Beauty Basics with SHAHNAZ HUSAIN
Everyone wants to do something little extra special for New Year, but it’s all about knowing how to make an impact without gimmicky shades and poorly performing formulas.
We’ve already reached the end of the year. Party season reaches its peak on New Year’s Eve, so it’s time to pull out all the stops with your beauty look.
While you may have picked out your perfect outfit, picked the perfect accessories for that big New Year’s Eve party on Friday evening with your loved ones, it’s time you also prep your skin for a night filled with flowing spirits and revelry, and welcome 2022, looking all wonderful.
New Year Eve parties are a time to enjoy friends, celebrate the year’s successes and forget the year’s setbacks.
Whether you put on one of our famous bandage or bodycon dresses or are dressing down in jeans and t-shirt, we have a few tips to ensure you bring the new year in with style looking and feeling your best.
Hydrate
If you really want to look good on New Year’s Eve, your skin needs to have a natural glow.
Hydrating your skin is one simple way to keep it healthy. For this, drink 8-10 glasses of water, juice, soup, green tea daily to hydrate yourself. This will also help flush out the toxins and help combat dry skin. Drinking an adequate amount of water boosts the metabolism and regulates your appetite.
Exfoliate naturally
The best way to get rid of dry, flaky skin is by exfoliating.
A good oil-based exfoliator to rid the skin of dead cells is key. Make sure your arms and legs are properly prepared before showing them off in your party dress. The key to gleaming limbs is to ensure they are soft and smooth. Increase the frequency of exfoliating your skin before New Year’s Eve.
Try a pH-neutral product for a gentle skin cleansing that will not agitate or irritate your skin type.
Alternatively, prepare some scrubs at home using all-natural ingredients. Honey mixed with coffee or sugar mixed with vegetable oil present some excellent options. Heat a cup of medium ground coffee with an oil of your choice. Do not let it boil. Then, add sugar granules and a few drops of essential oil to the mixture. Mix well. Apply this scrub on damp skin before you hit the shower and exfoliate well.
You need to scrub your skin at least once a week. Use some face masks. Be it a Homemade Honey and Cinnamon mask, or a revitalizing deep cleansing mask. Use products best suited for your skin type to keep your face looking fresh and glowing . But don’t go overboard as that will make it rough.
Let your eyes do the magic
Don’t abandon your beloved smokey eye on December 31st. Smokey eyes are always trendy, and they work for parties. If you want some flirty eyes for New Year’s Eve. Apply an eyeshadow that’s darker than your skin tone and sweep into your crease.
Next, apply a complementary eyeshadow lighter than your skin tone to your lid and blend towards your lash line. To finish, blend the two together to blur any harsh contrast.. Try going with navy or mix black and gray for a smoldering, mysterious look. Use neutral colours for a look that is soft and natural. Applying sparkly eyeshadow around the eyes brings a whimsical touch to your look and takes no time at all to do.
Classic lip
A little shine on your lips will complement your look. The easiest way to elevate your look in seconds is to wear a bold lipstick colour. Staple colours such as red and pink, in their bolder versions, will do well on the occasion. Fuller lips will draw eyes. To get your lipstick to last until midnight.
Make sure your lips are well-hydrated before using a bright colour or highly pigmented lipstick so your pout stays soft and hydrated but never sticky. This red lip look is sophisticated and perfect for New Year’s Eve. Find a pink or red lipstick that you feel really good in, and shape your lips with a matching lip liner to ensure the color stays put.
Dress elegantly
Pick the right type of dress according to your body type so that it highlights all your right features., Pick out a dress that not only makes you look good but in which you can actually breathe, and spend it with people that make you happy, to have a truly fabulous New Year’s Eve.Whether it is a cocktail dress or a different kind of outfit, make sure that you feel confident in it. Comfort is imperative because you will be mingling and possibly dancing all night long.Keep the jewelry minimal and straightforward if you are wearing a shiny dress to achieve the right balance.
The sculpted look
Not all celebrations call for a full face of makeup, you can create a light but lovely look with just a little blush. From bright pink and orange to berry and red-orange shades, a blush with a burst of color will amp up your complexion and create a radiant look that will turn heads. Sculpted cheekbones with just the right amount of bronzer give you a straight off the runway style. Complete your party look with statement earrings and a high ponytail. Jewel-toned eyeshadow is always a good idea when you want to play with color on the eyes
Remember: Health experts recommend keeping indoor celebrations to just your household, or having virtual or outdoor celebrations if you want to see your family and friends. So please party safely to start the new year off with good health—not coronavirus.
