This week, we’ve got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I’ve worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I’m thrilled with each of the final selections.

Up next: a brown smoky eye with a precise red lip. (See all the looks here.)

photography courtesy of Andrea Kearney

The Artist: Andrea Kearney, regional manager and artist, Le Metiér de Beauté
The Look: a chocolaty smoky eye with defined black eyeliner and a perfect, crisp red lip that’s classy, elegant, and never goes out of style

The Top Tools:
1. Le Metiér de Beauté Precision Liquid Liner in Noir
2. Le Metiér de Beauté Dualistic Eye Pencil in Tamarack (smudged all over for smoky effect)
3. Le Metiér de Beauté Colour Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in China Beach

This week, we’ve got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I’ve worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I’m thrilled with each of the final selections.

Up next: an intense smoky eye with a matte nude lip, great for evening cocktail time. As Russ points out, “The main difference is this entire face is in matte colors instead of shiny or pearl. Great for young AND mature eyes.” (See all the looks here.)

photography courtesy of Russ Brouse

The Artist: Russ Brouse, freelance personal makeup artist
The Look: “Dark Holiday,” a sexy smoky eye and nude lip combo.

The Top Tools:
1. Kevin Aucoin Essential Eye Shadow Set, Palette #2
2. Yves Saint Laurent rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in #2
3. NARS blush in Zen

This week, we’ve got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I’ve worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I’m thrilled with each of the final selections.

Up next: an intense plum lip with a festive sparkly eye. (See all the looks here.)

photography and illustration courtesy of Ashley Leal

The Artist: Ashley Leal, head makeup artist at Make Up For Ever NorthPark
The Look: “Holiday Glam,” a deep, plum-y red lip with a sparkled eye.

The Top Tools:
1. Aqua Rouge Waterproof Liquid Lip Color and Aqua Lip pencil in #11
2. Aqua Shadow Waterproof Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in #26E
3. Holodium Powder (2012 Holiday Exclusive)

This week, we’ve got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I’ve worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I’m thrilled with each of the final selections.

Up next: a classic, winged eye with gold shadow and a pretty pink pout.

photography: headshot courtesy of Brandy Adams, makeup look courtesy of Dior

The Artist: Brandy Adams, celebrity hair and makeup artist (and owner of WAAS Gallery)
The Look: “Class in a Dash–Liquid Love that Dazzles,” glowing skin, highlighted eyes with gold/bronze sparkle shadow, warm blush with highlighter on cheek bones, classic liquid liner, and berry toned lipstick.

The Top Tools:
1. YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat Illuminating Foundation
2. Chanel Automatic Liquid Liner
3. Dior Diorific lipstick in Diorama

The Artist: Kate Conkey, freelance makeup artist
The Look: “Tarnished Gilded Glamour,” a sexy, slightly smudgy gold-green smoky eye, strong sleek brow, dewy skin, super contoured cheek bones, and a mahogany plum stained lip.

The Top Tools:
1. MAC Eye Kohl pencils in Tarnish and Powersurge
2. Susan Posnick ColorMe cheek and eye color in Ginger
3. Chanel Vitalumière Foundation