The new year is upon us and although we might be limited to virtual celebrations, that doesn’t mean we can’t end the new year looking good. You can have a small celebration with the ones you live with or have a virtual NYE party with loved ones. You never know, getting out of your sweatpants and putting on something sparkly just might be what you need. Of course, you will want a glamorous makeup look that is seamless, and will last all day long. When it comes to NYE makeup, don’t shy away from using lots of glitter, colourful liner, or even gems. This NYE, we interviewed three local makeup artists about which products to use to create an amazing NYE look.
Below makeup artists Anya Khomovych, Christyne Hopkins, and Meagan Riley shared products they would use to create a glamorous NYE look.
Primer
BECCA Cosmetics – First Light Filter Face Primer
“This primer will leave your skin looking glowy, smooth, and feeling hydrated. It’s a great base for a smooth foundation application.” -Anya
BECCA Cosmetics – First Light Filter Face Primer, $51, sephora.ca
Sephora Collection – All Day Hydrator – Hydrate & Glow
“This moisturizer is perfect for the cold winter months as it hydrates the skin very well without it feeling greasy. We all need the extra hydration at this time of year. You can also use this as a primer before you apply makeup.” -Christyne
MILK Makeup – Hydro Grip Primer
“The best primer on the market that will have your makeup stay ALL DAY!” -Meagan
MILK Makeup – Hydro Grip Primer, $20, sephora.ca
Foundation
Dior – Dior Forever Skin Glow 24h Wear Radiant Perfection Skin-Caring Foundation
“A great foundation for NYE because not only is it full coverage but will give your skin a dewy complexion. It will leave your skin looking radiant all night long.” -Anya
JABBAR&Co. – Full Coverage Foundation
“A local Toronto brand who created 110 different shades of foundation. They’re foundation offers amazing coverage, is lightweight and makes your skin look SO natural!” -Meagan
JABBAR&Co. – Full Coverage Foundation, $70, 110shades.com
Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector
“Keeps the skin hydrated in dry winter months for a glowy natural finish. The formula lets your skin breathe more than a liquid/cream foundation would, which means less breakouts.” -Christyne
Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector, $59, sephora.ca
Concealer
Rare Beauty – Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
“Perfect coverage while also looking extremely natural on the skin.” -Meagan
Too Faced – Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
“If you have dark under eyes then this full-coverage concealer will be your best friend. It layers nicely on top of foundation, blends nicely, and wears beautifully.” -Anya
Powder
Hourglass – Veil Translucent Setting Powder
“Powder is a must if you don’t want your makeup to move while you’re dancing the night away. This powder will set your makeup but won’t mattify your skin. It will leave your skin looking glowy and radiant.” -Anya
Bronzer and Contour
BECCA Cosmetics – Sunlit Bronzer
“Will add warmth to your skin and give it that sunkissed glow. It blends out easily and looks beautiful.” -Anya
MILK Makeup – Matte Bronzer
“Cream products are the best to use in the winter. This product blends out very seamlessly into the rest of your makeup for a natural yet stunning contour/bronze.” -Christyne
MILK Makeup – Matte Bronzer, $37, sephora.ca
Dior – Backstage Contour Palette
“You can’t go wrong with this palette. It comes with four shades you can use to contour and bronze with. The formula is super blendable and pigmented.” -Anya
Dior – Backstage Contour Palette, $55, sephora.ca
Blush
NUDESTIX – Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color
“Blush can really bring a whole look together. These have a balmy texture that will give your skin a fresh, plump look. It comes in four shades and can build the intensity to your liking.” -Anya
NUDESTIX – Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color, $38, sephora.ca
Rare Beauty – Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
“Amazing liquid blushes that will last you sooo long. A little goes a long way with these.” -Meagan
Highlighter
MILK Makeup – Flex Highlighter
“If you want to glow like a glazed donut on NYE then this is the highlighter for you. These are pigmented and give you that intense shine you want.” -Anya
Gerard Cosmetics – Highlighter in Grace
“Such an absolutely stunning highlighter shade.” -Meagan
Gerard Cosmetics – Highlighter, $36, gerardcosmetics.com
Eyebrows
Benefit Cosmetics – Brow Styler Eyebrow Pencil & Powder Duo
“Having both options of the brow pencil and powder will help you fill in your brows to your liking. It’s a cross between a wax and a pomade. It blends nicely.” -Anya
Benefit Cosmetics – Brow Styler Eyebrow Pencil & Powder Duo, $45, sephora.ca
Morphe – Micro Brow Pencil
“A dupe for the ABH precision brow pencil. Super affordable and easy to use!” -Meagan
Eye Shadow Base
P. Louise – Base Shade
“A true makeup collectors staple! Makes your eyeshadow stay in place and also makes the colours of your eyeshadow POP!” -Meagan
Too Faced – Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer
“Amazing eye shadow primer that will make your eyeshadow last and can also be used to clean up eyeliner without ruining the rest of the makeup.” -Anya
Eyeshadow
Charlotte Tilbury – Starry Eyes to Hypnotize Eyeshadow Palette
“You can create any look you’re in the mood for with this palette. Choose from rosy shades, duky greens, golden, caramel brown, shades of midnight blue and silver. The shadows are creamy and pigmented. You can’t go wrong with this palette.” -Anya
Charlotte Tilbury – Starry Eyes to Hypnotize Eyeshadow Palette, $95, charlottetilbury.com
Anastasia Beverly Hills – Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
“The perfect palette to create any style of looks! From natural to smoky, it’s very versatile.” -Meagan
stila – Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows
“It’s a fabulous solid glitter shadow that needs no primer, will stay all night long and comes in tons of colours to suit any NYE look.” -Christyne
Eyeliner
Too Faced – Better Than Sex Easy Glide Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
“This is a water-resistant, gel-based mascara that does not dry up and flake.” -Anya
Anastasia Beverly Hills – Liquid Eyeliner
“Best liquid liner on the market.” -Meagan
MAC – Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Costa Riche
“Defines the eyes in a natural tone and blends out easily for a more smokey look. This pencil is perfect for any eye colour and can take you from day to night.” -Christyne
MAC – Kohl Eyeliner Pencil, $24, maccosmetics.ca
Urban Decay – Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
“NYE is all about the shimmer and shine, but if you’re looking for a subtle pop to amp up your makeup look, these liners are what you need. Whether you line your eyes or just apply it to the inner corners of your eyes, you’re ready to rock.” -Christyne
Urban Decay – Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner, $28, sephora.ca
Mascara
Essence – Lash Princess False Lash Mascara
“Incredible mascara and insanely affordable!” -Meagan
Essence – Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge Proof Volumizing and Defining Mascara
“It’s smudge proof, adds volume and length, and is super affordable.” -Christyne
Lashes
SLH Cosmetics – Marie Lash
“Any lash from @slhcosmetics a small business from the U.S that offers amazing lash styles from natural to dramatic.” -Meagan
SLH Cosmetics – Marie Lash, $8, slhcosmetics.com
Lips
BECCA Cosmetics – Ultimate Lipstick Love
“The lipstick shade you use will of course depend on your eye look. Shades Sugar, Orchid, and Rosewood will complement any skin tone and look” -Anya
Fenty Beauty – Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
“Go for a more subtle lip that’s easy to touch up and fades beautifully. Any of these gloss bombs gives you juicy lips that look gorgeous. Throw it on and go.” -Christyne
Setting Spray
Urban Decay – All Nighter Long-Lasting Setting Spray
“Gives your skin a flawless finish while maintaining longevity This setting spray will give your skin a dewy finish but will also help your makeup stay locked in place.” -Christyne
Urban Decay – All Nighter Long-Lasting Setting Spray, $42, sephora.ca
Gerard Cosmetics – Slay All Day Setting Spray in the scent Coconut
“A refreshing spray that really does lock down your makeup look for hours.” -Meagan
