Winter’s Best Beauty Trends

Grape- and cherry-stained lips are winter’s most fabulous extra, and CoverGirl’s LipPerfection rich lip color in euphoria is a blend of these two berry shades. Swipe it on for an evening cocktail party, or dab on lips for a lighter, daytime-appropriate look.

To buy: Target, $6

Give locks trendy definition by embracing the ombré color trend. If you’re a brunette, choose a rich auburn or glossy caramel shade to enhance your hair. If you’re a blonde, opt for a soft chocolate or sandy gold at the root. Clairol’s Nice 'N Easy Color makes every shade under the sun, so you’ll definitely find the one for you.

To buy: Target, $7

Violet eye color should be a cold-weather staple this season. Opt for a deep plum or icy lilac, or do both with a two-toned eye compact. Elizabeth Arden’s new Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Duo won’t crease or expose any dry skin, because it’s enriched with silky silicone and vitamins E and C.

To buy: Elizabeth Arden, $29

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A sparkly nail color is an easy way to shine for the holidays. Deborah Lippmann’s limited-edition Cleopatra in New York shade screams New Year’s Eve party. It also provides that extra dose of glam for a mom’s night in. The shade sets dazzling gold flecks against soft black shimmer, and will jazz up any outfit, anytime.

To buy: Deborah Lippmann, $18

Give your cheeks a subtle glow from within with a cream blush like NARS’s Cactus Flower shade. The sheer vitamin E formula blends with all skin tones for ultimate wearability. It’s essentially winter’s wind-stung look in a tiny palette. And the best part? You can nab it while staying cozy warm.

To buy: NARS, $28

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Time to turn in your floral and fruity fragrances for a scent that’s evocative of the holidays and the great outdoors. Try actress Kate Walsh’s woodsy Boyfriend scent, which has hints of amber, jasmine, vanilla and light musk. Think your husband’s cologne-scented sweater, vanilla cake batter and snow-topped pines.

To buy: Sephora, $65

Thin eyebrows are a thing of the past. Go bold and define them with an eyebrow pencil or compact. Shiseido’s new eyebrow compact will fill in those gaps from over-plucking and age. Whether you pick up the dark brown or ash blonde, the colors reflect light to blend naturally with your hair color and help even skin tone. Neat trick, eh?

To buy: Shiseido, $30

Steely-eyed gazes were a literal trend for winter, as gray and silver eye makeup popped up all over runways. This one’s an easy trend to take from day to night. Use a light touch in the morning when applying a smooth, smudge-proof liner, such as Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes. Simply deepen and define as the day wears on.

To buy: Sephora, $18

It might be tempting to indulge in over-the-top eyelashes for a fun date night with the hubby this holiday season, but don’t go crazy! Just thicken your natural fringe with a touch of mascara and faux feathery lashes. Urban Decay’s Come Hither makes for a soft and sexy (yet subtle) frame to accent those pretty peepers.

To buy: Sephora, $15

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While summer glow is glittering bronze sunlight, winter glow is sparkling ivory moonlight. Sonia Kashuk has bottled up the latter for Target. This near-translucent illuminator smooths skin, adds barely-there shimmer and uses a combination of raspberry stem cell extract and bearberry complex to prevent premature aging and cut down on cold-weather irritation.

To buy: Target, $15

Braided headbands are back … and make for a grown-up way to revisit the schoolgirl days of your youth. Nab this tortoise-shell hair piece from J.Crew for when you don’t feel like dealing with unruly locks. The warm neutral band will sweep strands back, and it'll work with anything.

To buy: J.Crew, $16

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