Holiday Brunch: The Charm of 'Clean Glam' and Blurred Lips

The Aesthetic: Relaxed Daytime Elegance

For Christmas Day brunches or office gatherings, the trend is Clean Glam: a polished yet natural version of daily makeup that utilizes soft tones and less defined lines.

How to Recreate the Look

• Breathable Base: Use a skin tint or a very thin layer of Elizabeth Arden foundation mixed with your moisturizer. The goal is for the skin to look real, with freckles slightly visible.
• 'Just-Kissed' Lips: Instead of perfect lining, embrace Blurred Lips. Apply Revlon Super Lustrous™ lipstick in a soft pink or nude-brown shade (like Notably Nude) to the center of the lips and blend the edges with a cotton swab or your fingertip for a soft, romantic effect.
• Two-Tone Blush: Apply a cream blush followed by a powder blush in similar shades to achieve a color that lasts through the entire brunch. Use Elizabeth Arden’s Pink Sunset or Blushing Mauve shades for a fresh finish.
• Feathery Lashes: Define your gaze with lashes that look long and light, avoiding heavy falsies. The key is lift and naturalness.