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The holiday season is upon us, and for most of us that means we will be attending at least one party. How about you? I know offhand that I have a party at my mom’s work, my work, and Jason’s work. My dad’s company has a children's Christmas party and so does our HOA. I’m excited about celebrating the season, but I have to admit I’m a little stressed about dressing up!
It can be a little pricey to buy a new outfit for each party you have to attend. I have two little black dresses I plan to rotate. I plan to punch up my outfits with some fun accessories, colorful shoes, and fun makeup! Because my dresses are black, I can really have fun with what I wear on my face. I wanted to share one of my planned makeup looks with you.
I do have quite the makeup stash, but I picked up a few fun finds at Walgreens the last time I was there. I don’t know about you, but my budget is stretched pretty tight with all the names I need to check off my Christmas gift-giving list. There’s no need to blow your budget on high-end makeup when drugstore dupes can give you the same look for a fraction of the price!
Here’s the look I am going for:
I love Lauren’s classic makeup, and it is an amazing party look. Read on for how to recreate this look with products from Walgreens!
Start off by covering any blemishes, dark spots, or undereye circles with concealer. Maybelline Cover Stick Corrector/Concealer ($5.99) is an oldie but goodie – it covers anything and everything. For foundation I recommend Rimmel Lasting Finish Makeup – it’s 25 hour promise means you can party for hours and your makeup will stay put! Top with Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder($5.79).
Your eye shadow should be very light and neutral as you want your liner and lashes to really pop. Above is Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in Neutral Khakis. Use the top shade from your lash line up to your brow bone, and smudge the second color in your crease. Blend, blend, blend.
The absolute best (and cheapest!) liquid liner out there is made by Wet N Wild – Mega Liner. This stuff does not budge. I am not kidding when I say you will still be wearing this in the morning. The only way to get it off is to use a oil based eye makeup remover. Prop your elbow on your bathroom counter, and look down into a mirror to apply. Use short strokes and apply the liner all the way across the lip, tilting up slightly at an angle when you reach the end of your lashes. Go over the line again, making the line gradually thicker towards the end.
If you’re liner challenged like me, here is a great YouTube tutorial on how to apply liquid liner!
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Next: lashes! My favorite mascara is Loreal Voluminous. I use the waterproof version since I wear contacts and my eyes water constantly. Apply the first coat only to the tips of your lashes; let dry. Apply a second coat all over. Use a mascara comb to remove any clumps and apply a third coat. You should have thick, lushes lashes at this point!
For blush, I recommend Wet N Wild Mega Glo – it is a light bronzer and blush in one. You want a subdued cheek with this look. This will give you just a hint of color.
I don’t often wear lip liner, but when I do it is Wet N Wild Willow. It is a great pink/nude liner, and it is less than $1. Score! Outline your lips with liner, and then fill in.
One of the top selling red lipsticks is actually a drugstore brand - Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice. Slick on one coat of lipstick, then blot with a tissue. Apply a second coat. I always like to finish with a light coat of lip balm, since I find most lipsticks to be a tad drying.
Before you shop, print off the Walgreens coupons here. You can get $1.off any Wet N Wild product, any Loreal product, and and Revlon product. Save $3.00 on the products I mentioned above just by printing the coupons before you shop!
I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions in the comment section.
**I was selected to write this post by the Clever Girls Collective. This post was sponsored by Walgreens, and I will be compensated for writing this post. However, I do own the products mentioned in the post. All opinions are my own and I would never recommend products I don’t personally use.**
3 comments:
LOve it!
You are so so so good at this- I love reading your tutorials - as someone who rarely cares about makeup- same routine everyday - I love to get tips from you like this!!!
~Becca
Sadly, I only have one holiday party to go to and none of us dress up.
I tried liquid liner once and made a mess.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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