Allure is one of my favorite beauty magazines. The pages are especially glossy and the makeup photos are to die for. I’m a sucker for a giant photo close-up of lip gloss, what can I say? My sister is the more beauty-obsessed of the two of us (I claim the fashion end instead of buying $40 mascaras), but I’ve been known to dabble.
Winter makeup poses a particular challenge for me: I’m pale and pasty and my skin looks like it needs a big dunk in body lotion about 50% of the time. Allure had some great tips for what shades to look for in winter beauty buys—so I borrowed their tips, and found products to match!
CoverGirl’s “Queen Collection” in Black Current
Boots No7 Cream Blush in “Blossom”
Kevin Aucoin Creamy Moist Blush in “Pravella”
Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in “Deep Burgundy”
Sephora Brand Eyeshadow in Chrome No. 2
