Holiday Party Glam: Festive Makeup Looks to Slay Every Celebration

The holiday season has arrived, and it’s time to talk all things glam! Sure, your outfits are important, but so are your beauty plans. We’re here to help so you can be stress-free, at least when it comes to your makeup. From glittery lids to glossy lips, festive makeup is your ticket to main-character energy at every celebration. Whether you’re hitting a cozy house party or a full-on NYE bash, these looks are designed to slay the season.

Hey There, Sparkly Eyes

When it comes to your greatest potential for instant holiday-approved impact, the eyes have it. Enter: metallic shadows, glittery liners, colored mascara and shimmer toppers. These holiday shortcuts have the payoff you need and couldn’t be easier to work with. Plan your look around color. Trending shadow and liner shades like silver, emerald and bronze can be mixed and matched to suit your style. You can also experiment with texture. Laying a shimmery shadow topper on top of a matte shade can give you dimension and a hit of gorgeous glitter. 

TIP: When putting the focus on your eyes, it’s a good idea to go with a softer lip for balance. 

Products to try:

Shimmery Shadow Stick: With trending shades like cranberry and emerald, this shadow stick makes a festive smokey eye super easy. 

Glitter Topper: Add this sparkly silver jelly topper to your eye look for instant big holiday energy. 

Sparkle Liquid Liner: Whether it’s a winged liner look or a graphic design, this sparkly liner will surely dazzle.

Burgundy Mascara: For an unexpected hint of color on lashes, this shade adds depth and richness to any holiday eye look.

Statement Lips for Every Invite

Nothing says holiday glam like a bold lip. This season, swap your everyday gloss for a shade that owns the room. A classic matte red paired with a touch of clear gloss instantly channels party energy. For something moodier, try a deep berry or dark cherry lipstick layered over a hydrating balm; it’s equal parts edgy and elegant. And if you’re more into understated glam, a rosy nude liner topped with a champagne shimmer gloss delivers that festive glow without going full drama. Pro tip: always prep with a lip mask or balm first–winter dryness is no match for a well-hydrated pout.

Products to try: 

Matte Red Lipstick: A timeless statement lip color that will last the whole night–no touch ups required.

Clear Gloss: Vinyl finish without the sticky feel, yes please!

Deep Berry Lipstick: Dark cherry tones are trending and this shade is perfect for the holiday party circuit. 

Rosy Lipliner: This long-wearing lipliner gives soft definition and a fuller looking pout. 

Golden Gloss: This reflective golden gloss is the ultimate shimmery lip topper.

That Gorgeous Skin Glow

Winter parties can be tough on skin, between navigating extreme outdoor temps and harsh indoor heating to not getting enough R&R. To the rescue? Skin helpers. Think hydrating primers to smooth and plump skin and dewy foundations to give you that gleaming holiday skin glow. Swap powder blushes for cream formulas that melt seamlessly into the skin, and add a touch of liquid highlighter across cheekbones for instant glow. To lock it all in, mist with a hydrating fixing spray instead of heavy powder to ensure your skin looks fresh, never flat. 

Products to try:

Bouncy Primer: Necessary skin prep for bouncy, hydrated and smooth results, even during the winter. 

Glow Booster: Gives skin a glowy finish that’s ultra lightweight and lets your skin breathe.

Liquid Blush: Easy to apply and blend and gives you the perfect dewy flush. 

Liquid Highlighter: This liquid gold will be your holiday highlighter go-to this season.