New season, new trend… Oops! It’s winter! We’re reviewing our outfits, our shoes and our bling accessories so that we always feel as beautiful as ever, whatever the season. But what about our make-up? For some of us, make-up is essential, because it reflects our personality. It’s also a way of influencing our self-image and self-esteem. Whatever the season, make-up is always a necessity for self-fulfilment and self-confidence. In this article, you’ll find the make-up trends for the winter season, which is fast approaching. You can also find 100% organic make-up products in our make-up section on our online pharmacy, and don’t forget to look after your hair during the cold season!
The dominant colours of winter
Discover the winter shades that dominate this season, cold and elegant shades that bring a breath of freshness and mystery to your make-up palette.
Cool shades and their meanings
Winter is traditionally associated with cold colours, reminiscent of snow, frost and the clear skies of winter nights. These colours are not only aesthetically pleasing, they also have a profound meaning. Ice blue evokes serenity and tranquillity, while pearl grey symbolisesbalance and sophistication. These colours reflect not only the season but also a state of mind, inviting reflection and tranquillity.
Examples of popular colours
Among the most popular winter colours is midnight blue, a timeless classic that evokes mystery and elegance. Forest green, deep and rich, recalls nature in winter and adds a touch of vitality. And burgundy, with its warm, deep tones, offers a striking contrast with the cooler shades, bringing warmth and intensity to winter make-up.
How to incorporate them into your make-up routine
Incorporating these colours into your make-up routine can be child’s play. For an everyday look, opt for midnight blue eyeshadow applied lightly to the eyelids, combined with a touch of mascara to open up the eyes. For evenings out, go for forest green as a smoky eye, complemented by a line of eyeliner for a dramatic effect. Bordeaux, ideal for the lips, can be worn as a matte or gloss lipstick, depending on the occasion. These colours can also be used as blush or eyeliner to add a subtle but elegant touch of colour to your look.
Trendy make-up products
Winter is the perfect time to rediscover your make-up bag and add some trendy products. With new collections on the way, it’s the perfect time to indulge in innovative textures and captivating colours.
Eye essentials
Eye shadows
Winter eyeshadows come in a range of shades, from icy shades to warmer, deeper tones. This season’s palettes feature colours such as midnight blue, deep violet and emerald green, perfect for creating a variety of looks, from the most subtle to the boldest. The textures also vary, offering matte, satin or glitter finishes, allowing you to play with light and add an extra dimension to your eye make-up.
Eyeliners and mascaras
To define and intensify the eyes, eyeliners and mascaras are still essential. Eyeliners come in a variety of forms, from precisefelt pens to softer pencils, allowing you to create a multitude of effects, from fine, elegant lines to a more graphic look. Mascaras, meanwhile, focus on volume and length, with innovative formulas that resist winter humidity and give lashes remarkable intensity.
Complexion products
Foundation and correctors
A flawless complexion starts with the right foundation and concealer. In winter, opt for moisturising formulas that protect the skin from drying out. Foundations offer adjustable coverage, from light to full, to conceal imperfections while maintaining a natural look. Concealers, which are essential for brightening the eye area and concealing any redness, are available in a range of shades to perfectly match every skin tone.
Blush and highlighters
Blush and highlighter are the finishing touches for a radiant complexion. Blush adds a fresh, natural colour, mimicking the effect of a walk in the fresh air, while highlighter captures the light, highlighting the high points of the face. Formulas range from light powders to creamy creams, allowing you to choose the product best suited to your skin type and desired result.
Tips for long-lasting winter make-up
Winter, with its low temperatures and icy winds, can be a real challenge for make-up. But with the right tips and techniques, it’s possible to create a beautiful, long-lasting winter look.
Preparing the skin
Moisturising and make-up bases
Well-hydrated skin is the key to successful make-up, especially in winter. Always start your routine with a good moisturiser. Choose a moisturiser suited to your skin type to avoid any dryness or irritation caused by the cold. After moisturising, apply a make-up base (primer). This step is essential as it not only smoothes the skin, but also creates an ideal surface for applying make-up, improving its hold and appearance throughout the day.
Setting make-up
Setting powders and sprays
To ensure the longevity of your make-up, the use of setting powders and sprays is crucial. Once you’ve finished your make-up, apply a light translucent powder. This sets creamy or liquid products and reduces shine. As a finishing touch, a setting spray is the last line of defence against the elements. Spray it evenly over your face to seal in your make-up. These products will help keep your make-up in place, protecting it from the humidity, wind and cold typical of the winter season.
A perfect complexion for winter
After your daily skin care routine, make-up is just the thing to give you an even fresher, more radiant complexion, even during the winter months.
Our foundation has been carefully chosen to match our skin tone. This winter, however, we’re opting for a lighter, semi-matte foundation. We’re also opting for creamy illuminators with a pearly finish for a porcelain-skin effect and a more rested look. Don’t forget a bright, luminous blush to enhance your cheekbones. It will help you achieve a vitamin-packed complexion.
Contouring and strobing
Contouring and strobing are still essential techniques, especially in winter. Contouring helps to sculpt the face and accentuate features, while strobing, using illuminators, adds luminosity and a “baby-skin” effect. The trick is to find the right balance between light and shadow for a natural result that reflects the soft winter light.
Healthy glow effect
In winter, the aim is often to compensate for the skin’s lack of natural radiance. To do this, opt for a healthy glow effect using a cream or powder blush in pink or peachy shades. Apply it to the cheekbones and blend towards the temples for a fresh, natural effect. This simple technique instantly revitalises the face and gives a healthy, rested appearance, despite the winter chill.
Sparkling eyes in winter
Winter is the perfect time to explore new make-up techniques and give your beauty routine a fresh look. The different weather conditions and natural light provide the perfect backdrop for experimenting with bold styles and innovative techniques.
Smoky eye revisited
The smoky eye is a classic that’s reinvented every winter. This season, it takes a softer turn with shades of grey, brown and plum, instead of the traditional intense blacks. The key is to blend the colours for a subtle smoky effect, adding a touch of metallic colour to the eyelids to capture the winter light.
Graphic eyeliners
For those who like to think outside the box, graphic eyeliners are a trend to embrace this winter. Play with bold lines and geometric shapes, using classic colours like black or brown, or daring brighter shades like blue or green. This technique highlights the natural shape of the eye while adding a modern, artistic touch to your look.
Winter lip make-up
Winter lip make-up can transform an everyday look into a bold, seasonal style statement. As the cold weather sets in, lip trends evolve, showcasing colours and textures that perfectly complement the winter atmosphere.
Trendy colours and textures
Winter calls for deeper, richer lip colours. Deep reds, bold plums and dark pinks are perfectly in tune with the colours of the season. These shades can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your overall look. In terms of texture, winter allows you to play with a wider range, from matt finishes to brilliant shimmers.
Matte and gloss lipsticks
Matte lipsticks are a popular choice for winter, as they offer intense, long-lasting colour. They’re perfect for formal events or a busy day, as they require fewer touch-ups. However, it’s important to make sure your lips are well moisturised before application, as matte formulas can highlight dry areas.
On the other hand, glossy lipsticks are ideal for adding a touch of light and volume to the lips. They’re perfect for creating a more casual or romantic look, especially on winter evenings. The moisturising formulas in gloss lipsticks help to keep lips supple and comfortable even in cold weather.
Tinted balms
For those who prefer a more subtle or natural approach, tinted balms are an excellent option. They offer a touch of colour while providing the moisture needed during the winter months. Easy to apply and often enriched with nourishing ingredients like shea butter or coconut oil, they protect lips from the elements while enhancing their natural beauty. Available in a variety of shades, they let you play with colour while caring for your lips.
A French manicure for winter
Often neglected by many of us, the manicure is also part of our make-up routine. It deserves to be covered in just a few lines!
Nude shades with metallic, chrome or pearlescent highlights are particularly in vogue. The colour blue, whether dark, navy or indigo, is also making a comeback.
Now you’re well prepared for the winter season!
