Advertising feature: The Cosy Christmas Day blush with By Terry
Fake a fire-side glow with warm rosy tones
The big day is finally here – and while you might be more focused on what’s waiting under the tree (or in the oven), you still want to look your best for those holiday pictures. If weeks of celebrations have left you feeling peaky, cheat your way to an instantly perky appearance with a flattering flush, courtesy of By Terry senior lead artist Chynara Kojoeva.
Step 1: A bright base
Like the perfect Christmas day outfit - here Hush’s flowing Chiffon Shirt Dress - the right base will conceal if you’ve over-indulged this festive season, while highlighting your best bits. Chynara starts by applying By Terry’s Brightening CC Serum in No 3 Apricot Glow. A skincare-make-up hybrid, this serum has a subtle golden undertone that will counteract any dullness, without leaving a layer of heavy coverage. Pearl pigments impart a lit-from-within glow, while rose stem cells work to brighten your complexion over time.
Next, in areas that need a little more TLC (think blemishes and beneath the eyes), Chynara applies the Touche Veloutée concealer, dotting it directly onto the skin and patting in with her fingertips. Chynara says that the key here is to apply the concealer ‘only where necessary, and with a light hand - you want to keep real skin peeking through for a more natural, day-time look.’
Step 2: All about the eyes
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little sparkle. Chynara smooths By Terry’s bestselling Ombré Blackstar eyeshadow in No 6 Frozen Quartz along the lash line, and blends upwards and outwards. This creamy formula glides across the lids, and can be layered for a more dramatic effect. Tahitian pearl extract leaves a gorgeous shimmer, while the crease-resistant formula will last from morning to night.
Finish your eyes with the Lash Expert Twist Brush Mascara in No 1 Master Black. This innovative product is like two mascaras in one - Chynara explains, ‘the first brush position, with the bristles in a straight line, provides length. Then, when you twist the brush, the bristles switch into a spiral pattern that will give added volume. You get a professional result with a simple, quick application’.
Step 3: Finishing touches
It's time to create the focal point of your look with the Compact Expert Dual Powder in No 7 Sun Desire. Sweep the darker, matte shade below your cheekbones to create a subtle shadow and add structure to your complexion. Next, swirl your brush in the lighter, shimmering shade and sweep it along the tops of your cheekbones: as Chynara says, ‘the pearlescent pink hue will bring the perfect rosy flush to your cheeks.
A bright lip is always festive, but can be high-maintenance, especially if you’re enjoying some seasonal snacks. Chynara makes the look more wearable by applying the lipstick - Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge in No 7 Bang Bang - a couple of times, then blotting it, and smudging the corners: ‘by doing this, you get a statement lip that’s defined, but soft, and more forgiving.’ So you can focus on the important things - namely your festive menu...
