26 Festive Makeup Ideas For Party Season

It’s never too early to decide on your makeup look for the big day, and by big day we mean Christmas (obviously). The festive season has crept upon us, (seriously how is it here already), and now is the time to get prepared and choose what our faces are going to look like. We’ve searched the highs and lows of Instagram and put together our faves. Think glitter, greens and red lips. Get scrolling and pick your fave.

@beautybydesara

Reveal your grunge side this Christmas with a look like this by @beautybydesara, we are obsessed. FYI: Use the By BEAUTY BAY Dark Fantasy Palette to get the look.

@tayphillipsx

Silver and grey shadows are officially trending and this look from @tayphillipsx is making it super hard to resist. With a look like this, you’ll be the talk of the Christmas party.

@platonova__makeup

You can never go wrong with a nude eye and nude lip for the festive season, it’s a staple. @platonova_makeup, we are obsessed with this look.

@angelmmua

Go graphic this festive season with a smoky, silver, graphic liner look- you won’t regret. Round of applause for @angelmmua please.

@beatbyhanna

We wanna be glowin’ this Christmas, and @beatbyhanna is showing us just how it’s done. This ethereal highlight is a big vibe.

@lizophir

Go for grunge this Christmas like @lizophir. We are beyond obsessed with this 90’s inspired lid and lip.

@samwintermua

If you can’t go all out at Christmas, then when can you? Opt for purple glitter on the eyes and lots of blush like @samwintermua, we’re gonna be doing the same.

@yaluut

Match the weather conditions and reach for an icy blue this Christmas. This look from @yaluut is pure perfection, and perfect for the festive season.

@avarietyofdistractions

Sparkles for Christmas are simply a must. @avarietyofdistractions is giving us pure shadow envy with this unreal look.

@xoxo.val_

Serve winter wonderland vibes this Christmas like @xoxo.val_. This is a look we will never get tired of.

@makeupwithlaceyy

Replace your plain cut crease this Christmas and add a lil’ bling. Thanks for the inspo @makeupwithlaceyy.

@liahmorley

It’s not Christmas without a little gold. Switch out your classic jet-black liner for a gold alternative like @liahmorley. You won’t regret it.

@makeupbymollyrae

If you can’t go all out with your eyeshadow at Christmas, then when can you? @makeupbymollyrae we are obsessed with this glossy green eye, and that skin.

@fashionicide

Serving a euphoria inspired Christmas look, @fashionicide is here to steal the show.

@honeynee_

Green glitter plus a nude lip equals a festive szn ready look. @honeynee_, you are the only one we want to see under the tree this Christmas.

@vergmua

‘Tis the season for a festive smokey eye. @vergmua you understood the assignment with this stunning teal green eye.

@brooketurnbullmakeup

We’re always down for a neutral, glossy, glowy look, especially at Christmas. @brooketurnbullmakeup this look is a DREAM.

@theballerinabridemua

Feeling blue? Switch up your smokey eye like @theballerinabridemua, we’re obsessed.

@charlotteomakeup

We are always suckers for a bronze look, especially at Christmas. @charlotteomakeup is showing us exactly how it’s done.

@charlotteomakeup

Serious festive vibes incoming. @charlotteomakeup you understood the assignment with this candy cane inspired look.

@samantha_rose_makeup

We just cannot get over the detail on this look from @samantha_rose_makeup. Put an ethereal twist on your festive look and you’re ready for any occasion.

@makeupbyrougy

If going all out at Christmas is not your thing, we get it. Spice up your waterline with a green shade like @makeupbyrougy, we’re in love.

@chloeandcosmetics

Candy canes? Check. Snowflakes? Check. @chloeandcosmetics has ticked off our Christmas wish list with this stunning look.

@sadeteniola

When it comes to Christmas, you can never go wrong with green. @sadeteniola, there is nothing about this look that we don’t love.

@chelslaysss

It’s Christmas, therefore there are no rules. This look from @chelslaysss is giving us festive feels. Teach us your ways.

@makeupbysibelx

You all know we love a graphic liner but make it festive and it’s a game changer. @makeupbysibelx we are obsessed.