'Tis the Season to Shine: 5 Must-Try Holiday Makeup Trends
The holiday season is upon us, and it's the perfect time to update your makeup routine with the latest trends. Whether you're attending a festive soirée or celebrating virtually, we’ve curated a list of six sizzling holiday makeup trends to ensure you sparkle and shine this season.
Gilded Glamour
Steal the spotlight in all your Gilded Glamour. All that glitters is gold, after all, so let metallics and shimmer take center stage — especially in eyeshadows. Try this luxe metallic eyeshadow palette (which we love for its long-lasting, high-impact pigment) that will make your eyes gleam like precious metals.
Berry Bliss
Get into a festive spirit with a Berry Bliss beauty theme, which is all about deep berry tones. (It’s universally flattering and for those who are intimidated by traditional reds or rich burgundies, berry shades are an easy way to start experimenting with color.) A velvety matte lipstick, like this dramatic berry lipstick, will give you a bold, statement lip perfect for those cozy holiday gatherings. Line your lips with a matte lip pencil for maximum impact, or use your finger to blend and blur the edges of your lipstick for a more natural, just-bitten finish.
Velvet Vixen Eyes
Elevate your eye game with Velvet Vixen Eyes, a timeless look that feels especially apropos during the holidays. It’s all about exaggerating your features: a softened wing liner and lashes that enhance that cat-eye effect, framed with a sculpted (though soft, still — it’s all about blending!) contour. Get the look using this dramatic velvet eyeliner and lush lash mascara duo for a sultry smoky eye and voluminous lashes.
Subtle Shimmer
For an understated yet chic look, opt for Subtle Shimmer. Enhance your natural beauty with a soft, luminous glow using the On-The-Glow Blush and Illuminator from Wander Beauty for a rosy, flushed finish. Dab a touch of gold-flecked gloss in the center of your lips for a shimmering highlight, and don’t be afraid to make your products multitask. A hint of shine on your eyes — just above the iris or in your inner corners — adds dimension and a festive touch; this Westman Atelier highlighter is one of our favorites to use on both cheeks and lids.
Metallic Lips
Metallic Lips are having a moment, too. Go all out with shimmer from lid to lips if you’re a maximalist, but if you’re more of a minimalist, try the trend in one place at a time. Pair a shimmering lip with a more neutral satin or matte eye look. One of our favorites is this Metallic Liquid Lipstick, which comes in every shade from amped-up mauves to a rich black cherry shade.
