Part of the annual holiday fun certainly includes getting all decked out and hitting the party circuit. And, that means new, fun party clothes (and shoes!) and gorgeous makeup looks to match. From warm holiday red tones to glimmering metallics, getting that perfect holiday eye shadow look is fun and easy. Ready to get started? Here are a couple of inspirational step-by-step instructions featuring two tutorials by talented makeup artist Fritzie to get you looking great and take that holiday spirit to your makeup routine.
Above: Motives® Lustrafy Mascara in Blackout ($16.95) | Motives® 3-in-1 Contour, Bronze and Highlight Kit ($34.95) | Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow in Pacific Sea ($12.50) | Motives® Eye Base ($14.00) | Motives® Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Dress ($15.75) | Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow in Red Earth ($12.50)
ATHENA – for the perfect, metallic festive look.
- Apply Motives Eye Base all over eye lid
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Cappuccino as transition shade
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in in Pacific Sea on the lid
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Onyx on the inner and outer corners of eye lid
- Apply Motives Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Dress on waterline
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Pacific Sea on lower lash line
RUBY RED – for getting into the tones of the season.
- Apply Motives Eye Base all over eye lid
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Heat Wave above the crease as a transition shade
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Bitter Chocolate on the outer crease
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Caramel into the crease
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Red Earth on the lid
- Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Bitter Chocolate on lower lash line and smudge
For even more holiday inspiration and tutorials for all kinds of looks, visit the “Learn” tab on the Motives website. What’s your go-to holiday makeup look? Would you switch things up and go for one of these?
