Holiday Makeup Ideas

Holiday and Christmas parties are happening all around town and we all know that we gotta have a complete look from head to toe.  If you are having trouble thinking of makeup ideas here are a few classic Holiday Makeup Looks

1) Classic-  Red lip paired with a effortless chic eye, don't forget the lashes <3.  I recommend Ardell 120 Whispies for this look.  Red lipstick recommendations include MACs Ruby Woo,  Russian Red and  Makeup Forever Aqua Rouge  #49

2) Glam  :We all love a glam eye especially during the holiday season.  Some popular variation include gold/bronzes, silvers and green for a more cooler tone.

3) Playing it up: We dont have to over load on the eye shadow or have a bold lip.  Be a minimalist with just a bit of colour eye liner <3 You will still look fab with minimal work ;)

Have fun this Holiday Season and don't forget to smile and have fun! xoxo

Carmen Tse Makeup

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Winter Season Top 3 Lip Balms for Chapped Lips

Winter is here! ( Yes we had our first snowfall last weekend and its has been cold!).  I hate walking around during the Holiday Season with chapped, dry lips so I always carry something with me.  Here are the top 3 lip products I love!.  You always got to be ready for surprises under the Mistletoe right?

#1 Lucas Pawpaw Cream-  I have raved about this product before and it never lets me down, Ive stocked up a few times and seriously does wonders.  Lucas pawpaw cream is what Aussies called as their holy grail product.  A little bit goes along way and it has multiple uses ( rashes, burns, dry skin, etc).  You can purchase this online or if you are ever in Australia be sure to stock up ( I sure did)

#2 Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream- Another great product that I love,  I have used this for years ( started when I was in Makeup school).  It is a great medium to mix with your lipsticks, great that " shiny"look, subtle highlighting and of course lipbalm.  It does have a slight medicinal smell to it but I don't mind =)

#3 Rosebud Salve-  This is slightly tinted lipbalm, making your lips super soft with a minimal shine for those long cold Winter Days.  The price is very affordable starting at 7$ ( at Sephora).  Not waxy or slippery and provides just enough moisture for your lips.  A fan favourite all the way

Are there any lip must haves that I missed? Leave me a comment below, any question please feel free to email me at carmentsemakeup@gmail.com

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