holiday makeup

  With the always hectic holiday season right around the corner, its the perfect time to start shopping for that special person in your life that loves all things beauty. This season is chock full of fabulous gifts in makeup, tools, bath/body and fragrance! We’ve compiled a list of 8 of our favourites below.   […]

Whether you’re a fan of over-the-top makeup or you prefer understated beauty, there has been an option for just about everyone. The latest makeup fad involves eyeshadow inspired by grape soda, and can be easily spotted by its vibrant violet tone. Grape soda-toned eyelids have been stealing the spotlight on social media, and are making waves with their vivid colour.

Inspired by the tinsel around the mantelpiece and on the Christmas tree, glitter mascara and sparkly false eyelashes are quickly making the rounds on Instagram. If you want to light up the room at your family’s Christmas dinner or stun on New Year’s Eve, look no further than these ways to rock the trend.

When it comes to stocking stuffers, makeup products are ideal, since they are perfectly sized and will leave the beauty guru in your life looking nothing but glamorous. Check out Real Style’s roundup of affordable and last minute beauty products that will make your makeup lover’s holiday wish list come true. 

As the weather cools and the skies darken, you may be tempted to brighten up your eyelids with some much-needed colour. Luckily for beauty addicts everywhere, jewel tone makeup is set to make an appearance again this holiday season. With the season of holiday parties and entertaining officially here, there’s nothing quite like gemstone hues to instantly illuminate your beauty statement of the day. Whether your colour of choice is emerald or violet, try one of these Instagram looks for a special occasion.

Luckily for anyone interested in brightening up their visage this holiday season, mermaid eyes have reached a new level. On social media, eyeliner inspired by the mythical aquatic creatures has been quite literally making a splash.

Whether you’re heading off to a holiday office party or simply for dinner and drinks, there’s nothing quite like makeup which can suit any occasion. As the skies darken and we approach evening, simply darken your tones and add a punchy lip colour to seal the deal. We’ve rounded up a few Instagram makeup looks to inspire your beauty for the season ahead.

With New Year’s Eve parties rapidly approaching, try channelling your inner glamazon with a bold beauty look. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or that special someone, try this bold red lip beauty tutorial to turn heads wherever the evening takes you.

When one thinks of red-tinged eyes, less than appealing images of infections and seasonal allergies immediately spring to mind. After all, redness around the eye area isn’t usually a pretty sight. However, this season, the rebellious and fierce look of red eye makeup can make a surprising splash at all your holiday events.

For beauty addicts who simply can’t wait for the holiday season, try accenting your peepers with candy cane eyeliner. Although the seasonal treat usually makes an appearance on Christmas trees, candy cane inspired eye makeup has officially returned for yet another run this year.

Although the strobing trend has been becoming increasingly popular with makeup lovers this past year, the newest variation on the look involves a hint of shimmer. Just in time for the holidays, glitter strobing is slated to rule as a festive beauty trend.

As the holiday season looms ahead, red lipstick is certain to make a bold first impression under the mistletoe. Whether you prefer saturated colour or stained berry hues, here’s how to embrace varying shades of catwalk approved red lipstick as we step into the holiday season.

For makeup addicts who are already hunting for a brand new beauty trend, the look of unicorn horn eyeliner just may help you channel your love of fantasy. While ribbon eyeliner previously made a grand appearance this year, unicorn eyeliner is a new spin on this trend that draws its inspiration from the mystical beast.