If you’ve ever watched any Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video, you know what it means when someone wants to achieve an “I like looking cold” makeup look. This could mean adding more pink blush than anticipated on the cheekbones and over the bridge of the nose, or applying a frosted white highlighter on the tip of your nose and eyebrow crease. While it is a chic way of adding a more frozen flare, , the cold will naturally do the blushing for you, especially when walking the campus here at Syracuse. However, that is not to say you can’t experiment with different powders and creams because if there is one thing about the snow, it has the best lighting for pictures. 

The evolution of blush has grown immensely since the early 80’s. From powder products only to a variety of creams and liquids offered by all major beauty brands today. Blush is one of the most flexible makeup products we all have been blessed with. For me, I love “Cloud Paint” from Glossier, a liquid blush in shades Storm, a burgundy finish, and Haze, a sheer fuschia. These blushes offer an easy to use application that leaves a fresh, clean and dewy cheek. And of course, the fan-favorite, Rare Beauty liquid blush by Selena Gomez, in shades Encourage, a soft pink, and Happy, a bright pink. But, what goes more with blush than a highlighter? 

Although I’m not the craziest fan of powder highlighters, Fenty Beauty gets it whenever it comes to making the best and most reliable highlighters in the makeup game. If you really want that girl look go for the “Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter” in shades of Lightning Dust/Fire Crystal. Both shades are effortlessly pigmented and blend beautifully on the skin. This product may be a bit pricey but you get your money’s worth when it comes to buying anything Rihanna. Another highlighter I strongly recommend to really achieve that flushed look is once again, Rare Beauty liquid highlighter in shade Enlighten, a champagne finish that enhances the cheekbones perfectly.

As the leaves start to fall and the sun goes down, it’s time to start getting ready for the long-awaited winter weather. You may be thinking to yourself, why would I even want to try to apply makeup when I’m not going to even leave my dorm room or apartment? Well, think again. For most of us, the winter can be dreadful and this time of the year, the season tends to bring a dim to our lives but, it’s important to remember makeup can bring us out of that “slump” and make us feel better about ourselves! Even if you apply a little eyebrow gel or even if you get up to go make a cup of tea, that’s enough. Each day is progress and you will get through it. Embrace the cold and the pink blushes and cherish the memories you make with your friends this winter. Stay warm and look good doing it!