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15 of the Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas
Bring on the sexy, the sultry, and the smolder.
By You know a holiday beauty look when you see it—maybe there's some glitter strewn about, or a pop of velvety red lipstick. And don't forget that this is the one time of year you get a pass on a little too much highlighter. Now that we're heading into party season, let these red carpet and runway beauty looks inspire you to put a festive spin on your usual makeup.
Go Glamorous
Glossy cranberry-colored lips take Cara Delevingne's makeup from day to night.
Natural Wonders
Joan Smalls demonstrates the holiday version of no makeup-makeup: full brows, feathery lashes, radiant skin, and matte nude lips.
Smoke Show
Lily Donaldson's gunmetal gray eye makeup is the epitome of holiday chic.
The New Neutral
Make a singular makeup statement with metallic lipstick (and maybe a hint of mascara). These vintage Urban Decay shades are back in a new creamy formula for a limited time.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Vintage Capsule Collection lipsticks in Smog and Roach, $17 each, urbandecay.com.
Star Bright
When your outfit is the star attraction, a neutral makeup palette of champagne and rosy hues will complement, not compete.
Stroke of Midnight
Makeup artists are always telling us blue shadow makes brown eyes pop. Emily Ratajkowski is living proof.
Make Me Blush
In the dead of winter, fake a healthy flush with makeup artist Troy Surratt's glow-inducing blushes.
Surratt Artistique Blush, $32 each, sephora.com.
Full-On Fringe
Kate Upton puts her lashes front and center with otherwise barely-there makeup.
Golden Girl
Gigi Hadid is pure (rose) gold. Pair sheer washes of shimmer on the face and eyes with a statement coat.
Lit from Within
No makeup look is complete without glowing skin. Guerlain's new complexion correcting pearls impart fresh radiance.
Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Legende, $65, nordstrom.com.
Love This Liner
Queen of the cat eye, model Jourdan Dunn, offsets an inky swipe of liner with fluttery lashes and bold brows.
Red Hot
A bright red lip worn with fresh-faced skin is the easiest way to look elegant in seconds.
Liquid Matte
This cherry-red matte stain can be used on both lips and cheeks for the easiest pop of color.
Christian Dior Limited Edition Diorific Matte Fluid Velvet Colour Lip & Cheek in Luxury, $38, neimanmarcus.com.
Disco Lids
If glittery eyelids are your goal, follow Ellie Bamber's lead by leaving skin, lips, and hair minimal.
Luxe Lacquers
Update an everyday manicure with sophisticated, sparkly shades from YSL.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté La Lacque Couture in Gold Clash and Silver Clash, $28 each, nordstrom.com.
