There are plenty of reasons to love the holidays, but for us, Christmas and NYE makeup tops the list. Between holiday parties, family time, and the magical spirit in the air, the holiday provides the perfect opportunity to test sparkly shadows, bold lipstick, or some combination of the two. Just call it a friendly competition with the festive decor.
So to help you in the beauty department, we took a serious scroll through Instagram to find a handful of makeup looks we think you should consider trying this holiday season. And because we know everyone’s beauty preferences vary, we thought we’d rank the looks from subtle to extreme glam so you don’t have a problem finding one that fits you.
11 Holiday Makeup Looks To Try ASAP, Ranked From Subtle To Ultra Glamm
From cherry lips to out-there glitter, scroll for the best holiday makeup ideas you’ll want to copy this season.
All About Those Lashes
You’ve heard it time and again: A good, volumizing mascara is all you need to brighten up your face in no time. Pack on the layers for some low-key drama.
Burgundy Lips For Trendsetters
This alluring burgundy lip with fluttery lashes is a sophisticated and sexy way to nail New Year’s Eve makeup. Wear this deep hue with a bright-red dress for a cool colour contrast.
Red Lips + Lots Of Glow
The easygoing makeup look is a great way to add a pop of holiday colour to your look. After all, cherry red lipstick is truly a classic.
Go Old Hollywood Glam
Go old Hollywood glam by pairing bold, winged liner with bright red lipstick. This is a classic makeup look that’ll help you turn heads wherever you go.
The ‘90s Nude
The ‘90s are back and bigger than ever, so it’s not surprising that this all-over nide makeup moment is a huge hit right now. Thanks to the Kardashian clan for bringing this ultra-glam look back to the scene.
Pinktastic!
This Christmas makeup look might take a bit more time, but the end result is gonna be utterly gorgeous. Pair it with red lips to take your glam look up a notch.
The Retro Glam
Create super-bold wings, gloss your lids, and swipe on red lipstick for an Old Hollywood glam makeup moment that is perfect for Christmas dinner.
Glitter That’ll Make You Look Like Gold
The inner-corner eye pop was blowing up in 2021 and is only getting stronger for 2022, so ape it by patting an opaque layer of holographic eyeshadow over the inner third of your eyelids, keeping the rest of your eyeshadow neutral, or not! It’s New Year’s Eve, folks; do whatever TF you want.
Damn, Those Eyes!
Taking to Instagram, Deepika Padukone shared a photo of her above-the-neck spin on throwback glamour. Amalgamating the thick, arched rimming of kohl with a touch of smoke, a lad with eyeliner and kajal on the waterline created a sultry look. She paired it with impeccably chiselled cheekbones and a defined nude lip that elevated it to extraordinary status.
Green Eyes, Hypnotise
While green eyeshadow may sound terrifying, but this is a look that will make you stand out for all the right reasons, and is actually way more flattering than it sounds (trust us). This gorgeous glowy makeup makes green eyeshadow feel totally wearable while still delivering on the glam factor.
Dark, Smokey Eyes To Turn Up The Heat
Don’t be afraid to go dark and smoky with your holiday makeup. It’ll look so great when paired with a red or green dress (or an LBD, of course).
Which one of these festive looks is more your style? Let us know in the comment section below.
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