The festive season is well underway and there are endless options for all your makeup needs during this joyful time. If you are looking for tips from a professional makeup artist, Nina Ubhi offers Azyaamode readers what they need to get all glammed-up and ready to celebrate!

Metallic Magic

Gold metallic shadows are a must during this festive season. Metallic shadows look like golden drops swept across the skin and are perfect if you don’t want the chunky glitter look. If you prefer just a touch of sheen, add gold metallic shadow on the inner corners of the eyes. NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Tan Lines is just the right shade if you want to glow with warmth this season.

Glitter and Sparkles

If you prefer sparkles then opt for fine glitter pigments such as MAC Pigment in Reflects Antique Gold. Dip a clean fluffy eye shadow brush in the glitter then tap off the excess and dab lightly over lids for eyes that sparkle each time you flutter those lashes!

Girl on Fire

Nothing shouts festive beauty more than Red lips and if you’re going to go Red then go bold. Line your lips with Bobbi Brown Lip Liner in Red and shade in the entire lip. Using a lip brush to apply Dolce & Gabbana The Lipstick Classic Cream Lipstick in Devil.

Balance It Out

Rock dark eyes and a bold lip all at once! Rather than a full smokey eye makeup, wear a smokey lash line – this makes wearing a bold red lip with sultry eyes possible!

Shine Bright

A festive look isn’t complete without a dusting of highlighter! Using a stipple brush such as Urban Decay Diffusing Highlighter Brush, dust on glistening highlighter like BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in C-Pop over the tip of your nose, cupids bow, brow arch and upper cheekbones.