9 Stunning Christmas Makeup Ideas To Try This Year
Knock, knock! Santa’s here and so is the festive cheer. As the year wraps up, Christmas reds, greens, and a hint of glitter become holiday staples — and your makeup should match the vibe. Whether you’re donning a sparkly red dress, a bold green outfit, or mixing both, the right Christmas makeup look can instantly elevate your style. The goal? Balance festive glam with elegance. To make your holiday glam effortless and fun, here are some simple Christmas makeup ideas to help you slay in style.
What Are The Top Christmas Makeup Ideas?
- Au Naturel : Prep dewy base, apply concealer, add cream blush, sweep nude shadow, curl lashes, brush brows fluffy, and finish with lip balm.
- Colourful Christmas : Prime lids, apply emerald shimmer, add silver/white liner, apply mascara, dust rosy blush, finish with rosy lips.
- Shimmer & Shine : Apply glitter shadow, highlight inner corners, tightline with kajal, add mascara, glossy lips, soft glow skin finish.
- All Things Red : Blend red shadow, draw wing liner, add wine-tone blush, apply bold crimson lip, set glowing base.
- Festive Glam : Gold lids with brown crease depth, sculpt brows, dewy foundation, subtle contour + highlighter, berry lipstick.
- Frosted Fairy Glow : Silver lids with lilac/pink tint, icy inner shimmer, fluttery lashes, pearl-pink blush, juicy gloss.
- Candy Cane Pop : Red wing liner, white graphic line below, light mascara, rosy cheeks, glass-finish lips.
- Evergreen Smokey Elegance : Emerald smokey eye, tap gold sparkle, liner + mascara, nude lipstick, soft matte-glow complexion.
- Cranberry Sleigh Glam : Berry smokey eyes, luminous base, rosy cheeks, glossy cranberry lip, set with radiant mist.
Christmas Makeup Ideas
Let the fun begin! Pour your creative juices and evoke the festive vibe with these magical Christmas makeup ideas and steps.
1. Au naturel
If you prefer the no-makeup makeup look, why not try the same for the upcoming festive season? Start by layering a dewy base with dewy primer and foundation, apply a brightening concealer, and a swift sweep of blush to bring dreamy simplicity to your Christmas Day makeup. For eyes, stick to nude tones and fluffy brows to make this minimal Christmas eye makeup feel cosy and authentic. Complete the look with tinted lip balm.
2. Colourful Christmas
Christmas is a perfect time to experiment with bright and bold hues. Our next Christmas makeup look hence dares to play with bright green shimmery eyeshadow, which gleams like tree ornaments evoked through makeup. To create this Christmas eye makeup, prep the base with an eyeshadow primer or concealer. Apply neutral tone and sweep emerald eyeshadow, wing out with silver or white eyeliner, and flutter dramatic mascara. Lock it in with a rosy lip stain to flaunt a fun Christmas Day makeup look, perfect for festive brunches and secret Santa selfies.
3. Shimmer & Shine
This Christmas, get all sparkly! Create a radiant Christmas eye makeup by applying matte eyeshadow in the crease, shimmery or glittery shadow to the lid, focusing on the centre. Blend well. You can add glitter glue for more impact. Highlight the inner corner with a light gold shade. Tightline your waterline and upper lash line with kajal and eyeliner, followed by mascara. Finish with glazed lips to make this magical Christmas makeup idea more glistening like fairy lights.
4. All Things Red
Nothing says festive like ruby tones. Pick a Christmas makeup look that plays with red eyeshadow and winged eyeliner style for the eyes, wine blush for the cheeks, and a matte crimson hue for the lips. This monochrome makeup masterpiece is perfect for cosy gatherings.
5. Festive Glam
Hosting a Christmas party at your house? Well, pair your outfit with this easy Christmas makeup idea. Keep your face makeup subtle and dewy. Start with a hydrating skincare regimen and move on to apply dewy primer and luminating foundation. For the eyes, glide golden shades on the lids, deepen the outer corner with brown accents, apply highlighter in the inner corner and brow bone, and pair with bold kajal and mascara. Fix uneven eyebrows using eyebrow pencil and complete the elegance with berry lipstick.
6. Frosted Fairy Glow
Team snow-queens, assemble here! We are about to share a frosted Christmas Day makeup look that will make you gleam like fresh snow under winter moonlight! Sweep silver eyeshadow across the lids and blend a soft lilac or pale pink at the outer corner. Apply shimmer in the inner corner. Finish with fluttery lashes and a dusting of highlight on the cheekbones and nose tip for that snow-kissed sparkle. Load your cheeks and lips with pearl-pink blush and lip gloss.
7. Candy Cane Pop
Red-and-white eyeliner wings deliver this sweet twist. Draw a sharp red winged eyeliner style on the upper lash line, then add a crisp white wing along the lower lash line to create a double-wing effect. You can create a geometric pattern where the red and white lines intersect to pull off the trending graphic eyeliner style. Finish this Christmas makeup look with mascara. Pair with rosy cheeks and glossy lips for a clean festive look.
8. Evergreen Smokey Elegance
Emerald smokey eye makeup and deep forest eyeliner bring warm winter-forest vibes to your Christmas makeup. Accentuate the look with a dash of golden shimmer at the centre of the lid to make this luxe Christmas eye makeup sparkle like ornaments. Finish with nude lipshade.
9. Cranberry Sleigh Glam
A berry-toned smokey eyes paired with a glossy cranberry pout create a rich, romantic Christmas makeup look. Go for a lightweight base and elevate the look further with rosy cheeks, well-defined brows, and a touch of highlighter.
Pro Tip: Follow your CTM (cleansing, toning, and moisturizing) routine and apply primer before starting your Christmas makeup look. Finally, set the look with a makeup setting spray.
Festive Outfit & Accessory Pairings
Here are some outfit and accessory recommendations to pair with the above-mentioned stunning Christmas makeup ideas.
Outfits
• Velvet dress in red or emerald
• Sequin mini or satin slip
• Chic winter co-ord or knit set
• Classic black dress with gold accents
Accessories
• Pearl studs or snowflake earrings
• Velvet or satin headband
• Gold dainty layered chains
• Mini clutch + delicate bracelet
Whether you prefer minimal makeup, love shimmer, or crave bold glam, our carefully curated Christmas makeup ideas will make you sparkle like holiday lights. So, deck the halls, glam your glow, and step into the season with confidence, charm, and twinkling festive magic. Merry glam-Christmas, beautiful!
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