21 Christmas makeup ideas to level-up your festive glam

We reckon the best bit about Christmas day is the lead-up. And in particular getting ready. Our glam game hasn’t had a chance to shine much lately, but party season is the moment to put that right, big time. If you fancy showing your fave lipsticks and liners a good time, but your not sure which look to go for, we’ve lined up some of our favourite Christmas makeup ideas below so you can shine just as brightly as you deserve.

Burgundy lip and lots of lashes

There’s a way of doing lips and eyes that isn’t too much. Rather than a full-on smoky eye, stick to mega lashes like Shay Mitchell, then go in on a semi-sheeny burgundy lip and keep skin looking fresh.

Pine liner

Trade out your black liner for this forest green shade for a cute nod to Christmas that’s still super chic.

Fresh, windswept cheeks

We love the look a bracing winter walk give – fresh cheeks and a cute pink nose. Build it into your glam like Jodie Smith who looks fierce and adorable at the same time.

Grunge glam 

If you want to level-up your smoky eye, incorporate a wet-look finish for a more grungey look (very in rn). 

Sparkly lids

Is it Christmas without silver eyeshadow? Hmm. Do it right like mua Ash Kholm with all-out glitz on the lid and some smoky liner along the top and bottom lash line to add definition.

Red & gold

Red and gold is a classic Christmas combo, but instead of doing gold eyeshadow, drape cheeks in gold highlighter instead for a perfect glow. 

Merlot lips

If you want something a bit different, mix up your lip shade by choosing a rich merlot over classic cherry reds.

’60s lilacs

Skip trad festive colours for something a little more unusual, we love this lavender mod eye.

Moss green shadow

Subtle green shimmer along an ultra fluttery lash line is an understated way to nod to Christmas.

Khaki-gold cat-eye

Skip jet black liquid liner for a pretty metallic like this khaki gold.

Champagne shimmer

Light, bright and beautifully festive, we love this champagne shimmer eyeshadow with peachy cheeks and a muted red lip.

Holly shades

This look is serving peak Christmas, the holly berry lip and holly leaf eye is everything.

Dash liner

Want to look fancy but not really into the whole festive thing? Try this dash liner to add interest without going gimmicky. 

Rebel smoke

This silver smoked shadow is toughened up with darker greys at the edges. The cherry on top? The cherry red lip.

Jewel tones

An opulent approach to Christmas party makeup is with jewel-toned shades like this amethyst and sapphire eye.

Graphic liner

This graphic eye makes a statement, but feels super modern and fresh.

Gold & nude

Since it’s Christmas, it would be rude not to shine bright like a diamond… right?

Teal shadow

This glitz teal eye is a knock-out and paired with fresh skin it feels bang on trend.

Floating gold liner

Emphasise your eye shape by going in with a gold liner along the crease line – the effect will be a peekaboo look that becomes visible as you flutter your eyes.

Grunge glam (with added glitz)

If you want a grunge look that feels festive, opt for smoky shades that have a bit of shimmer to them.

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