With the festive season fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to start planning your Christmas makeup for the big day. Got party plans or enjoying a festive day in? We’ve scoured Instagram for the best Christmas makeup looks for every occasion and put together a list of our faves. Think duochrome eyes, festive gems, glitter, green, and classic red lips.
Whether you’re searching for subtle Christmas eye makeup or full festive glam, keep scrolling for looks that will make you the star of every cosy season activity.
Christmas makeup essentials
There’s no right or wrong when it comes Christmas makeup, but there are a few essentials that can take your look from sweet to sleigh. Start with a good primer to create the ultimate base for your makeup to grip on to, as this will help to keep your look fresh through all the festivities. For added staying power, top your look with a shimmery setting spray like the ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow Shimmer Spray, for the ultimate glowy, long-lasting finish. A glitter eyeshadow is also a must, adding an instant festive sparkle to any Christmas eye makeup look (our personal fave is HALF MAGIC’s Glitterpuck Multi-Use Pressed Fairy Dust). For the lips, we’re all about a bold red lipstick. Simple yet sophisticated, this classic look was made for the festive season and instantly elevates any look.
Glittery Christmas makeup
Nothing says Christmas like glittery makeup. Go for a soft shimmer or a full-on glitter glam with shades of frosted blue, silver, gold, or even emerald green. This eye-catching look is a party season classic and brings just the right amount of sparkle and magic to your festive makeup look.
Face gems
Add some sparkle to your full beat with gems. Whether placed delicately along your lash line or scattered across your lids, gems are a fun and glamorous way to instantly elevate your look and give it some festive flair. Perfect for Christmas parties or New Year’s Eve, get ready to stand out in all the right ways.
Cut crease
Want a bold and defined look this festive season? Enter the cut crease. This technique not only enhances the eyes but adds a touch of sophistication that’s perfect for the party season. Go with eye-catching greens, icy blues, or even sparkling silvers for a look that’s as striking as it is festive.
Festive glam
Festive glam is all about embracing the season, playing with traditional Christmas colours, icy cool tones, and glimmering golds. Whether you want a rich-toned, sultry smoky eye, a red lip and green eye combo, or want to go all out with snowflake face art and an ultra-glossy lip, this glam can be as subtle or head-turning as you like. Christmas party look = sorted.
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Liner looks
Unleash your creativity this winter with a festive liner look. From a classic winged liner look to more playful designs like candy cane stripes or shimmering gold accents, eyeliner is the perfect way to add a Christmas-inspired twist to your makeup. Combine this with a cut crease or a smoky eye to take your look from daytime glam to Christmas party ready.
FYI: This article was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
