A huge thanks to Clarins for sponsoring today’s post. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own. #ClarinsBeauty
Am I the only one who thinks that the holidays came SUPER quick this year? Sometimes I still feel like it is supposed to be the summer, and here we are just a few days shy of Thanksgiving. Which of course means it is time to break out the holiday makeup and get a bit sparkly and glam! This year I am teaming up with Clarins to share with you a SUPER easy holiday makeup tutorial that will have you feeling holiday ready in UNDER just 15 minutes.
Clarins sent me over their gorgeous Essentials Eye Makeup Palette, and you guys I am OBSESSED! I have to admit at first glance I was a bit apprehensive since I tend to stay in the neutrals (you know me and my #basic makeup choices) but this eyeshadow palette is seriously so stunning and SUPER versatile. This palette is super perfect to create a wide array of looks from subtle to bold as well as smoky to sparkly thanks its HUGE range of pearly, matte, satin, and shimmer finishes- seriously it is the perfect holiday makeup palette that every girl needs in their arsenal. Not only that, but this makeup palette is also eco-friendly! From the materials of the eyeshadow pans, applicator and the palette itself, everything has been carefully selected to be eco-responsible. Awesome, right?
So if I am being super honest since I tend to roam in the neturals all the time, this amazing palette helped me get a bit creative and sparkly all while being subtly neutral still- is that even such a thing? Using this palette I decided to create a simple smoky yet sparkly eye look. Its like the perfect pop of drama and glam all at once. Now you are probably thinking- ‘Ummmm.. Jamie HOW does one create a smoky eye in UNDER 15 minutes without looking like they have a black eye?’ Well the solution is simple especially with this palette. So let’s jump right on in…
EASY 15-MINUTE HOLIDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL
- First things first, let’s start with the eyes. For this look I started with Shade #2 in the palette. It’s a beautiful neutral slate grey that is a perfect base shade to help give you a nice smoky eye without being too harsh. I LOVE this shade so much. I took the beautiful slate grey shade ad patted it on the entire eyelid. I took it from the lash line all the way to the crease. Using a fluffy brush I blended it into the crease a bit as well using a windshield washer movement.
- I then went into the Shade #1 of the palette which is a stunning sparkling iridescent white. This shade is SOOOOOOOO beautiful and makes a beautiful brow highlighter. I took the white shade and added it my inner corner of my eye to give them a bit of a bright eyed look.
- I then grabbed shade #5 from the palette which is the most stunning silvery glitter I have ever seen. This shade I patted gently on the eyelid to give it a bit of glam and oomph. (NOTE– since this is a glittery shade it does have fallout- so make sure to do you eye makeup first if you are going for the glittery look).
- I then went in with Shade #6 from the palette using a pencil brush, I lined my eyes as close to the lash line as possible. Shade #6 is a gorgeous dove grey that almost reads like a dove grey-ish blue color. It is BEAUTIFUL!
- I went back in with Shade #1 and dragged the iridescent white shade along both the top and bottom lashes to help soften Shade #6. The two of these colors literally give you the most stunning smoky glam shade ever.
- Lastly, I tend added two coats of my favorite mascara. The Clarins Supra Volume Mascara is hands down phenomenal. Two coats of this gives my lackluster lashes a bit of oomph and volume in a flash.


- I wanted to oomph the drama a bit more so I lined my waterline and tight-lined my eyes with the Clarins Graphik Ink Liquid Liner, this liner helped bring the drama as it is an intense black.
- For the lips, I kept it simple and lined my lips with the Clarins Lipliner Pencil in shade Nude Beige
- Followed with my one of my favorite Clarins Instant Lip Perfectors in shade Plum Shimmer to give the lips a bit of soft yet pigmented color all while remaining hydrated.
- Afterward just add your favorite hint of blush on the cheeks, a bit of bronzer dusted on the temples and cheekbones, and lastly a lightly dusting of highlighter on the top of the cheekbones.
- Voila! You are ready to hit the town and sparkle all holiday season with this super EASY 15 minute holiday makeup look!

OUTFIT DETAILS: SWEATER // SIMILAR SWEATER // NAIL POLISH SHADE: RAISING THE BAR
So there you have it, SIMPLE yet neutrally smokey holiday makeup in UNDER 15 minutes. I have to ask you guys- do you like smoky? Sparkly? OR glam and subtle for the holidays? What is your holiday makeup style? Let me know in the comments below…
A huge thanks to Clarins for sponsoring today’s post. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own. #ClarinsBeauty
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