[sidebar]Here are five winter makeup tips for great ways to look fresh and bright all season long:
Fix your foundation
By this time of year, any remnant of summer color is gone, so your skin is lighter. Also, daylight is dimmer, so skin seems duller. To counteract the problem, choose a base at least one shade lighter than you’d wear in other seasons. And opt for a hydrating formula that contains moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin or sodium hyaluronate because skin tends to be drier, too. Try Revlon Bare It All Lustrous Lotion ($4; amazon.com); IsaDora Lift & Cover Foundation ($19.25; apothica.com)
Disguise dark circles
Winter colds can exacerbate puffiness and undereye shadows. And as we grow older, the skin around our eyes becomes thinner, making these problems more noticeable. To fix, after putting on foundation, dab on a yellow-based cover-up one shade lighter than your base. Apply as close to the lash line as possible, blending from the outside edge of the eye socket to the side of your nose (which helps hide the tinge cast by your eyes). Try L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Concealer ($9; lorealparisusa.com); Mary Kay MK Signature Concealer ($10; www.marykay.com)[pagebreak]
Perk up pale cheeks
To brighten a winter washed-out face, bring back your bronzer. The reddish brown tones help counteract the ruddiness brought on by colder air. However, don’t go more than two shades darker than your skin tone or you’ll look muddy. Using a large blush brush, tap areas of your face that naturally pick up color from the sun: your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. For a greater glow, add a touch of pink blush to the tops of your cheekbones. Try Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer ($29.50; department stores); MAC Mineralize SkinFinish ($30; maccosmetics. com)
Winterize your eyes
Fierce, frigid winds, not to mention the common cold, can cause your eyes to tear, resulting in runny shadow and mascara. For staying power, prime lids with face powder to absorb any excess oil, which can cause makeup to smudge. And be sure to use long-lasting formulas that are designed to work all day without creasing or fading. Try Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($24; bobbibrowncosmetics.com)
Polish your pucker
Because your lips lack oil glands, they dry out easily. Add in abuse from bad weather, and your skin begins to flake, making lipstick look blotchy. For luscious lips, first remove dead skin by applying a lip balm and gently exfoliating with a damp washcloth. Then use cream lipsticks; they’re moister than matte formulas. And steer clear of ultradark shades, which age you because they absorb rather than reflect light. Try American Beauty Luxury For Lips Moisture Rich Lip Color in Candy Stripe ($14.50; americanbeautycosmetics.com); Maybelline New York Superstay Lipcolor ($10; maybelline.com) More from Prevention: The Ultimate Guide To Winter Skincare
