We know it can be tricky buying a gift as personal as makeup. With so many shades that can make or break a look, that change with undertones and look different from person to person, it’s definitely not an easy feat. That is why we have created an easier way to shop this gifting season.
If you’re buying for a friend or loved one, or even yourself, try finding that perfect gift by shopping by personality.
We all have that one friend, sister, or colleague that always looks like they’ve stepped out of a magazine. Super glam, flawless makeup and long lashes, whether they’re going to the supermarket or a night on the town.
Favouring bold colours, and elevating nudes, she loves to wear the same shades on her lips and nails to automatically feel more coordinated and finished.
No matter which shade you choose for her, she will love it! She doesn’t need to decide whether to go for a bold lip or a bold eye – she can easily pull off both, simultaneously.
The envy of the school run, the one who is always immaculately presented – even in sweatpants and 3rd day hair. She leans towards a nude shade that brightens up her complexion for a quick pick-me-up, yet can occasionally be spotted in a classic, pillar box red.
She might not always have the most time for herself, although you would never know; she’s very put together, no matter what.
She favours shades that can multitask: lipstick on cheeks and eyelids? Sure! It means she can look great with just a couple products to hand.
Burgundy lips on the AW23 catwalk? You probably saw it here first; she’s been sporting this look way before it was a look. Not afraid to try something new, she loves red and a nude in equal measure.
You often question what she was thinking, making a statement with a bold shade or style – but completely take it back as soon as it hits the mainstream. Even if the look doesn’t take off, she always looks great – she can pull off anything.
Look to her for style inspo if you want to get ahead of the curve. She’s just got it…whatever it is.
Her perfect shade? She doesn’t have one, she’s constantly trying something new and mixing and matching. She doesn’t follow the trends; she makes her own rules.
She likes to push boundaries, yet always gets it right – even the looks you thought would be so wrong. They might not take off for the rest of the world, but she wants to be different, so she relishes that.
She doesn’t want to be defined; she’s bold and open to anything. Her style cannot be pinned down – and that’s just the way she likes it!
She doesn’t want to look like she has a full face of makeup, just a flush of colour in a subtle shade made just for her. She looks after her skin religiously, providing the perfect base to allow for minimal makeup and still look immaculate.
Using her finger, she rubs her lipstick in to faux that no-makeup look, and dabs excess across her cheeks and eyelids to warm up her complexion and pull the look together. She also likes to apply this trick to lip gloss to give a luminous glow that still adds the perfect amount of colour.
She probably doesn’t have a large range of shades, just a handful she can rely on, that guarantee results.
