It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate than with some beautiful holiday makeup looks? We have everything we need, from snowy eye shadow to festive red lipstick. Whether we’re aiming for a subtle or sultry look, these looks will surely put a smile on our faces this holiday season.
Setting Up Our Look for the Holidays
Looking for a festive makeup look for the holidays? Check out these five looks to get inspired!
Bright and Bold Eye Makeup
Try using bright eye makeup colours on the eyes for a bold and radiant look. Start with a base of light brown or tan, then use a highlighting colour such as pink, yellow, or orange to boost the brightness of the eyes. For extra punch, try using a metallic shade on top!
Soft Smokey Eyes
If we’re looking for a subtle but chic holiday look, pair smoky eyes with natural lip colour. Apply primer first and then fill in our eye shadow with a light colour such as silver or champagne. Use darker shades around the lash line for an intense effect. Finish off with mascara and gloss for an extra dose of glamour!
Sparkling Holiday Eyeshadow Palette
Create an instant holiday look by pairing neutral eyeshadows with brightly-coloured highlighters and blushers. To start, choose four shades that work well together for example, peach blush, golden bronzer, coral blush, and lavender highlighter-and use them as our foundation palette.
Then add brighter highlights and contouring to give our face dimension and definition. Finally, apply the finishing touches of mascara and gloss for an ultra-pretty finish!
Elegant Sparkle Eyeshadow Palette
To create this elegant look:
- Combine shimmery neutrals with pops of colour.
- Base our looks with a light powder foundation, and then add a few shimmery eyeshadows to the crease, along with a bronzer or blush for warmth.
- Add more colour to the lids, like apricot, peach, or coral, with a light eye shadow.
- Finish off the look with mascara and gloss for an elegant finish!
Soft Vibrant Eye Makeup
For a soft and festive look, apply eyeshadow on the base of the lid using a light colour. Apply darker shades around the outer corner of the eye for depth and dimension, then use highlighters to add brightness and sparkle.
For extra impact, apply glittery eyeshadows in various places on the face-on cheekbones, nose, brow bones for an EXPLOSIVE effect!
Tips for the Perfect Holiday Makeup Look
For a natural look, try using a light foundation with a nude or skin-tone blush and subtle eyeshadow. For a more festive look, go for darker shades of foundation and bolder eyeshadows.
For a glamorous holiday look, use heavy foundation and bright eye makeup. Use warm tones such as bronzer or blush to add definition to the face, and finish with cool tones such as lip gloss or mascara to set the look.
If we’re going for a more dramatic look, start by applying a light base with muted blush and shimmery eyeshadows. For an added boost of colour, use colourful highlighting powder or liquid highlighters in strategic areas such as the cheekbones or around the eyelids. Finally, apply black liner to create depth and definition around the eye.
If it’s a hot day and we want to add spice to our look, try incorporating bright eye shadow or a pop of colour on our cheeks. For a more muted winter look, go with neutrals on the eyes and cheeks, and add a touch of sparkle with some holiday jewels or an earring.
And finally, if it’s cold outside and raining hard, pair warm neutrals with dark eyeliner and rich browns or blacks for an added layer of protection from the elements. No matter the weather, we hope these tips help us find the perfect look for this holiday season!
Holiday Makeup for Every Occasion
Looking for some holiday makeup inspiration? Whether We’re dressing up for a festive party or just celebrating with family and friends, here are three unique looks to get us started.
The Charmed Life
This look is perfect for a lavish holiday party. Use plenty of shimmery shades to create a dazzling effect, and finish with a bright lip for extra sparkle.
The Cozy Christmas
This look is perfect for us if our holiday celebrations occur at home. Use warm tones like browns and gold to create a cozy feeling, and top it all off with a soft pink lip to add festive cheer.
The Festive Fun
Try out this eye makeup look for an extra fun and festive look. Apply black eye shadow all around the eyes to create the appearance of deep shadows, then finish with bright colours on the crease of our eyes.
Usher in the Holiday with Holiday Makeup Inspirations
From sparkling eye shadow and glossy lip gloss to bronzed cheeks and natural-looking blush, we’ve got a range of looks that will help us achieve the perfect holiday makeup look. Mix and match different shades and styles to create our unique look!
Whether for a glamorous appearance or something more subtle, our roundup of stylish holiday makeup looks will have something for everyone. So be sure to check them out before the holidays come around!
