Wearing shades of gold makeup is always one of my favorite looks. But around this time of year, I really love amping up the shimmer factor. This holiday shimmer makeup tutorial would be perfect for dressier and casual events alike. And the best part is that I get to feature one of my favorite beauty brands – IT Cosmetics! (Be sure to scroll down to enter to win some makeup yourself!!)
After cleansing my skin and allowing my moisturizer to set for a few minutes, I begin with IT Cosmetics’s CC+ Cream. (My shade is medium.) First I prefer to apply it to my skin with my fingers. Then I buff in circular motions with my foundation brush. For areas with redness (around my nose) or blemishes, I use the concealer end of my brush to apply the foundation with fuller coverage.
Next, I apply concealer to my under eye area, focusing on the inner and outer corners.
The next step is all about adding dimension and glow. I used the CC+ Radiance Vitality Creme Disc for a light, natural contour.
I apply blush to the apples of my cheeks. Next, I add the darker contour color under my cheekbone, along my jawline, and lightly on the sides of my nose. Lastly, I add some highlight to the bridge of my nose, the top of my cheekbones, the center of my forehead, and my chin.
Go light! It’s easy to add more if you want more definition, but it’s nearly impossible to go the other way! Be sure to blend to eliminate any harsh lines. I love using a damp beauty blender to help blend.
Now it’s all about the eyes! This Superhero Palette has so many great shades to create beautiful eye looks. I start with the color Confidence, applying it all over the lid as a base.
Then it’s time to shimmer! I add Unstoppable over the lid with the fluffy side of my shadow brush. Next I switch to the smudger end. Add shade Aura into the crease and outer corner. I finish off with Daring just in the outer corner. Blend it all together with the fluffy side!
To finish it all off, I use the smudger to add Unstoppable to my lower lash line. Then I add fine black liner, and some killer mascara!
And what is a holiday look without a little red lip! I love this red lipstick. It’s SO creamy and never dries out my lips!
FACE: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream | Bye Bye Undereye Illumination | CC+ Radiance Vitality Brightening Creme Disc all c/o IT Cosmetics
BRUSHES: Dual Foundation Concealer Brush | LuxeBlush Brush | Dual Airbrush Eyeshadow Brush
EYES: Superhero Eye Super Palette | Superhero Mascara both c/o IT Cosmetics
LIPS: Blurred Lines Lipstick c/o IT Cosmetics
And now onto the giveaway! You can enter for a chance to win your own Superhero Eye Palette! Use the Rafflecopter widget below!
Giveaway open to US residents only. Must be 18 years or older to enter. The giveaway will run until 12/20 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be chosen by random.org and all entries will be verified.
I am seriously obsessed with IT Cosmetics and can we talk about how gorgeous your skin is?
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
IT Cosmetics is one of my favorites! Love your shimmery eye shadow and really need to try that palette.
Soooo pretty!! I’m so lazy when it comes to makeup these days. Blush, mascara, lipstick, haha! Sometimes a bit of eyeshadow if I’m feeling fancy
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Great post!
Daniel x
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Your makeup is always on point. Great tutorial!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
This look is gorgeous, I use the it cosmetics cc cream and I am obsessed with it!
Kelsey | petiteinherpearls.blogspot.com
Ive been loving IT cosmetics lately, such good products!
Xo, Nina
Law of Fashion Blog
SO pretty! I love your eye shadow!
xo,
Angela
I love IT cosmetics, this is a wonderful tutorial!
xx,
Stesha
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I used IT Cosmetics CC cream for a while, it was great 🙂
http://www.alysagil.com
I just bought my first set of it brushes and I’m already hooked!!! I need to try out some of their beauty products now too
Just entered! Yay!!
I have heard such great things about IT – I am so glad to hear you love it, babe!!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
This is incredible!! This shimmer is so pretty!
Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com
What a gorgeous palette. I need a new one!
http://www.MelissaTakesFashion.com
Your makeup looks great and fingers crossed!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
You make up looks amazing!
xo,
Britt
http://www.bybrittanilauren.com
great tutorial! you look lovely!
kelseybang.com
IT Cosmetics has some amazing products. I’m loving this red lip on you!
So pretty! Love your tutorial!
I’ve been dying to try that foundation! I constantly hear amazing things about it
Some of my favorite products everrr
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