Guest Author - Rebekah Mack Bono

Winter Makeup can get rather boring, especially if you are using neutral tones. The best way to brighten up your winter makeup is to go pink.

Pink makeup is the perfect cure for the winter blues; at least your reflection will think so. It is reminiscent of childhood, when we came in from a snowstorm with the prettiest rosy cheeks. We may be all grown up, but our makeup doesn’t have to be boring.

Pink makeup is stunning against the cool backdrop of winter and works just as good in warmer climates. The key to pulling of this look is not to go too girly. Pink makeup can be very grown up when applied properly, using the right shades.

Here is my favorite pink makeup look. If you have these shades great, if not try to find similar ones, or visit our online store.

Start your eyes with a four-color palette like Lancôme 4Romance. You want to have two shimmer eyeshadows, one pink and one plum, and white and black matte eyeshadow.

Start by lining along your upper lashline with black eyeshadow or any type of black eyeliner. Keep the line as close to your lashes as possible. Do not line the bottom lashline. This is key in keeping the look awake, and fresh.

Next, use the matte white eyeshadow or any white eyeliner or highlighter, and line the bottom lashline. I prefer eyeshadow with an eyeliner brush because you don’t get a harsh line. If you use a white pencil, use a light hand, you don’t want to see the white line, it is just there to brighten the eye.

Now, apply silvery pink eyeshadow to your eyelid up to the crease. Next, take mauve or plum shimmer eyeshadow, and with a contour eyeshadow brush, apply to the crease in a windshield wiper motion. With an eyeshadow brush, apply white eyeshadow lightly to the brow bones. This will assist in opening the eye area. Coat top lashes only with two coats of mascara.

Use a rosy cream blush on only the apples of your cheeks. Just smile and they will pop out. I use a shade called “rosy,” by Clinique it is in a small compact, and is very easy to apply and blend. Skip the bronzer.

Your lips will look best with a silvery pink lipstick with blue undertones. You want a very cool pink. Lancôme Pink Diamond is what I use to complete the look.

Powder you nose and brow to keep shine at bay.

Follow these simple steps and you will be the prettiest snow bunny in town.