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What makes holiday beauty so much fun? The chance to break out of your comfort zone! We’ve got two stunning looks that flatter all ages and complexions to keep you glowing all season.

Real talk: Makeup alone will not get you looking your best. In order for makeup artistry to have its top effect, it’s crucial to care for the canvas: your skin. Healthy moisturized skin will help cosmetics stand the test of time—or at least a night of celebrating! 1 2

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Whether you have oily, dry or somewhere-inbetween skin, apply an oil to toned cleansed skin. Thick creams can create a waxy residue that may cause foundation to pill or look uneven, while an oil protects the lipid layer and keeps skin moisturized and dewy.

1. PIXI BEAUTY Rose Oil Blend, $34, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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Don’t neglect this step. Primers create a smooth canvas for makeup, but they don’t just smooth skin, blur pores and keep makeup in place; they also brighten and add a soft matte finish. Some can even give your skin a lit-fromwithin glow.

2. BENEFIT The Porefessional Pearl Primer, $42, sephora.ca. FOUNDATION

Foundation formulas can be found in all forms, including cushion compacts, sticks and sprays. However, go with a good liquid foundation for a special occasion for fuller coverage. Apply a quarter-size amount on the back of your hand, then dip a damp sponge into it. Start by perfecting the middle of your face (that’s where most of the product should go to cover up redness), blending outward.

3. REVLON Youth FX Fill + Blur Foundation, $22, shoppersdrugmart.ca. CONCEALER

To prevent eyeshadow from falling off the lids and settling in creases, first make sure you prime your eyelids with a dab of creamy concealer. Use a drier (thick stick) concealer on blemishes and dark spots so it will adhere better.

4. MARCELLE City Concealer, $10, marcelle.com. POWDER

If your skin is on the oily side, powder is essential. Dust your T-zone with translucent powder to absorb oil, keeping the rest of your visage powder-free for a fresh-faced glow.

5. LAURA MERCIER Translucent Loose Setting Powder, $47, sephora.ca.

To find the right foundation shade, you’ll need to determine your skin’s undertone. Find out how at canadianliving.com/undertone.

The best part of a classic dark liner? It’s great on everyone, defining all eye shapes and colours. Another can’t-go-wrong look? Champagne shadow teamed with copper accents. Follow these four steps for partyworthy eye makeup.

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SWEEP ON BASE COLOUR

A shimmering beige or champagne cream shadow helps brighten eyes with its light- catching flecks.

1. REVLON ColorStay Crème Eye Shadow in Crème Brulee, $9, shoppersdrugmart.ca. APPLY ACCENT SHADE

Most cream eyeshadows will act as a primer, helping powder shadow stay put. Brush it across the eyelid from the outer corner into the crease. For a smokier look, wrap it around the outer bottom lash line.

2. JOE FRESH Eye Shadow in Pretty Penny, $6, shoppersdrugmart.ca. SWIPE ON EYELINER

For an even look, create small dashes with the eyeliner from the inner to outer corner of your upper lash line, making it thicker as you go. Connect them in one swoop.

3. CLARINS Graphik Ink Liner, $30, clarins.ca. ADD MASCARA

Wipe off the wand with a tissue or the top of the mascara tube, then wiggle it at the root of lashes first to deposit extra colour. This technique helps plump up fine hairs and give maximum length.

4. L’ORÉAL PARIS False Lash Superstar XFiber Mascara, $15, lorealparis.ca.

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HIGHLIGHTER

Using a creamy highlighter, target the high points of your face: across the cheekbones, down the bridge of the nose and on the cupid’s bow of your lips.

1. SEPHORA COLLECTION Blush & Luminizer On the Go Stick in Miss Flirty, $10, sephora.ca. BLUSH

Blend a rosy shade into the apples of your cheeks while you’re smiling. If you have dry skin, use a cream formula; oily skin types should stick to a powder.

2. GLOSSIER Cloud Paint in Puff, $22, glossier.com. LIPSTICK

Put it on straight from the tube (instead of with a brush) to deposit the most colour.

3. CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ Intense Rouge à Lèvres in Bamboo, $75, holtrenfrew.com. 1

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You’re in the final stretch! Add a radiant rosiness to your complexion by gently patting and blending highlighter and blush into your skin with a fingertip for a soft-focus glow. A swipe of creamy lipstick is touchesfinishing the last step before you head out.

If you’re aiming to dazzle without any bright colour or glitter on your eyes, try bold eyebrows teamed with a dramatic set of lashes. The look is seductive yet sophisticated while being flattering for all face shapes, ages and eye colours.

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DEFINE EYEBROWS

Beef up your brows using an eyebrow pencil or a powder and an angled brush to create small strokes that look like hairs. Set the look and hold hairs in place by combing with a coloured brow gel.

DUST ON EYESHADOW

Your lashes and brows are the statements of this look, so choose a cool beige or subtle khaki shadow to dust across your lids; stop at the brow bone.

2. CARYL BAKER VISAGE Eyeshadow in Faith, $18, carylbakervisage.com. ADD MASCARA

Swiping on mascara before applying faux lashes will help create a tacky base for false lash strips to stick to.

3. DR.HAUSCHKA Volume Mascara in Black, $42.50, dr.hauschka.com. APPLY LASHES

Snip the lash band into two pieces (it’s easier to work with). Use your finger to dip the outer-corner piece in the glue. Wait 10 seconds, then apply along your lash line. Repeat with the inner piece. SWIPE ON EYELINER

Define your lash line and blend in the band from the faux lashes using a liquid liner for a seamless finish.

5. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Curvitude Liner, $12, walmart.ca.

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BRONZER

Sweep a sparkle-free bronzer under your cheekbones, then dust your temples and forehead. If you have dry skin, skip the powder and opt for a creamy formula.

1. GUERLAIN Terracotta Bronzing Powder, $63, guerlain.com. BLUSH

Apply a rosy shade to the apples of your cheeks, blending it in while you’re smiling. Use a cream formula on dry skin; those with oily skin should stick to a powder.

2. COVERGIRL TruBlend Blush, $14, walmart.ca. LIP LINER

With a pencil that closely matches your lips’ natural colour, fill them in completely using short, feathery strokes. This method avoids creating one harsh line.

3. NARS Precision Lip Liner in Halong Bay, $30, sephora.ca. LIPSTICK

Apply lipstick directly from the tube, stopping before the edges of your mouth—too much pigment there will cause smudging. Spread the colour as close to your lip line as possible with a lip brush.

4. SHISEIDO Rouge Rouge Lipstick in Curious Cassis, $35, thebay.com.

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VERY BERRY

Pairing defined lashes and beautifully groomed eyebrows with one powerful punch of colour on the lips is a modern way to achieve a holiday- worthy makeup look. Pick a reddish hue (think poppy or berry) to add a festive touch.