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In the New Year’s make-up, the main role is given to all kinds of rhinestones, sequins, shining oils, shimmering powder and holographic shadows. Matte textures and pastel shades will have a temporary disgrace – to step over the threshold of the New Year in all its splendor!
At the end of December, the officially permitted period of excesses begins. No, not only in food and alcohol – but in fun, desires, clothes. And, of course, in makeup. The main makeup motto of the Christmas look is more shine! To sparkle, in harmony with the flickering of snowflakes, the play of New Year’s lights, tinsel and Christmas decorations. Sequins and sequins are the fastest way to get into a festive mood, to feel like a child from a fairy tale, where everything is possible, to let go of the problems of the outgoing year and believe in the rosiness of the future.
Beyond stereotypes
“However, with the approach of the New Year, many of us are visited not only by a festive mood, but also by vague anxiety: after all, we have to symbolically enter the next round of life,” says psychoanalyst Virginie Meggle. – On the one hand, this pushes us to upgrade, and on the other hand, it awakens involuntary anxiety about the upcoming changes, and with it the desire to return back to a comfortable safe past. In other words, in childhood. Sequins, she believes, will come to the rescue in both cases. Firstly, showered with them, you can feel girlishly frivolous and carefree. Secondly, such a non-trivial catchy image can be a way to maintain self-confidence, as well as the belief that all changes are for the better. “To give the skin a deliberate radiance is a kind of transgression,” continues the psychoanalyst. “Especially when we live in a highly regulated social space, such as a daily work dress code. Such excess allows once a year to weaken the power of stereotypes, take off a work suit, have fun and allow yourself a little folly. The stronger our need for transformation (and behind it is such an understandable desire to escape from the difficult everyday life!), The more sparkling, bright details will be in the New Year’s image.
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But the love of sparkles at the end of the year wakes up not only among those who are tired of the routine or are shy before the changes. For many women, this is an opportunity to become the heroine of a fairy tale of their childhood… A smear of shimmering shadows in the corners of the eyes and under the eyebrows, a generous portion of golden Carita oil on the arms and décolleté, a shining hair spray – this is the invariable ritual of 29-year-old Vera before the New Year’s exit: she seems to be transferred “to the world of fairies, in which, probably, she never stopped believing until the end.” A brush with gold powder is a magic wand, sparkling oil is a magic elixir. And now the miracles of New Year’s Eve and the fulfillment of desires already seem to be a reality …
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Evening sparks
LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE SO CRAZY, GUERLAIN. Loose powder in a spectacular bottle with a pink pump envelops skin and hair in a shimmering veil with the scent of ripe cherries.
SUPER ORGASM ILLUMINATOR, NARS. The iconic highlighter gives the skin a warm golden glow, as if illuminating it from the inside. The tool can be applied to the cheekbones as a blush, or all over the face, neck and décolleté.
DAZZLEGLASS MAC. Candy-scented Steppin’ Out Glitter gives lips a soft pink color and incredible shimmer.
GLOSS IN LOVE, LANCOME. Colorless gloss covers the lips with a scattering of multi-colored shining particles.
VINYLUX, CND. This platinum nail polish dries in just ten minutes and lasts for at least a week.
5 COULEURS, DIOR. The pearlescent and gold shades from the Golden Snow Christmas eyeshadow palette can also be applied to the cheekbones and décolleté.
PIGMENT COLOR POWDER MAC. The famous golden “pigment” must either be used on its own as a shadow, blush or body powder, or mixed with foundation.
Tradition
“I’m waiting for New Year’s Eve to make a wish,” admits 42-year-old Tatyana. This is my personal ritual. As well as buying a new dress, shoes, Christmas cosmetics. After work, I like to look into the store decorated for the holidays, fiddle with sparkling powders and shadows, smear bright lipstick on my hand. It’s a cute little thing – but so nice!” Cosmetic brands are counting on such customers when creating art collections for Christmas. This year, the shining powder for body and hair La Petite Robe Noire So Crazy, Guerlain, the Sicilian Jewels, Dolce & Gabbana lipstick collection, which even includes green and gold colors, deserves special attention. And, of course, golden-black Givenchy shadows in an art case. “I know that I use these funds only a few times: the holidays will pass. But the very fact of the purchase is important to me – it creates a New Year’s mood, ”says Tatyana. But 20-year-old student Karina often finds reasons to do a shining make-up: “Of course, not generously in the New Year’s way, but I often use shimmery products before parties. Especially in summer: sequins perfectly set off the tan.
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Courage
Another positive reason for wearing a brilliant makeup is that this bold gesture can give strength, boost self-confidence and increase self-esteem. “New Year, unfortunately, I associate with a rather peculiar and not always pleasant atmosphere at a gala family dinner. Some of my relatives are very fond of slandering. Especially when everyone gets together, even on holidays. Surprisingly, their barbs at me have dwindled considerably and dwindled in number ever since I mustered up the courage and allowed myself to appear in full dress, with shining makeup. The shimmering particles on my skin seem to reflect their attacks, ”says Evgenia. For this 34-year-old teacher, sequins symbolically play the role of sparkling armor. “It’s like I’m wearing an invulnerable superhero costume,” she jokes. Evgenia admits that it is not easy for her to cope with the New Year’s “mandatory happiness”, which “needs” to be experienced with her family: “If I don’t have a truly festive mood, then at least my makeup creates its appearance. So, this way I have to pretend less and it’s easier to just enjoy meeting with those whom I really enjoy seeing!”
Rules
As for technique, in a brilliant make-up, one must first of all be wary of an “overdose”. “Glitter on the face is good when it dazzles the eye, not when it makes you blind,” says Guerlain art director Olivier Échaudemaison. His advice is to focus on the details and apply sparkling products little by little. For example, beat them with classic smoky eyes: this will add mystery to the look. To do this, after completing the makeup, you need to drive a little brilliant “pigment” into the middle of the upper eyelid or shade light, pearlescent or golden shadows. “In the very process of creating such a make-up, there is sensuality, anticipation of the coming celebration and the amazement of others. Women feel like actresses before the premiere, and these are amazing emotions, ”Nicholas Degennes, art director of Givenchy, shares his observations. His advice is to make a pearl or golden accent under the eyebrow and another one in the inner corner of the eye: “So the look will become radiant.”
Nuances
Glitter is not allowed in the center of the face: on the forehead, nose and chin. But on the cheekbones and temples look very beautiful. In addition, this technique makes the face visually more prominent. But if you showered your hair with sequins, applied golden oil to your shoulders and décolleté, then your face needs to be illuminated very moderately. Otherwise, there is a risk of entering into competition with the New Year tree. Great trick: a little glitter over the mascara. To do this, the Givenchy Christmas collection provides a special tool – Lash Sparkles eyelash glitter. It can be applied both to all eyelashes, and only to the corner of the eye (this will visually lengthen its shape, making it almond-shaped). And do not forget about nails: polishes with shimmering particles are at the height of fashion. There are many techniques for applying them. You can make all fingers sparkling, you can only two (middle and index or little finger), you can highlight only the tips. Or apply varnish with holographic particles over a bright manicure. Sparkling nails are in perfect harmony with costume jewelry and jewelry. Especially if the shade of varnish will be combined with the color of stones or rhinestones.
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Doubts
But there are those who can not decide on a brilliant make-up. Explanations are very different: “It looks frivolous (vulgar, tasteless and so on)”, “I will stand out too much”, “I am not at that age”, “I don’t know how to wear (apply)”. Why do shining shadows, glitter polish and shimmering powder cause such a lot of doubts and internal contradictions? “Many people are afraid that they will become the object of general attention, that they will cause gossip and ridicule. Vain fears: around all the women will look like New Year’s. But the faded image of a gray mouse at a holiday, on the contrary, will involuntarily irritate the eyes of others,” notes Virginia Meggle. So let’s rejoice, defend or express ourselves, attract attention or, conversely, disguise ourselves – after all, all this is possible with the help of sparkles. Apply them generously or barely noticeable, play with styles, shades and modulations. The main night of the year allows any eccentricities!