HOW TO CREATE A NUDE, NATURAL-LOOKING MAKEUP LOOK FOR CHRISTMAS
Unlock the secret to a chic, nude-toned, natural-looking makeup look with this magical makeup tutorial!
- 17th December 2021
- By Charlotte Tilbury
3 minute read
Discover how to create an understated, super chic, natural-looking makeup look for the holidays using Charlotte’s Super Nudes Easy Eye Palette. This 6-shade matte eyeshadow palette features three cool-toned caramel brown hues and three warm bronze and terracotta tones to create 2 magical modern matte eye looks!
Paired with Charlotte's skincare superstars, complexion icons and SUPER NUDE makeup secrets, look and feel super chic with this smokey, natural-looking makeup look!
MAGIC STEP 1: PREP WITH SERUM & MOISTURIZER
Before applying Christmas makeup, always prep your skin using Charlotte’s research-powered skincare secrets! Apply 6-8 drops of Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir for a delivery of potent, hydrating ingredients, before moisturizing your skin with Charlotte’s award-winning Magic Cream!
MAGIC STEP 2: APPLY COMPLEXION ICONS FOR A FLAWLESS-LOOKING CANVAS
Mix Airbrush Flawless Foundation with your shade of Hollywood Flawless Filter to create a dewy, poreless, flawless looking complexion, before concealing and brightening the appearance of your under-eyes by applying Magic Away liquid concealer, blending with your Magic Complexion Brush. Set your makeup in place by applying Airbrush Flawless Finish to your under-eye area and t-zone.
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MAGIC STEP 4: PRIME YOUR EYES
Apply the PRIME shade from your chosen look (PRIME shade 1 for the Day Look or PRIME shade 4 for the Date Look) over your entire eyelid using your fingertips or Eye Blender Brush. Apply to the inner corners of your eyes for an eye-widening effect.
MAGIC STEP 5: CONTOUR WITH THE ENHANCE SHADE
Apply the ENHANCE shade from your chosen look (ENHANCE shade 2 for the Day Look or ENHANCE shade 5 for the Date Look) into the outer corner and crease to contour the look of your eye and add dreamy definition.
MAGIC STEP 6: ADD DREAMY DEFINITION WITH EYELINER
Use The Classic powder eyeliner pencil to line your upper and lower lash-lines, creating a smokey feline flick to add dreamy definition! If you’re creating The Day Look, use The Classic in Classic Brown, and if you’re creating The Date Look, use The Classic Black!
MAGIC STEP 7: DIAL IT UP WITH THE SMOKE/DEFINE SHADE
Finally for eyeshadow, apply the SMOKE/DEFINE shade of your chosen look (the deep smokey brown SMOKE/DEFINE shade 3 for The Day Look, or the smokey black SMOKE/DEFINE shade 6 for The Date Look) to your crease and along your lower lash-line to deepen the contour you created earlier.
MAGIC STEP 8: APPLY MASCARA FOR THE LASHES OF YOUR DREAMS
Complete your eye look by applying lashings and lashings of Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara! Use Charlotte’s LOAD, COMB & LIFT application technique for instant volume, length and a 24HR VERTICAL LIFT EFFECT!
MAGIC STEP 9: CREATE A SUPERMODEL-INSPIRED POUT
Discover Charlotte’s Super Nude lipsticks; the perfect lip secrets to complete your nude-toned Christmas makeup look! Choose from Catwalking, a fresh, neutral nude peach, Coverstar, a nude muted apricot, Super Model, a mid-toned nude-rose or Super Fabulous, a deep rosewood brown-nude shade! After lining your lips with Lip Cheat, apply your shade of choice straight from the bullet for a kissable, 90s-inspired pout!
MAGIC STEP 10: BRONZE, CONTOUR & GLOW
Bronze, contour and GLOW with Charlotte's Nudegasm face palette, a 4-shade palette for a gorgeous complexion! Featuring a soft champagne gold golden peach highlighter and two scupting contour shades, apply using Charlotte's Powder & Sculpt brush to instantly complete your look!
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Author Details
Charlotte Tilbury
Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.