Spoilt for choice, Winter 2019 is like a Pandora's box of rich jewel colours, blingy gold, autumnal shades and pinks. The diverse range of colours this Winter means there is something to suit every women over 40. Here's your guide to the 5 Winter colour makeup trends you need to know and how to make them work for you.
WINTER COLOUR TREND - REDS
Matte velvety red lips were a firm feature on the autumn/winter catwalks of Helmut Lang, Paco Rabanne and Louis Vuitton.
HOW TO WEAR IT
Stay away from matte textures.
✔︎ Choose a satiny dewy finished red to keep your lips looking fuller and hydrated.
✔︎ Pair with polished skin and minimal make-up.
Click here to watch how to get my look in the photo above 👆🏻.
WHAT TO BUY
Kylie's Professional lipstick in "Fever". Click here to Shop and get 15% off.
Becca Cosmetics Ultimate lipstick love in "Poppy".
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WINTER COLOUR TREND - PINKS
Pink is hot hot hot this Winter. For a fresh-faced beauty look, think an outdoorsy flush-of-blush as seen at Chanel and Dolce and Gabbana.
HOW TO WEAR IT
A healthy dose of pinky blush or a slightly warmer peach blush is the easiest way to liven up the complexion and soften your face.
✔︎ Apply high on the cheekbones
Blend, blend, blend
✔︎ Pair with a peachy or soft pink lipstick for a subtle yet fresh look.
✔︎ Sweep a wash of powder blush over your eyelids too.
WHAT TO BUY
Ere Perez cream cheek to lip pot in Harmony.
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Makeup For Ever Lip Blush in Blushing Rose. Click here to Shop
INIKA Organic lipstick in Nude Pink. Click here to shop.
WINTER COLOUR TREND - JEWEL TONES
Glowsly.com reported Frost Grey and Paloma are the greys of winter 2019, blended with Galaxy Blue, Evening Blue, and Bluestone. Earthy greens Eden and Forest Biome are the dark greens for winter. Doesn't it all sound so delicious? Colour-pop-lovers rejoice!
HOW TO WEAR IT
Pops of colour and graphic eyeliner are a huge trend for Winter 2019. To make this age-relevant, line your eyes with a bright jewel toned blue, green or purple or choose deep navy or deep forest green for a more subtle makeup look.
Click here to watch my step-by-step "how to" video for
using bright coloured eyeliner in the photo above 👆🏻.
Not ready to go down the coloured eyeliner road? Professional makeup artist and creator of Kylie's Professional makeup line, Kylie Eustace says "Black eyeliner will be big this Winter 2019. Tightline your lower water line for an instant smouldering look".
WHAT TO BUY
Zuii Organic eyeliner in Green. Click here to shop.
INIKA Organic eyeliner in Purple Minx. Click here to shop.
Mineral Fusion eyeliner in Azure. Click here to Shop
WINTER COLOUR TREND - AUTUMNAL
YELLOW, ORANGES, OLIVE, RUST BROWN
HOW TO WEAR IT
Let's leave yellow and orange coloured makeup to the kids ... but khaki, olive, rusty browns, chocolate browns we over 40's women shall embrace. Thankyou Diane Kendal and Tom Ford for putting elegant, red-carpet style smokey eyes back on the fashion map.
✔︎ For your step-by-step FREE Smokey Eye makeup guide click here
✔︎ Join my Smokey Eye Makeup Workshop!! Click here for the details.
WHAT TO BUY
Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte eyeshadow palette.
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Kylie's Professional eyeshadow pallette in 'Cafe'.
INIKA Organic Eyeliner in Coco.
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WINTER COLOUR TREND - GOLD
Boom, sparkle sparkle. The ultimate evening shade in the winter 2019 colour trends is gold! Luxurious and dramatic, this is the color of the moment for women over 40. Who doesn't love a bit of bling?
HOW TO WEAR IT
✔︎ Swoosh a sparkly gold wash of eyeshadow over your entire eyelid for a bit of shimmery bling.
✔︎ And line your eyes with a bronze gold eyeliner. Kapow!
WHAT TO BUY
Ere Perez Jojoba Eyeliner pencil in Bronze.
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Ere Perez Eyeshadow Palette in Caramel.
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Sephora Collection Feline Instinct Eyeshadow collection in Gold. Click here to shop.
Marc Jacobs Eyeliner in Sunset. Click here to shop.
You're ready to be fashion forward and age relevant with your makeup this Winter.
Want to work with me and really nail your makeup look for Winter?
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Shine bright Sisters,
Amanda x
Referenced: Pantone Winter 2019 colour trend guide. Click here
Referenced: Fashion Winter 2019 colour trends. Click here
