How to Transition Your Makeup Routine from Fall to Winter

Winter is quickly approaching, and while your first thought might be how you’re going to update your wardrobe, that’s not all you should think about changing. Transitioning your style from fall to winter involves more than digging out your heavy coats, snow boots, and sweaters. You have to think about your makeup too! When the weather gets colder and the sun isn’t shining quite as brightly, you might find that your foundation is two shades too dark, your blush no longer looks natural, and that lip gloss you swore by just isn’t cutting it anymore. So, it’s time to start transitioning your makeup routine from fall to winter and updating your look for the season. Keep clicking to find out how.

Winter Makeup Idea #1: Put the Matte Foundation Away

As the temperatures drop, you may find that your skin is starting to feel drier, thanks to the lack of moisture in the air—which can cause matte foundation to end up looking a little cakey on dry skin. Plus, dry skin can often look dull, so during the winter months you may be better off picking up a radiant finish foundation, like the L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation, which can help create the appearance of glowing skin. But before you put on your foundation, reach for a radiant finish primer, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Lock Makeup Primer, to help prep your skin for foundation application. After applying primer, you’re ready to put on your foundation. Use a makeup blender, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, for a seamless finish.

Winter Makeup Idea #2: Add Highlighter to the Mix

When you really want to get glowing skin this winter, try adding a highlighter to your makeup routine. Grab the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glow Amour Glow Boosting Drops and apply a few drops to your favorite features. Some of our other favorite highlighters include the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glowtion Natural Glow Enhancer, L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Shimmerista Highlighting Powder, and the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glow Nude Highlighter Palette. Whichever type of highlighter you choose, apply the product on your cheekbones, your brow bone, and your cupid's bow.

Editor’s note: Still not totally sure how to highlight? Read our article, How to Apply Highlighter, to find out.

Winter Makeup Idea #3: Contour Your Face to Perfection

When it comes to winter makeup ideas, it’s time to say goodbye to bronzer and hello to contouring products that can help you create the appearance of more defined features. When it’s dark and cold outside, bronzer can make you look orange, and nobody wants that. Instead, try warming up your look and making your features pop with a little contouring. Pick a contouring palette, like the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Concealing and Contour Kit. If you’re still new to contouring, don’t fret! It’s easier than it sounds. To learn all the basics, head to our article, How to Contour Like a Makeup Artist in 8 Easy Steps.

Winter Makeup Idea #4: Opt for Jeweled-Toned Eye Shadow and Lipstick

Lastly, think of your lids and lips. The eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lipstick colors you used in summer and fall might be too warm to complement your winter skin. You need something cooler, bolder, and possibly even metallic. Colors like silver, charcoal, burgundy, dark berry, and emerald stand up to winter, whether you put them on your lids or your lips. 

Ready to give this makeup trend a go? Reach for the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Metallics Eye Shadow in Aluminum Foil, L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner in Grey, and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner in Black Party to use on your lids, then grab the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints/Lips Metallic Lipstick in Smoldering Eclipse or L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick in Gleaming Plum for your lips.

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