Day-To-Night Holiday Makeup Tips

Make A List, Check It Twice
Going from day to night is no easy feat, unless you have the proper essentials. Ecotools Six Piece Day-To-Night Clutch Set ($12.99, ecotools.com) has all the brushes you need to layer on your party makeup, plus it zips up into a clutch that can also hold your lipstick and money. Easy Eye Liner Looks That Completely Change Your Look
Go From Subtle To Smoldering
While a dark, smoky eye is a little much for your 10 AM meeting, it’s a must for post-work holiday parties. Pack a palette that takes you from your morning coffee to your last glass of champagne. And don’t forget that second coat of mascara! 10 Eye Shadow Palettes That Will Take You From Day To Night
Time For A White Christmas
It’s a given that photos from your holiday bash will surface on social media, so shouldn’t you look your best? If you’ve been naughty this year by going overboard on the coffee and wine, then now’s your chance to whiten things up. Pop on Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express Whitestrips ($40.99, soap.com) while you’re at your desk for instant pearly whites that night. Are Extreme Beauty Trends Over?
Be Classic
There’s a reason everyone wears a red lip to holiday parties: It looks gorgeous, it’s a festive color, and it photographs really well. We’re all for trendsetting, but this is one look that will always be beautiful. Instant Makeover: The “Choose Your Own Adventure” Red Lip
Add Some Sparkle
Cosmetics with glitter should come with a warning: Use with caution! While the holidays are synonymous with sparkle, you shouldn’t come out looking like a kids’ school craft project. Instead, try subtle hints of shimmer, like Alterna Caviar Glitterati Sparkling Champagne Spray ($20, beauty.com) for your hair and L’Occitane Marvellous Flowers Shimmering Oil ($36, loccitane.com) for your décolleté. How To Keep Your Hair Color Vibrant This Winter
Strip Time!
It may not be New Year’s Day just yet, but it is time to start practicing those beauty goals you’ve been setting for 2013. Don’t even think about calling it a night before taking off your holiday makeup. A smoky eye might be hot on you, but it’s just plain gross on your pillowcase. A swipe of Shu Uemura’s Cleansing Oil ($31, shuuemura-usa.com) will remove everything with ease. Would You Try A Life Coach For Your Skin?