Ever peered into your make-up bag in the morning and not known where to start? Or felt uninspired with your daily make-up routine? Here at Birchbox we’re firm believers in mixing a bit of what we know with a bit of experimental spark, which is why we’re shaking things up with our lip and eye make-up combos this festive season! Intrigued? Read on…
Yes, we know the rules – if you’re wearing a bold eye look then keep your lips toned down (and vice versa!) but sometimes we feel like ripping up the rule book.
BOLD
This Christmas we’re going to be brave – rocking a party red lip with a deep blue eye (yes, you heard us right!). To make it more sophisticated soirée than 1980s nightclub, the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Sapphire is our weapon of choice. Apply the ultra creamy formula over the lid, then blend with a brush for a smokey blue hue – or apply it directly to the lash line if you’re feeling bold! For lips, we recommend the Lord & Berry Vogue Matte Lipstick in Cupid; this deep, dark red has a velvety finish for a touch of sultry glamour. For a true statement lip, use a lip brush to line the lips first, fill in from the bullet, blot, and apply another layer. Mwah!
GOLD
Want something that’s slightly more subtle, yet equally charming? This one is perfect for office-to-out, we love teaming a nude lip with a bronzed eye. ModelCo® Liquid Lipstick has a non-sticky long-lasting formula we’re huge fans of – Casablanca is the perfect shade for this look. Highly pigmented, this pinky-nude hue suits all complexions. On eyes, we recommend a gorgeous shimmery taupe, like the Satin shade from the Eyeko Fat Eye Stick Trio. A soft wash of shimmer is perfect for day, then layer it up later for a more pigmented metallic look as night falls. To finish, add a slick of the Benefit They’re Real Push-Up Liner and a feline flick. Perfect!
– Mica Kelly