
An easy glide on purpley pink grape lip shade that is so simple yet so unique and flattering at the same time. The balmy texture feels wonderful against the chilly winter airs.
Noir Revelateur by Givenchy
This may look a bit gothy at first glance, but it’s actually an amazing color enhancing lipstick that customizes a seductive purple hued tint to your coloring. Layer it on for a more potent pout!
Cheek Notes: I like to go with a light mauvey pink blush that compliments the purple hued lips, without adding too much color and looking like a cougar caricature. Try Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Blush in Dazzled or Clinique’s Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Plumped Up Peony.
Eye Notes: Again, I suggest subtly playing into that purple color with dusty pinks and roses. I reach for Morphe’s 9V Vintage Rose Artistry Palette to pop those peepers on my pretty in purple days!
Pinky Nude
Are you blushing from the nippy weather or is it a perfectly placed nudey pink? Keep him guessing & wanting with borderline-bare kissable pinks.
Sandwash Pink by Bobbi Brown
2 Words: Kate Middleton. If it’s good enough for my current Queen and England’s future Queen, you better believe it’s good enough for me.
If you really need to know more, the lipstick is also a charming natural pink shade in a comfortable creamy matte formula.
Sex Machine by NARS
A brighter au naturel pink for when you are feeling flirty but want to look effortless at the same time. This matte pencil holds it’s color and presents a lovely discreet shine.
Pillow Talk by Charlotte Tilbury
This lipstick was all the craze when it launched, and honestly, I totally get it. It’s pretty, it’s subtle, it feels great on your lips, and it kind of looks perfect on everyone.
Cheek Notes: Soft natural pinks is the perfect lipstick look to have fun with shimmering highlighters. I like to start with a nude pink blush such as Stila’s Convertible Color in Lillium or Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed. Then sweep on some glow- I love Bobbi Brown’s Highlighting Powder!
Eye Notes: Play up your eyes and let them be the star when the rest of the look is natural leaning! A nude eyeshadow palette with shimmers and dark natural shades like Tarte’s Tartlette In Bloom will give you all you need for a complimenting dramatic eye!
All of my recommendations are friendly to a wealth of complexions and easily wearable all day (and into the night if you are so lucky mama!)