Christmas Holiday Make-Up Ideas

Man plans, God laughs.

That's what my mum always says to me and is relevant for my beauty blog neglect. Last time I posted it was November and now Christmas is almost here I feel like I am running out of time to show you some festive products - it may be closer to Christmas Day 2044 before I can share reviews on things I had planned on sharing with you at the beginning of the month but university deadlines are looming so I have put together a quick guide for some recent make-up looks I have posted on to my YouTube channel and Instagram account. 

1. Gold Eyes & Red Lips

Products used:

No7 instant radiance foundation - Cool Ivory

Illamasqua sealing gel

Nyx eyebrow cake - Taupe/Ash

Maybelline leather effect color tattoo - Creamy Beige

W7 Lightly Toasted palette - Cracker, Twister, Di Di

MAC kohl pencil - Teddy

Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Baked

LA Splash glitter adhesive

MAC glitter - Absolute Gold

Estee Lauder sumptuous lash mascara

Collection lasting perfection concealer - Fair 

Illamasqua cream blush - Rude

Kiko rock attraction bronzer - Steady Honey

Sleek precious metals highlighting palette - Antique Bronze

MAC chromographic pencil - Basic Red

L'oreal color rich lipstick - Julianne's Pure Red

Gold eyes & red lips.

Gold eyes & red lips - eye close-up.

2. Christmas Colors Make-Up

Products used:

Superdrug vitamin e skincare range - toner spray, day moisturizer, skin oil

Maybelline popstick - Cherry Pop

No7 instant radiance foundation - Cool Ivory

Maybelline 24hr color tattoo - Bold Gold

MAC Warm Neutral palette - Creative Copper, Unwind, Butterfudge, Saddle, Dance In The Dark, Divine Decadence, Brule

MAC eyeshadows - Swimming, Sumptuous Olive, Bitter

Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Baked

Collection glam crystals glitter liner - Funk

MAC reflects glitter - Reflects Antique Gold

Estee Lauder sumptuous lash mascara

Collection lasting perfection concealer - Fair 

Chanel cream bronzer - Soleil Tan De Chanel

Philosophy cream blush - Lit From Within

Make-Up Academy shimmering highlighter - Iridescent Gold

MAC lip pencil - Burgundy

Bourjois rouge edition velvet lipstick - Grand Cru

Christmas colors make-up.

Christmas colors make-up - eye close-up.

3. Brown & Pink Grown Up Glitter

Products used:

Revlon colorstay foundation for normal/dry -Buff

Chanel soliel tan de Chanel bronze universel

Illamasqua cream blusher - Zygomatic

Milani powder blusher - Tea Rose

Kiko rock attraction bronzer - Steady Honey

Make-Up Revolution vivid baked highlighter - Peach Lights

IMagic 12 flash color case (brown)

Pink Tease glitz eyeshadow quad (midtone and light pink hued browns) 

Too Faced chocolate bar palette (Slated caramel, White Chocolate, Semi Sweet, Triple Fudge, Champagne Truffle)

Avon supershock gel eyeliner pencil - Blackberry

Miss Sporty studio lash liquid liner - Dark Chocolate

MAC chromographic pencil - NW25/NC30

Estee Lauder sumptuous extreme mascara

Barry lip pencil - 1

Revlon colorburst matte balm - Elusive

Collection cream puff - Cotton Candy, Angel Delight

Tanya Burr lip gloss - Picnic In The Park

Brown & pink grown up glitter.

Brown & pink grown up glitter - eye close-up.

4. Cranberry, Plum & Pink Gold Halo Eyes

No tutorial for this one here is an extra photo.

Cranberry, plum & pink gold halo eyes - eye close-up.

Products used:

Maybelline fit me foundation - Ivory

Make-Up Revolution ultra blush palette - Sugar & Spice

Maybelline 24hr color tattoos - Timeless Black and Pink Gold

MAC pigment - Ruby Red

MAC eyeshadows - Plum Dressing and Cranberry

Urban Decay naked basics 2 palette (Frisk, , Cover, Primal, Skimp, Stark)

Lorac 3D liquid lustre - Rose Quartz

The Body Shop sparkler - Frosted Cranberry

Milani constellation gel liner - Black Opal

Avon supershock gel pencil - Blackberry

MAC chromographic pencil - NW25/NC30

Nyx brow gel - Brunette

MAC lip pencil - Oak

L'Oreal lipstick - Frida's Nude

Tanya Burr lip gloss - Afternoon Tea

Bourjois rouge edition velvet - Frambourjoise

Cranberry, plum & pink gold halo eyes.

Cranberry, plum & pink gold halo eyes - eye close-up.

I thought I would include looks I have worn in previous years at Christmas time. MAC's Ruby Red pigment is definitely the star of the show (thanks mum and dad). Unfortunately it has no been discontinued but if Plum Dressing and Cranberry had an eyeshadow baby, Ruby Red pigment would be it. Another firm favorite and a prominent feature is an Pizazz - an emerald green glitter liner from the Collection glam crystals line. It was love at first sight when I first saw Lauren Luke create this combo.  I was so obsessed with Sharkskin shadestick from MAC after watching this. Mum had also just bought me a MAC holiday gift set which had Mint & Olive soft sparkle eye pencil - still another favorite of mine to this day. All of these combined makes me feel so festive and 22 again. Note - I take ALOT of selfies and I am not ashamed. 

2008

A few days leading up to Christmas I wore Pizazz and some greens and golds - probably from a Beauties factory 188 palette. 

Boxing day selfie with my mummy. The combo of Ruby Red, Pizazz and Mint & Olive begin. 

Boxing night with my friend Jade. Lipstick had worn off since mummy & daughter selfie time. 

 2009

Christmas Day - a less creative version of the previous year. 

All the grandchildren.

 2010

Sawdoctors gig - Pizazz and Mint & Olive.

 2011

MAC 3D silver on top of Sharkskin. My technique really started to improve. 

2012

A selfie before heading out to our local Christmas market. Wearing Cranberry and Club eyeshadows from MAC. Think I wore Liqueur lipstick from Sleek. Really love this look. 

Christmas Day and the return of Ruby Red and Pizazz, this time on a deeper, darker note. 

Boxing Day - Pizazz as an eyeliner and I think I wore Vintage Gold pigment from MAC as a lid color. 

New Year's Eve - my first attempt at halo/spotlight eyes. MAC's Kitschmas pigment is in the centre and Sugrapill's Dollipop and Poison Plum on inner and outer edges. Also used Sugarpill's Buttercupcake on the very inner corners. 

2013

Weeks leading up to Christmas and now my go to Autumnal make-up. Used MAC Coppering eyeshadow and a mixture of MAC Reflects Bronze and Pink Bronze pigment.

Kissing selfie before The Darkness gig. Sugarpill's Goldilux with black liner teamed with Sleek's OMG lipstick.

Christmas party. A darker version of my favorite red, green and gold combo. A black base with MAC's Reflect Blackened Red, Goldilux on inner corners and Sumptuous Olive on lower lash line. 

Christmas Day and back to my usual Ruby Red. No Pizazz this time, instead I have on Goldilux and Sumptuous Olive.

Christmas day 2013 eye close-up. 

Boxing Day and breaking out of my comfort zone - a gold lid and red glitter winged liner. 

Close up of Boxing Day eye. Can see green waterline detail. I think this is #85 matte gel liner from Inglot. 

New Year's Eve - MAC's Club, Inlgot #85 loose eyeshadow and Lit cosmetics Soul Sister glitter. Vanilla pigment from MAC on inner corners. Teamed with a peach lip. 

Close up of NYE 2013 eye.

What are your favorite Christmas make-up looks? Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.