Holiday Party Makeup Essentials

I am always on the hunt for the perfect concealer and I really like this botanical-packed offering from Ilia. Don't be fooled by the thin texture of this concealer. It offers some serious coverage and because it dries so quickly, it is easy to build coverage to your liking. I also find that it stays in place throughout the day without any creasing or creping. The color range includes six shades and Cassava C1 blends beautifully with my fair skin.

The coverage that you get from this BB Cream is amazing and it builds so flawlessly! It also has a natural finish that gives the skin a beautifully airbrushed look! I like to apply a very thin layer all over my face using a buffing brush or my fingertips. I wear the shade BB3 and it matches my fair, cool-toned skin perfectly!

As much as I love the Cream Foundation from Kjaer Weis, I may love the Cream Blushes even more! Blossoming is the most breathtaking, rosy pink! Not only is the texture of this blush as lush as silk, but it also provides the most gorgeous, fresh glow.

No falsies are required when you wear this mascara! The bristle brush and thickening formula add lots of volume to my stubby lashes! I coat my top and bottom lashes with a generous amount of this mascara and I'm good to go!

Formulated with Aloe to soothe the skin while keeping your makeup in place, this superfine powder provides a lovely, soft-focus effect. My dry skin calls for the satin version, but the matte version of this powder was specifically designed to fight off excess oil. 

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This luminizer is gorgeous! If you previously tried Living Luminizer and found that it didn't quite suit the warmer undertones of your skin, you are going to adore this new, champagne-toned option! Like all of RMS's products, Magic Luminizer has a luxurious, satiny texture and melts easily into the skin. Its neutral shimmer provides a sophisticated iridescence that looks stunning on the cheekbones without being too glittery or overdone. It's highlight perfection!

This shadow is a rich brown with a hint of plum that is absolutely prefect for the holidays! Not to mention, the pigmentation is on point! A little primer (check out my review of Alima Pure's new Eye Primer here) or even just some water and the vibrancy of this shadow comes to life! It is also very easy to blend!

This primer is amazing! I use my fingers to apply shade 904 all over my face to balance out any sallowness and create a beautiful radiance. Seriously, the glow from this stuff is insane!

This rich, shimmering bronzer gives my pale skin a stunning, sun-kissed glow! I use my fingers to blend this cream on my temples, around my hairline, and lightly across the bridge of my nose. I also enjoy subtly contouring with this bronzer to accentuate my cheekbones.

This liner is the perfect, deep brown and glides on flawlessly without tugging or skipping. I like to smudge this liner along the outer corners of my eyes to add subtle definition and make my lashes look a bit fuller.