10 Gorgeous Christmas Make-Up Ideas You'll Want to Copy
From sweet to sparkly
By Katie Dickens
Instagram
Holiday party season is nearly upon us. From the requisite office gathering to your friends' over-the-top rager to a family get-together, your social calendar is probably already jammed with seasonal obligations. As a gift to you, here is a little inspo to help you look Insta ready for all those celebratory situations.
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1
Nearly Naked
Take advantage of low-key occasions by keeping makeup to a minimum. Here, supernaturally glowy skin is paired with equally glossy lips and lids.
Makeup by @lotstar.
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2
Color Wash
Because you can't rely on mistletoe alone if you want to make-out, this ultra romantic combo of luminous lids and pink-stained mouth might just do the trick.
Makeup by @karayoshimotobua.
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3
Chrome Eyes
This is your time to shine. Literally. Go for a reflective silver shadow, and lots of it.
Makeup by @sirjohnofficial.
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4
Under Line
Skip the classic (re: meh) cat eye and wing it out from the bottom instead. Then smudge to make it sultry.
Makeup by @hungvanngo.
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5
Sparkle, Sparkle
If there is ever a good time to make yourself over in the image of a human disco ball, it's during the holidays. Start with loads of gold shadow and finish with a liberal sprinkling of chunky glitter.
Makeup by @makemeupmissa.
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6
Double Feature
Please disregard that old, boring rule about focusing on either lips or eyes. As seen here, strength times two equals stunning.
Makeup by @rachel_goodwin.
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7
Wing It
Another option for giving your cat eye an edge is to add color, as seen here in teal.
Makeup by @beautyisboring.
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8
Red Alert
For those who prefer to go the more traditional route, it's impossible to go wrong with a red lip. Keep the rest of the face minimal to keep it fresh.
Makeup by @dmartnyc.
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9
Twinkle in the Eye
Here's proof that sparkles can be subtle. Punctuate your eyes with a bit of the shiny stuff on the inner and outer corners. Totally casual.
Makeup by @erinparsonsmakeup.
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10
Darker Still
Don't feel obligated to make your face festive. Instead, take a dark turn with this season's deep purple lip.