The halls are decked and the trees are topped; now, it’s time to let your Xmas makeup exude the same level of festive cheer. Between red and green combos for Christmas Day and glitzy accents that dazzle under the festive lights, there’s no shortage of Christmas makeup looks to choose from.
Below, we’re sharing our top seasonal looks of the year – from dazzling Christmas eye makeup looks to luxurious Christmas lips. These stunning looks are guaranteed to have you jingling all the way through any event.
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It’s the one day of the year when extra sparkle is practically mandatory – so here are three of our fave Xmas Day makeup looks to help you outshine even the tree!
Glamorous Golden Eyes and Red Lips
Nothing screams classic Christmas glamour quite like a golden smoky eye. To get the look, you’ll want to grab an eyeshadow blending brush and a palette that offers at least one shade of gold.
Your first port of call should be our Holiday Gingerbaddie Palette, designed especially for this season. This Christmas eyeshadow palette houses 10 shades of buttery mattes, dazzling shimmers and rich metallics – perfect for creating bold festive looks this winter.
Complement the boldness of your eyes with an Old Hollywood-inspired red lip – and look no further than our Shine Loud High Shine Lip Colour. This long-lasting, ultra-pigmented gloss is available in a range of reds, from crimson and brick to berry and fiery orange. Use our Virtual Try-On tool to play around with different colours and find your perfect shade.
Glittery Gold Eyeliner and Bold Brows
Experiment with gold eyeliner for a more minimalist approach to your Xmas Day makeup. It’s simple but doesn’t skimp on making an impact. Glide an eyeliner pencil like the Epic Wear Waterproof Eyeliner Stick in Gold Plated across your upper lash line for an easy holiday makeup look. Or, extend the liner past the outer corners of your eyes to create a more dramatic wing.
Now that your eyes are all glammed up, define your brows to pull the striking look together. A few swipes of tinted brow mascara can help fill, shape and sculpt your arches to perfection. Our Thick It. Stick It! Brow Mascara is just what you need to help craft a lush, enviable brow.
Red Glitter and Green Liner
You didn’t think we’d skip over the quintessential Christmas duo, did you? A red-and-green combo is a surefire way to feel – and look – holly-jolly this Xmas Day.
Apply red glitter to your eyelids and accentuate your lash line with green liner. The result is sparkling yet playful and takes only a few minutes to complete if time is of the essence. Our Ultimate Glow Shots in Raspberry Rave and our Epic Wear Waterproof Eyeliner Stick in Emerald Cut go together like mince pies and Christmas Eve.
Christmas Party Makeup Looks
Between cosy family gatherings, festive office parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s no shortage of opportunities to have fun with your look. Here are three Xmas party makeup looks to help you slay the season in style.
Chunky Glitter Lids
Our unofficial motto is: the more bling at a Christmas party, the better! Pick a vivid matte eyeshadow to apply to your eyelids, then go over it with a similar shade of chunky glitter from our Metallic Eye Glitter collection. The shadow will help the glitter appear more saturated and also help prevent the twinkling flecks from settling into the crease of your eyelid.
Pair your glitter lids with our Holiday Buttermelt Face Palette for a festive glow that lasts up to 12 hours. Complete this simple Christmas makeup look with matte lips using our Holiday Smushy Matte Lip Balm – and you’re mistletoe-ready!
Luxurious Metallic Gold Lips
Perk up your pucker with metallic gold lipstick, which is surprisingly wearable in shades like yellow gold and rose gold. Unlike a smoky eye and red lip combo, you’ll want your eye makeup here to be more muted so your gilded pout takes centre stage.
If an all-over metallic lip sounds out of your comfort zone, dip your toes into the trend instead. To do so, use a clean fingertip to blend a bit of Ultimate Glow Shots in Golden Goji onto your cupid’s bow for a subtly opulent effect.
Snow Queen Rhinestone Details
Stand out in a sea of partygoers by adding adhesive rhinestones or crystals to your Christmas party makeup. There are many ways to rock these glam stick-ons, but our preferred methods are accenting the corners of your eyes or using them to underscore the curvature of your brows. Feel free to experiment with whatever placement you like – it’s Christmas, so anything goes.
We especially love pairing rhinestones with bold, colourful shadow. Our Holiday Gingerbaddie Palette saves the day once again! Combine metallics and shimmering shades in any number of ways for a one-of-a-kind party look.
Time to put those festive looks to the test. Stock up on your NYX faves and get creative!
