Everything You Need to Avoid Sad Winter Makeup

The only thing standing in the way between you and your favorite lipstick once the wind chill hits is dehydrated, flaky lips. A good scrub is key for keeping your pout smooth so that the bold shades you want to wear won’t settle into cracks and emphasize just how dry your lips really are.  

We can relate: Just because chapped lip season is upon us doesn’t mean we’re willing to sacrifice our favorite bold, matte lipsticks. Whether you have a penchant for crimson or a deep plum, opt for a multitasking formula like Bite’s bullets which are packed with 12 nourishing oils such as jojoba seed and castor oils.

Full-coverage matte foundations often have a bad rep for being cakey and feeling heavy on skin. However, a foundation with moisturizing ingredients and a soft matte finish will render pores invisible and minimize imperfections without drawing attention to winter skin.

The only thing darker than Post-Daylight Savings Time evenings is the circles under your eyes. Use an illuminating concealer such as Bobbi Brown’s Retouching Wand on your under-eye area to fake a full night’s rest.

Blush is essential for livening up sad, dull winter skin, but a powder formula will settle into any dryness your complexion is experiencing. Instead, massage on a hydrating cream blush like this all-natural one infused with coconut oil, one of the beauty world’s wunderkind ingredients.  

Just like your blush, using a powder bronzer can emphasize a dry complexion. Massage on a few drops of a liquid bronzer to evoke a healthy glow—or subtle contour if you’re glam.

Rather than sticking to the pastels and neon shadows that got you through summer’s heatwaves, take a cue from your winter wardrobe and stick with deeper, richer shades like jewel tones. We love this creamy easily blendable turquoise Charlotte Tilbury shade.

Watery eye inducing polar vortex wind is your mascara’s worst enemy. Prevent runny lashes by swapping your mascara for a waterproof tube. This L’Oréal formula stays in place and doesn’t skimp out on volume.