In girl world, Christmas is the perfect time to pair seasonal sparkle with runway-worthy makeup
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights and festive holiday outfits—and the perfect time to let your beauty shine. While your wardrobe sets the tone, it’s your makeup look that will truly embody the magic of the season. This year, take a page from the world of high fashion and elevate your holiday glam with makeup that dazzles and truly channels the Christmas spirit. Let your creativity unwrap its full potential with these festive beauty ideas, note-taking encouraged.
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All That Glitter Is Gold (And Silver)
The show-stopping sparkling eyes on Loewe’s Spring/Summer 2025 Collection blends the trend of metallic colors with glitter, the perennial stars of this time of year. Take this as your cue to experiment this holiday season—swipe metallic makeup and glitter over the lids to create a Christmas-coded look brimming with holiday cheer.
Lips That Shine: Frosted or Glossed
Frosty lips will easily add a hint of celebratory shimmer, as seen on the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2025 show. Eyeshadow was used to create a metallic glitter lip liner, creating a bold contrast that defined the lips while maintaining a frosty, glamorous effect.
Glitzy glosses of the early aughts live on many a holiday beauty mood board. As the early-2000s revival continued, so did the return of lip gloss, showcased at Blumarine’s Spring 2022 runway (body glitter, of course, is optional). Glossed lips also made their mark at the sporty Boss x Russell Athletic 2022 show, lending a subtle hint of shine to the puckers.
Drama in Every Blink
Grab inspiration from Chanel’s beauty playbook and give your eyeliner a festive twist this season with sequins. Start with a classic black liner (skip the wing) and apply a thin layer of clear or black eyelash glue once it’s set. Then carefully place eye-safe sequins or face gems along the line to add a dazzling touch of drama to your makeup.
Another beauty look worth bookmarking for show-stopping glam this party season is bejewelled eyeliner, as seen at Chopova Lowena’s spring/summer 2025 show. Expanding beyond the lids, the makeup artist adorned the area beneath the lash line, beautifully accentuating the entire eye contour for a captivating look.
Beauty notes from Pat McGrath’s Valentino Women’s RTW Spring 2020 say you can elevate your glamorous look to new holiday heights with gold glitter lashes. In Luar’s Fall/Winter 2024 show, Raoul Alejandre introduced pops of color to the magical mix of glitter lashes and shimmering eyeshadow. Don’t forget: it’s the lashes that truly light up the gaze.
Under-the-Mistletoe Kiss
For that sultry, just-kissed-under-the-mistletoe look, take inspiration from the recent Simone Rocha show. While red lipstick is a holiday classic, add an unexpected twist with a blurred, two-tone lip by blending two shades together. This look is perfect for those wanting to bring a touch of sensuality to their festive makeup. The best part? Precision isn’t required for this burgundy pout—it’s meant to have a little messiness and charm.
Photos and Featured Image: VALENTINO, LOEWE, BUSTLE, DESIGN SCENE, CHANEL (via Website), LAUREN FREYNOLDS, RAOUL ALEJANDRE, SIMONE ROCHA (via Instagram)
