It's going to be cold for a while, but you can still look hot. Consider the ways you can brighten your face and distract yourself from the doldrums of a long winter.

You Will Need

Oil-based moisturizer

Foundation primer

Foundation

Eye shadow

Concealer

Lip gloss

Sunscreen (optional)

Steps

Step 1 Put on moisturizer

Use an oil-based moisturizer, rather than mineral-based, before applying your makeup. Minerals can dry skin and offer little protection against cold and low humidity. Look for moisturizer that provides essential vitamins that can rejuvenate the skin.

Put on sunscreen to further protect yourself if you are going to be out in the sun a lot. The sun can still burn when it reflects off snow.

Step 2 Build the foundation

Smooth on a foundation primer before your foundation, which will make it last longer without fading. Light foundation in winter works well with all skin types. Then apply a moisturizing foundation to further combat the effects of dry winter weather.

Step 3 Counteract winter effects

Counteract winter's effects on under-eye circles by working in concealer a shade or two lighter than your skin tone under each eye.

Lip gloss tends to stay on longer than plain lip balm.

Step 4 Go for neutral shades

In general, opt for neutral shades of winter makeup. Choose light browns, grays, and pinks, and matte eye shadows in gray and brown.

American women, influenced by Hollywood, began using suntanning powders after 1920.