Holiday Beauty Prep Checklist

Here’s a “Beauty Winter-to-Holiday Roadmap” to get glowing, camera-ready, and resilient through the season.

1. Boost Your Skincare Game (Skin = the Canvas)

• Hydration & barrier repair: Cold, dry weather in Utah can strip moisture fast. Use a hydrating moisturizer, ceramide or barrier serum, facial oils, and humectants.

• Gentle exfoliation: Use a mild chemical exfoliant (AHAs, PHAs) 1–2× weekly to remove dead skin and smooth the canvas.

• Eye cream / under-eye care: Puffiness from travel or late nights? Use a peptide or caffeine eye cream.

• Overnight mask / sleeping mask: Seal in moisture and repair.

• Facial treatments: Schedule an LED, hydrafacial, or gentle peel 1–2 weeks before big events (but not too close!).

• Don’t skip SPF: Even in winter or under party lighting, UV still plays a role.

  
  

2. Base & Makeup That Lasts (From Day to Night)

• Longwear foundation / cushion compacts

• Primer + setting spray (look for “long-lasting,” “transfer-resistant”)

• Cream + powder combo (cream blush or highlighter layered with powder helps longevity)

• Multipurpose products: Lip + cheek stains or tinted balms are crowd-pleasers

• Glow in moderation: Dewy / radiant finishes are trendy, but balance with mattifying touches to keep oiliness in check

• Touch-up kits: Pressed powder, blotting sheets, mini lipstick or gloss in your bag

• Eye makeup that holds: Use primer, waterproof liner, and eyeshadows suited for festive looks (shimmers, metallics, jewel tones)

  
  

3. Hair & Styling Essentials

• Deep conditioning / hair masks (weekly)

• Heat protection spray — if you're styling with wands, irons, blow dryers

• Flexible hold finishing sprays / texturizing mists

• Pre-styled “rescue” days: styles (braids, updos, sleek ponytails) that look polished but give your hair a break

• Scalp care: Especially with hats or winter dryness; use hydrating scalp treatments

  
  

  

  
  

4. Nails & Hands

• Hydrating cuticle oil / hand cream (reapply often)

• Gel or shellac manicures last through holiday events

• Neutral + festive combos: Metallic accents, glitter tips, or accent nails for holiday flair

  
  

5. Beauty Gift & Bundle Strategy

• Curate holiday gift sets (skincare + travel size, lipstick + gloss combos, etc.)

• Promote “Get Ready With Me” packages (makeup + hair) for parties

• Offer mini treatments / express services (lash fill, brow lamination, express facial) as stocking stuffer gifts

• Bundle deals help with revenue and get clients booking ahead