This Christmas, I decided to flee the cold London weather and head to the warmer climes of Mexico with my family.

Surrounded by beaches, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba provided the ultimate retreat to unwind & reflect on a busy 2016, before I headed back to the buzz at Rodial HQ in the New Year.My go-to makeup for the beach…Even when I’m lounging on the beach, I like to wear a little makeup. For my barely-there beach look, I mix the Rodial Instaglam Primer with Skin Tint SPF 20 in Hamptons for a light coverage and finish with the HD Translucent Powder to cut any shine. I finish the look by lining my lips with the new Suede Lips shade in Calabasas before applying Melrose Avenue for an all over colour – it’s super important to wear a long-lasting lip colour in the sun! And, of course, I finish the look with my favourite oversized Chloé sunglasses…

I’m now back at Rodial HQ, feeling refreshed and ready for 2017 – I can’t wait to share all of the exciting projects coming up this year with you all.

Happy New Year babes!

XMaria