The holiday season are on us, and I am ready to revisit makeup collection to get some festive looks! As an avid makeup enthusiast, I am determined to achieve stunning festive looks without breaking the bank or succumbing to the allure of new products. In this blog, we’ll explore the top ways you can maximize your existing makeup collection, encouraging you to experiment and embrace the joy of festive beauty without spending a dime.
1. Rediscover Forgotten Gems: Dive into the depths of your collection and unearth forgotten treasures. That eyeshadow palette tucked away? The bold lipstick that you haven’t worn in months…or at all? These hidden gems can be repurposed for festive looks, breathing new life into neglected favorites. Tis the season to take a journey through your collection and rediscover the hidden magic within. Those overlooked shades might be the key to your perfect festive glam!
2. Mix and Match for Custom Shades: Unlock your creativity by mixing different eyeshadows, lipsticks, or blushes to create custom shades. By experimenting with combinations, you can craft unique hues that perfectly complement the festive spirit. Don’t be afraid to play with color! Mix those shades and unveil your personalized festive palette. Your face is a canvas, your make-up are your tools and YOU’RE the artist!
3. Repurpose Lip Products: Multitask your lip products as multitaskers. A bold lipstick can double as a cream blush, instantly adding a flush of color to cheeks. You can create a radiant, rosy glow without spending a penny. Remember to let your lip products shine in more ways than one! Transform that lipstick into a versatile tool for a radiant and festive glow.
4. Visit From Releases Past: Remember that prior year holiday release that has gone unloved in your collection? Well, this is the perfect time to use that release. For most of these prior holiday releases, I gain more appreciation for them since it is really is shopping from your stash! Just think, you have that limited edition face palette that may not be released again…or at least in the near future! 🙂
5. Utilize Everyday Staples: Lean on your everyday staples like concealer and highlighter to elevate your highlight game. You can create a festive, bright-eyed look by strategically using these staples to illuminate her face and emphasize key features. Your everyday staples are the unsung heroes of festive beauty. A touch of that two shades too light concealer and over frosty highlighter can work wonders, bringing out the festive sparkle in your eyes, cheeks and lips!
6. Nail the Festive Manicure: While we are focused on faces, let’s not forget our nails! You can achieve a festive vibe by experimenting with nail art using existing nail polishes. From classic reds to shimmering golds, your collection likely holds the perfect shades for a festive manicure. Let your fingertips join the celebration! Your nail polishes are a treasure trove of festive colors to further pull your festive look together!
7. Go Monochromatic: Create some cohesive, monochromatic looks using similar shades across eyes, lips, and cheeks. You can effortlessly achieve a polished and festive appearance without spending a dime. Embrace the power of monochromatic magic! Coordinating shades across your features will effortlessly elevate some festive glam.
8. Embrace Minimalism: Explore some of those minimalist looks that focus on enhancing your natural beauty. A touch of mascara, a subtle glow, and a nude lip can radiate elegance and festive charm without requiring additional products. You know, those minimal looks that you may wear to the office? Well, you can amp those looks by packing some highlighter for a quick application before attending the company office party, Sometimes less is more. Embrace your natural beauty with a minimalist approach for a timeless and effortlessly look that will save both time AND money!
9. DIY Glitter Glam: For a touch of glamour, use those glittery eyeshadow that you have stashed away to create some unique looks. You can transform your look with a touch of sparkle without adding extra products to her collection. Unleash your inner sparkle! A little DIY glitter magic can instantly elevate your festive glam, and you’re the artist behind the enchantment.
10. Be Inspired: Reviewing pins on Pinterest, watching some videos on YouTube from some of your favorite as well as some new beauty influencers are just a some of ways to become inspired with creative makeup ideas! There are looks out there that you have not discovered yet or have been to cautious to try out! I find that some of the most creative looks just by scrolling on Instagram or TikTok, but change the products and shades based on what I currently have in my makeup stash. This also helps be to get out of my makeup style rut! So, do not be afraid to try something new!
11. Document Your Festive Journey: Document your festive makeup journey. Taking photos or creating a makeup journal and posting them on Pinterest can not only showcase your creativity but also serve as a reminder of the magic you can achieve with your existing collection. Capture the festive magic! Documenting your makeup journey will not only celebrate your creativity but inspire others to do the same. Your creation is a story waiting to be told!
As you embark on your festive makeup journey, she can do so with confidence, knowing that the magic lies within your existing collection. By rediscovering, repurposing, and experimenting, you can unveil a world of beauty, inspired by others but created by you without spending a dime. Each stroke of color, every shimmering detail, and the joy of creativity can be found right at her fingertips. Let the festive magic begin, and may your makeup collection shine brighter than ever before!
