Latest Holiday Makeup Tips and Looks
/The holiday season is a magical time of year when people come together to celebrate, exchange gifts, and create lasting memories. It's also a time when many want to look their absolute best at parties, events, and family gatherings. With the right makeup tips and techniques, you can shine this holiday season and feel confident and beautiful. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore some inspiring holiday makeup looks, tips for amping up your normal makeup routine, advice for photography and videography, and techniques for long-wear makeup that will last through every festive event.
Festive Eyes
The eyes are often the focal point of any holiday beauty look. Play up your peepers with metallic, shimmery, and glittery accents that add drama and flair.
Use a cream shadow base in a nude or gold tone all over the lid up to the brow bone before applying your other eye shadows. This helps the colors really stand out and pop. Some great options are the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour, and MAC Paint Pot.
Glittery eyeliner takes your standard black or brown liner to a whole new festive dimension. Use a wet liner brush with a product like the Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner or Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow. Apply along the upper lash line or along the lower waterline.
Green, gold, plum, cranberry, and chocolate brown eyeshadows give a rich, festive vibe. The Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Palette in Ablaze has all of those perfect holiday tones. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette and Natasha Denona Gold Palette are also ideal for holiday glam.
For major drama and sparkle, press a metallic glitter eyeshadow like the Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Smoky Storm all over the lid up to the crease. Top it with a matte dark brown shadow in the crease to define.
Think outside the box for liner shapes. Try any of the following:
- Winged liner with a subtle flick
- Bright white or metallic liner on the lower waterline to make eyes pop
- Double winged liner with a flick on top and bottom lash lines
- Outside lower corner wing for a cat eye effect
- Metallic or colored liner swept along the upper lash line and diffused outward
Finish eye looks with two or three coats of black mascara or brown mascara for a softer look. Use the tips of the wand to really separate and define lashes. Top with metallic mascara like the YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils The Shock for extra shine.
For false lashes, go with either dramatic, ultra-glam styles or natural, fluttery wispy ones. The Ardell Mega Volume #217 lashes are perfect for adding volume without going over-the-top. For sparkly, eye-catching lashes, try the Tarte Tarteist Pro Lashes in Goddess. Use a lash primer like the Lancome Cils Booster XL to prep lashes.
Festive Yet Flattering Face Makeup
The key to gorgeous holiday face makeup is achieving a balance between festive and flattering. Warm, shimmery tones flatter most skin tones, while contour creates definition for camera-ready looks.
Prep skin with a hydrating, illuminating primer like the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter to give your skin that lit-from-within glow. Follow with a medium coverage foundation like the Makeup Forever Ultra HD or a BB cream like Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm for light, even coverage.
Conceal under eyes and any blemishes or discoloration with a creamy concealer like the Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer. Use a damp sponge to blend out edges.
Set face makeup in place with a universal translucent powder like Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder or Dermablend Loose Setting Powder. Pay special attention to the t-zone.
Sweep a neutral bronzer across forehead, cheeks, and jawline to add warmth and definition. Try a matte bronzer like the Benefit Hoola Bronzer or shimmery bronzer like the Becca Sunlit Bronzer. Use a fluffy brush and blend well so there are no harsh lines.
Warm up the apples of the cheeks with blush in berry, plum, peach, or rose gold tones. The Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Bittersweet or Video call gloss are universally flattering.
Play up your features with highlight on the cheekbones, brow bone, and cupid's bow. Powder highlighters like the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop give intense shine. For a natural glow, try cream highlighters like the RMS Beauty Living Luminizer.
Finish with a setting spray like the Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray for up to 24 hours of perfectly set makeup.
Festive Lip Looks
When it comes to holiday lips, go for richer tones, luminous metallics, and longer wear formuals that will last through all your mistletoe moments.
Deep reds, burgundies, and plums give off a sultry yet sophisticated vibe. The YSL Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain in Black Red Code delivers rich, festive color with a lightweight feel. For the perfect application, start from the cupid's bow and work outward using a lip brush.
"My Lips But Better" in holiday shades is another gorgeous lip look that's flattering on everyone. Try the Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss in Free Spirit or Cranberry for pops of color and non-sticky shine. Use a lip liner in a close shade first to prevent feathering.
Metallic lips are having a major moment and add serious wow factor for holiday soirées. Some stellar options are the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Champagne Wishes, Tom Ford Lip Lacquer Liquid Lipstick in Black Diamond, and the Anastasia Beverly Hills Metallic Lipstick in Sassy. Use a lip scrub first to smooth texture and apply to bare lips for maximum impact.
For especially long wear, go for liquid lipsticks or lip stains which are less likely to smudge or transfer. The Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick has an incredible range of holiday-perfect shades with up to 12 hours of duration. Finish with a clear gloss on top for shine and comfort.
Exfoliate and prime lips with moisturizing, nourishing products like the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and Sara Happ The Lip Scrub prior to lipstick application. Stay hydrated and use a lip balm or oil like the Dior Lip Glow Oil throughout the day to keep lips looking plump and luscious for mistletoe moments.
Photography and Videography Tips
Photos and video are sure to happen at holiday gatherings and events. Amp up your makeup routine to look picture perfect on camera with these pro tips:
- Use a foundation a shade darker than your natural skin tone for defined features that don't get washed out by flash
- Contour with a bronzer 2 shades deeper than your skin and blush in a warm pink or peach tone
- Highlight the high points of your face with a luminizing powder or liquid highlighter
- Fill in brows with an eyebrow pencil and use a tinted brow gel to keep them in place
- Curl lashes and apply 2-3 coats of volumizing mascara in black or brown
- Line lips and fill in with liner a shade lighter than lipstick before applying color
- Powder oily spots like the t-zone to avoid shine in photos
- Blot shine throughout the day and touch up makeup before filming
- Use finishing powder or spray avoid melting and slipping
- Set makeup with translucent powder focusing on t-zone, chin and smile lines
By following these tips, you'll shine both in person and on camera. Strike a pose!
Long-Lasting Makeup for All-Night Events
Holiday parties, dinners, and events often go late into the night. With the right makeup products and application techniques, you can ensure your glam lasts just as long as the festivities.
Use an oil-free primer like the Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector as a base for smoother makeup application and oil control. Follow with a full coverage matte foundation formulated for long wear like the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup or the Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Foundation.
Cream or powder blush, bronzer, eyeshadow and lip color made specifically for long duration are less likely to fade or migrate. Try the Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush, Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, and the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil.
After applying face makeup, spritz liberally with the Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray which contains polymers to bind makeup in place. Follow with a pressed powder like the Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Setting Powder dusted all over the face using a large fluffy brush.
LINE lips completely with a matching lip liner and fill in with more liner before applying lipstick. Go over top with a clear lip gloss and use a small concealer brush to perfect edges. Reapply as needed.
At the end of the night or whenever you notice fading, slick on another layer of setting spray and use blotting papers or pressed powder to touch up shine zones. Carry color corrector and concealer for quick touch ups. Your makeup will stay magnificently festive the whole time.
Inspiring Holiday Makeup Looks
Now that we've covered techniques and tips, let's get into some inspiring, gorgeous holiday makeup looks you can recreate this season. Go glam, go bold, go luminous!
Winterberry Eyes & Rouge Lips
Deep cranberry shadow makes eyes pop while bright matte red lips create a timelessly festive pairing. Sweep a shimmery champagne shadow across the lid up to the brow bone to open up the eyes. Run a matte cranberry shadow through the crease, outer corners, and below lower lash line. Add definition with black liquid liner along upper lash line and mascara on top and bottom lashes. Finish lips with a blue-red matte liquid lipstick topped with clear gloss.
Icicle Eyes & Metallic Nude Lips
Frosty silver shadow and chrome nude lips evokes an icy winter vibe. Apply a gunmetal and silver metallic shadow across lids and extend outward and upward. Highlight inner corners with a pearly white shimmer shadow. Line lower waterline with smudgy silver pencil liner and add mascara. Try a nude lipstick with silver flecks like Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Stark Naked.
Royal Jewel Tones
Vibrant gem tones like emerald, sapphire, and rich gold are ultra glamorous and regal. Pair emerald eye shadow with a ruby red lip for show-stopping color. Dust gold shadow across the lid and blend matte emerald into the crease and lower lash line. For lips, go with a cool blue-toned cherry red like NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Don't Stop.
Gilded Goddess
Channel Art Deco glamour with black winged liner, rose gold lids, and nude glossy lips. Apply black liquid liner in retro cateye flicks and brush through full, flared lashes. Sweep an iridescent rose gold cream shadow like ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Ritz all over lids. Finish with a creamy nude lip gloss like Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Lip + Cheek Balm.
Plum & Rose Mauve Dream
Mauvy plum shadow and rose mauve lips creates an elegant, feminine pairing ideal for evenings. Apply a shimmering pink champagne shadow all over lids as a base. Sweep a matte plum shadow through the crease and a shimmery lilac shadow on center lid. Try a muted rrose mauve lip color like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Thistle and top with clear gloss.
Glittering Golden Goddess
Amp up your inner holiday diva with gilded glitter eyes and bold red lips. Press an opaque gold glitter eyeshadow like Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Golden Goddess all over lids. Add definition with warm brown shadow blended along upper and lower lash lines. Finish with the ultimate red lip using NARS Matte Velvet Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl. Dab clear gloss atop the center of lips.
Forest Fairy Queen
Channel ethereal fairy vibes with emerald shadow, lots of mascara, and berry lips. Sweep metallic emerald cream shadow across lids and lower lash line. Curl lashes and coat with 3-4 layers of volumizing black mascara, focusing at the center. Try a berry lip stain like YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain in 404 Rouge Rock.
Galaxy Chic
Interstellar eyes, glowing skin, and nude lips makes for out-of-this-world glam. Apply a glittery gunmetal shadow across lid and sweep a dark purple shadow through the crease. Blend shades outward toward temples. Add tons of black mascara. Dust highlighter like Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed - Moonstone across cheekbones, down nose, inner corners, cupid's bow, and brow bones. Finish with a creamy nude lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb.
Rose Gold Elegance
The perfect combo of romantic, rosy pink and molten gold. Apply a metallic rose gold shadow across the lid from lash line to brow bone. Use a matte dusty mauve shadow through the crease for definition. Sweep gold illuminizer along cheekbones and finish with a petal pink gloss like Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm.
Smoldering Smokey Eye & Fuchsia Lips
This smoking hot combo instantly amps up any holiday look. Blend shimmery slate gray shadow from lash line to brow bone and along lower lash line. Smudge a black shadow along upper and lower lash lines. Finish with matte fuchsia lip color like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Glistening Cranberry & Rose
A universally flattering, soft holiday pairing featuring shimmering cranberry lids and tender pink rose lips. Sweep a shimmering burgundy shadow like Ulta Eye Shadow in Garnet from lash line to brow and along lower lash line. Dust highlighter like Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop across cheekbones. Finish with glossy pink rose lipstick topped with gloss.
Merlot & Gold
Sultry wine colored shadow paired with molten gold lips creates instant old Hollywood vintage glamour. Sweep a matte merlot shadow across lids from lash line to brow and along lower lash line. Line lips completely with a brown lip liner and top with a metallic gold lipstick like Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Goldmine.
Vintage Holiday Glam
A crimson lip, winged liner, and pearls exude timeless retro elegance. Line upper lash line with liquid or gel liner, extending outward and upward. Apply false lashes and volumizing mascara. Dust highlighter along cheekbones and finish with the ultimate holiday red lip, Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in Starwoman topped with clear gloss.
Marsala Magic
Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year Marsala is a sophisticated wine hue that dazzles for evening. Sweep bronze shadow across lids. Blend a matte marsala shadow through crease and lower lash line. Highlight brow bone with shimmery champagne shadow and line eyes with black liquid liner. Try a matte marsala lip color like Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Trendsetter topped with clear gloss.
Snow Princess
Icy blue shadow, lots of highlight, and nude glossy lips evokes an ethereal winter princess. Sweep shimmery ice blue shadow across lids from lash line to brow bone and inner corner. Apply black liner tight along upper lash line and add a silvery white shadow at inner corners. Dust highlighter like Becca Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector in Pearl across cheekbones, down nose, and cupid's bow. Finish with a nude gloss like NARS Lip Gloss in Orgasm.
Tangerine Dream
A bright citrus eye look paired with rich red lips. Apply a matte neon orange shadow across lids from lash line to brow and blend upward. Run a warm chocolate shadow lightly through crease as definition. Brush a bright shimmery white shadow at inner corners. Line eyes with black liquid liner and add mascara. Finish with classic matte true red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Sophisticated Smoky Eye & Nude Mauve Lip
A sultry smokey eye paired with a neutral rose mauve lip creates simple yet glamorous elegance. Sweep a shimmery taupe shadow across lids from lash line to crease. Blend a matte charcoal shadow in the crease and outer corners. Line upper lash line with black pencil liner and add mascara. Try a moisturizing nude mauve lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Blushing Mauve.
Spiced Cider Lips & Glimmering Gold Eye
Warm, shimmering eye look paired with a rich cinnamon lip creates cozy, festive chic. Press a glistening gold cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Amber Rush all over lids up to the brow bone. Add tons of black mascara. Line and fill lips completely with a brown liner and top with a creamy cinnamon lipstick like MAC Lipstick in Spirit.
Berry Bella
A fresh-faced berry eye look with nude lips lets the sweet yet sultry shadow pop. Sweep a shimmery berry shadow from lash line to crease. Run a deeper matte berry shadow along lower lash line and lightly through outer crease. Highlight inner corners with a pearly white shadow. Try a creamy nude lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Nude Attitude.
Boho Berry
Dusty lilac shadow, berry lips, and a fun faux fur coat exude boho charm. Apply a shimmery lilac shadow across lids, extend outward and upward. Blend the edges for a soft, diffused look. Add black mascara on top and bottom lashes. Try a deep berry lipstick like NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Endangered Red. Top with clear gloss for sheen. Pair with a faux fur coat or stole for special seasonal flair.
Frozen Iridescence
Create a magical wintry vibe with pearly blue and violet shadow topped with icy glossy lips. Sweep an iridescent icy blue cream shadow like NYX Primal Colors in Hot Blue across lids. Dust a shimmery violet shadow lightly through the crease and lower lash line. Highlight inner corners with more blue shadow. Finish with a clear icy gloss like NARS Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm for mirror-like shine.
Regal Emerald
Channel your inner queen with bold emerald eye look and punchy red lips. Press a shimmery emerald cream shadow across lids up to the brow bone. Define crease with a darker forest green matte shadow. Highlight inner corners with metallic gold shadow. Line eyes with black liquid liner and add mascara. Try classic matte cherry red lip, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl.
Berry & Burgundy Ombre Lips
Gradient lips in berry and burgundy tones create stunning ombre effect. Line and fill lips completely with a burgundy liner. Press a berry lipstick into the center of lips blending outward. Top with clear gloss for shine. Add matching burgundy and berry shadows swept from lash line to crease for a pulled together holiday look.
Golden Nude Shimmer
Molten gold and nude pink shadow creates romantic shimmering lids, paired with peach glossy lips. Press a liquid shimmer shadow like Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Kitten Karma across lids up to brow bone. Sweep a rosy nude shadow like L'Oreal Amber Rush through crease. Try Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Curvy Candy for a lush, juicy pout.
Smoky Forest Eyes & Scarlet Lips
The classic pairing of smoldering smokey shadow and siren red lips, ideal for holiday nights. Blend a shimmery olive shadow across lids. Run a dark forest green shadow through crease and along lower lash line. Add black liner along upper lash line and tons of mascara. Try blue-red lipstick like NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl.
Champagne Shine & Punchy Pink Lips
Brilliantly highlighted skin paired with matte hot pink lips creates showstopping contrast. Sweep a shimmery champagne shadow from lash line to brow bone to intensify eyes. Dust highlighter like Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Pearl liberally along cheekbones, down nose, above brows, and cupid's bow. Finish with matte blue-pink lipstick like Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Outlaw.
Gilded Cocoa Smokey Eye & Berry Lips
Rich metallic brown shadow paired with juicy berry lips exudes luxe elegance. Press a coppery shadow like L'Oreal Infallible in Amber Rush across lids up to crease. Blend a matte deep brown shadow through crease and lower lash line. Add tons of black mascara. Try a moisturizing berry lipstick like Burt's Bees Lipstick in Napa Vineyard and top with clear gloss.
Pearlescent Champagne & Orchid Lips
Luminous skin, pearly shadow, and statement orchid lips makes an unforgettable holiday beauty look. Apply a champagne shimmer cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold all over lids. Dust highlighter like Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Pearl heavily along cheekbones and the highest points of face. Finish with a matte orchid purple lipstick like Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Reverb.
Frosty Cranberry & Burgundy Lips
Cool-toned cranberry shadow paired with rich wine lips exudes vintage charm. Sweep a shimmery metallic cranberry shadow across lids from lash line to crease. Lightly blend out edges for a diffused look. Line and fill in lips completely with a matching cranberry liner and top with a creamy burgundy lipstick like Bite Beauty Cream Lipstick in Bordeaux. Add clear gloss for shine.
Glittering Champagne Eye & Cherry Red Pout
Ultra shimmering gilded lids with the perfect matte poppy red pout creates showstopping holiday glamour. Press a metallic champagne cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Au Naturel across lids up to brow bone. Add definition by lightly blending a matte brown shadow through crease. Try classic blue-red retro matte lipstick, Besame Cosmetics Red Velvet Lipstick.
Glistening Golden Bronze
Molten bronze shadow, sun-kissed skin, and peach nude lips emulate gilded goddess vibes. Sweep a coppery bronze cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Amber Rush from lash line to brow bone all over lids. Contour cheeks with a matte bronzer and highlight with golden powder. Finish with a creamy peach nude lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Blushing Nude.
Vintage Vamp
Channel your inner vintage siren with a black cherry lip, winged liner and rose gold shadow. Line upper lash line with black liquid liner, extending up and outward. Sweep a metallic rose gold shadow from lash line to crease. Try blackened cherry lipstick like NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Train Bleu and blot to a stain.
Mystic Forest Eyes & Plum Wine Lips
Smokey green shadow paired with vampy plum creates bewitching beauty. Sweep a shimmery olive shadow across lid. Run a shimmery forest green shadow through crease and lower lash line. Line eyes with black liquid liner and add mascara. Try a deep plum lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Black Truffle.
Chocolate Dipped Berries
Rich chocolate shadow makes hazel and blue eyes pop while juicy berry lips add festive lushness. Sweep a shimmery chocolate shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Add definition with a matte cocoa shadow blended lightly through the crease. Try a hydrating berry lipstick like Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Curvy Candy.
Gilded Golden Eyes & Fuchsia Pout
Dramatic golden shadow paired with vivid matte fuchsia lips packs serious holiday impact. Press a molten gold cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Paints Metallics in Gilded Envy across lids up to brow bones. Line and fill lips with a matching fuchsia liner and top with a matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Winter Sky Eyes & Cherry Cider Lips
A cool-toned eye look paired with spiced cider lips blends icy and cozy vibes. Sweep a shimmery slate blue shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Rim lower lash line with a deep navy shadow. Try a hydrating cinnamon lipstick like Burt's Bees Lipstick in Suede Splash topped with clear gloss.
Sultry Smokey Eye & Barely-There Pink
Darling flushed cheeks, tons of mascara, and tender pink lips keep this smokey eye soft and pretty. Blend a matte charcoal shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Sweep a deep eggplant shadow along lower lash line. After mascara, dust blush on the apples of cheeks and try a creamy pale pink lipstick like Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
Pearl & Plum
Shimmering pearly eye look with rich wine-stained lips brings yin and yang intrigue. Apply a pearly cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Amethyst all over lids. Blend the edges for a soft, diffused look. Try a moisturizing deep plum lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Black Truffle.
Starry Night Eyes & Cherry Red Lips
Recreate a Van Gogh painting with a midnight blue smokey eye paired with retro matte cherry red lips. Sweep a shimmery navy blue shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Rim lower lash line with black shadow. Try classic matte blue-red lipstick, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Golden Hour Eye & Peach Nude Lip
Sunset-inspired eye look with softened bronze shadow and juicy peach lips, perfect for daylight soirées. Press a shimmery bronze cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Paints Metallics in Gilded Ruby across lids, extending up and outward. Finish with a creamy peach lipstick like NARS Audacious Lipstick in Barbara.
Rose Romance
Soft rose-hued eye paired with punchy matte fuchsia lips creates darling romance. Sweep a shimmery rose shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Use a small brush to blend a matte berry shadow through outer crease. Try blue-toned matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Earthy olive shadow, bare skin, and nude lips exude freespirited boho style. Sweep a shimmery olive shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Apply just mascara, forgoing other face makeup. Try a creamy nude lipstick like Bareminerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lipgloss in Sugar.
Muted Mauve & Marsala Wine
A modern, moody color combination using Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year. Sweep a shimmery mauve shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a rich marsala wine lipstick like NARS Audacious Lipstick in Juliette.
Gilded Tangerine & True Red Retro
Vibrant citrus shadow makes brown eyes dazzle, while classic matte red lips create timeless charm. Press a shimmery tangerine cream shadow like NYX Primal Colors in Hot Orange across lids up to brow bone. Finish with matte true red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Barely-There Neutral & Bold Red Pout
Minimal eye makeup lets dramatically saturated red lips take center stage. Simply curl lashes and apply black mascara. Try a moisturizing cherry red lipstick like NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl. Blot to perfect a stain effect.
Chocolate Kiss
Rich cocoa smokey eyes with minimal makeup lets this sultry shadow shine. Sweep a shimmery chocolate shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Rim lower lash line with a matte deep brown shadow. Apply just mascara, concealer, blush and neutral glossy lips.
Fairy Forest Dream
An ethereal eye look using lush green and whimsical purple paired with bare lips, ideal for sprite cosplay. Sweep a metallic emerald cream shadow across lids up to brow bone. Dust a matte lilac shadow lightly through crease. Apply just black mascara and forgo other face makeup and lip color.
Peaches & Cream
Fresh peach shadow complements porcelain skin while punchy coral lips add cheer. Sweep a shimmery peach shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Apply just concealer, mascara and blush before finishing with a creamy coral orange lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coral Berry.
Raspberry Beret
Vibrant raspberry eye look with cool-toned pink lips inspired by the Prince song. Press a shimmery raspberry cream shadow like NYX Primal Colors in Hot Pink across lids up to crease. Sweep a matte royal purple shadow lightly through crease as definition. Try matte baby pink lipstick like MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick in Devoted to Chili.
Sunset Eyes & Barely-There Gloss
Warm sunset eye look paired with natural glossy lips creates sultry, understated glamour. Sweep a shimmery peach shadow across lids up to crease. Dust a matte burnt orange shadow through crease and lower lash line. Finish with a clear gloss like NARS Lip Gloss in Orgasm on bare lips.
Bohemian Jewel Tones
An earthy, jewel-inspired eye look with nude lips, perfect for boho-chic style. Press a metallic emerald cream shadow on inner half of lids. Sweep a shimmery eggplant shadow on outer half and lightly through crease. Apply just mascara and finish with a nude lipstick like Bareminerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lipgloss in Sugar.
Snow Queen
Channel icy royal allure with frosty blue shadow, rosy cheeks, and punchy coraly lips. Sweep a shimmery glacial blue shadow from lash line to crease all over lids and lower lash line. Dust cool-toned pink blush on the apples of cheeks. Try a moisturizing coral lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coral Berry.
Sultry Smokey Eye & Maple Mauve Lips
A sultry eye look is softened by rosy mauve shadow and lips, creating elegance. Blend a matte charcoal shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Sweep a shimmery mauve shadow along lower lash line. Try a satiny mauve lipstick like MAC Lustreglass Lipstick in See Sheer topped with matching gloss.
Naturally Glowing Skin & Rose Petal Lips
Let your natural skin glow with barely-there makeup and tender pink lips. Apply just tinted moisturizer, concealer, mascara, and soft blush. Try a moisturizing creamy pink lipstick like Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
Sunkissed & Dewy
Sun-kissed bronzer, lots of peachy blush, and lush nude lips emulate a warm summer glow. Sweep bronzer along cheekbones, temples, and nose. Dust coral blush on the apples of cheeks. Try a glossy nude lipstick like Burt's Bees Lipstick in Blush Basin topped with glossy lip balm.
Chocolate Diamond Eyes & Bombshell Red Lips
Glistening diamond-like shadow makes brown eyes mesmerizing, while classic matte cherry red lips create vintage allure. Sweep a shimmery chocolate brown diamond shadow like Barry M Dazzle Dust Loose Pigment in Mocha across lids up to crease. Try matte retro red lipstick MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Ballet Pink Shadow & Rose Petal Lips
Inspired by prima ballerinas, this soft pink eye and lip pairing creates delicate beauty. Sweep a shimmery petal pink shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Dust a matte strawberry pink shadow lightly through crease as definition. Try a moisturizing creamy pink lipstick like Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
Minty Icy Eyes & Cherry Cider Lips
Refreshing cool-toned mint shadow paired with warm cinnamon glossy lips. Press a shimmery pastel mint cream shadow like NYX Primal Colors in Chill across lids up to brow bone. Finish with a cinnamon lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Chai topped with clear gloss.
Sunset Eyes & Beachy Waves
Capture a beach sunset with copper eye look and tousled hair. Sweep a metallic copper cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Paints Metallics in Rustic Gleam across lids and lightly through crease. Curl lashes and add tons of black mascara. Finish with beachy, textured hair waves.
Cranberry Vixen
Sultry cranberry eye look with classic matte red lips, ideal for parties or date night. Sweep a shimmery cranberry shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Rim lower lash line with a matte deep brown shadow. Try matte true red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Chocolate Truffle Eyes & Rose Mauve Lips
Decadent chocolate brown shadow pairs perfectly with romantic dusty rose lips. Sweep a shimmery chocolate shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a satiny rose mauve lipstick like NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Starwoman.
Lilac Haze & Orchid Lips
Soft, hazy lilac shadow complements statement matte orchid lips. Sweep a matte lilac shadow from lash line to crease all over lids, blend edges for a diffused look. Try matte orchid lipstick like Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Reverb.
Copper Goddess
Beautifully bronzed eye look with highlighted skin and warm nude lips. Press a copper cream shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Paints Metallics in Rustic Gleam over lids up to crease. Sweep bronzer along cheekbones and try a creamy nude lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mink.
Moonlit Eyes & Plum Jam Lips
A sultry night look with cool-toned pewter shadow and deep plum stained lips. Sweep a shimmery pewter shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a moisturizing plum lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Fig and top with clear gloss.
Rose Romance
Sweetened rose shadow paired with punchy matte fuchsia lips creates darling romance. Sweep a shimmery rose gold shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try blue-toned matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Twilight Eyes & Berry Lips
Recreate twilight with lush berry tones - deep eggplant shadow and juicy berry lips. Sweep a matte deep eggplant shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Rim lower lash line with a shimmery plum shadow. Try a moisturizing berry lipstick like Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Curvy Candy.
Chilled Out Neutrals & Rose Mauve Lip
Perfectly blended neutral shadows create a smooth, calming effect, while rosy mauve lips add gentle feminine flair. Apply a champagne shimmer shadow all over lid as a base up to brow bone. Run a light brown matte shadow through the crease. Try a creamy rose mauve lipstick like Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rosewine.
Misty Forest Eyes & Barely-There Pink
Enchanting eye look with hazy olive and deep green shadow paired with innocent flushed cheeks and tender pale pink lips. Sweep a shimmery olive shadow across lid. Blend out edges. Run a deep forest green matte shadow through crease. After just mascara, blush and try Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
Soft Smoky Eye & Petal Pink Lips
A subtly smoldering eye look is diffused with rosy pink shadow and lips for gentle glamour. Sweep a shimmery taupe shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Dust a matte rosy pink shadow through crease and lower lash line. Try a creamy pink lipstick like Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Pale Petal.
Neon Paradise
Vibrant neon shadows in orange, hot pink, and lime green paired with a classic red lip makes a playful, tropical look. Press NYX Primal Colors shadows in Hot Pink, Citrus, and Hot Green across different sections of the lid up to crease. Add tons of mascara. Try blue-based cherry red lipstick NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Starwoman.
Golden Hour Eye & Peach Bellini Lips
A glowing sunset eye look paired with juicy peach glossy lips, perfect for al fresco cocktail parties. Press a shimmery bronze and pink cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold across lids, extending up and outward. Finish with a moisturizing peach lipstick like NARS Audacious Lipstick in Barbara topped with clear gloss.
Boho Babe
Freewheeling eye look in earthy sage green with bare skin and nude lips exudes bohemian spirit. Sweep a shimmery sage shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Apply just mascara and neutral gloss for a natural, laidback vibe.
Pretty in Pink
Sweet and feminine pairing of ballerina pink shadow with punchy matte fuchsia lip. Sweep a shimmery petal pink shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try blue-toned matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Smudgy Olive & Marsala Wine
The perfect pairing of Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year with relaxed yet sultry olive shadow. Sweep a matte olive shadow from lash line to crease across lids. Softly smudge with fingers to blend edges. Try a rich marsala wine lipstick like Bite Beauty Cream Lipstick in Bordeaux.
Purple Rain
A modern take on Prince's iconic song title using regal violet shadow and luxurious blackberry lips. Sweep a lustrous metallic violet shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a decadent blackberry lipstick like NARS Audacious Lipstick in Barbara.
Retro Rouge
A chic vintage look featuring smudgy, smoldering eyes with scarlet red lips. Sweep a shimmery blackened green shadow like MAC Eye Shadow in Club from lash line to crease all over lids, smudging edges for that "lived-in" look. Try matte true red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Tangerine Dream
Punchy bright tangerine shadow makes brown eyes pop while glossy peach lips add warmth. Press a shimmery tangerine cream shadow like NYX Primal Colors in Hot Orange across lids up to crease. Finish with a juicy peach lip gloss like NARS Lip Gloss - Orgasm for sensual fullness.
Galaxy Eyes & Almond Lips
Create an interstellar eye look with lush almond lips. Sweep a deep eggplant shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Dust a metallic indigo shadow heavily across the center of lids. Try a natural almond-toned lipstick like Bareminerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipstick in Swag.
Rose Romance
Sweet rosy shadow paired with matte fuchsia lips blends romantic and flirty. Sweep a shimmery rose gold shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try blue-toned matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Plum Seductress
Rich, dramatic plum shadow makes green and brown eyes smolder, paired with classic cherry red lips. Sweep a shimmery plum shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try matte blue-based red lipstick, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl.
Chocolate Diamonds
Apply this multidimensional brown shadow like decadent truffles for eyes, paired with creamy nude lips. Press a shimmery chocolate diamond shadow like Barry M Dazzle Dust Loose Pigment in Mocha across lids up to crease. Finish with a creamy beige nude lipstick like MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Myth.
Mystic Eyes & Orchid Lips
Channel mystic vibes with smokey purple shadow and bold matte orchid lips. Sweep a matte eggplant shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try matte orchid lipstick like Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Reverb.
Disco Diva
Retro baby blue shadow paired with scarlet red lips screams 70's funk. Press a shimmery baby blue cream eyeshadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Moonlight across lids up to crease. Finish with retro matte cherry red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Smoky Quartz Eyes & Pink Diamond Lips
Smokey grey-brown shadow paired with luminous pale pink lips inspired by earthy quartz and feminine diamonds. Sweep a shimmery taupe shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a moisturizing pale pink lipstick like Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Baby for lush shine.
Boho Berry
Earthy berry shadow with muted makeup lets this lush color pop. Sweep a burgundy plum shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Apply minimal foundation, blush, just mascara. Try a berry lip stain like Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in Hallucination for an effortless flush.
Ethereal Eyes & Angelic Lips
Channel your inner angel with pearly shadow and barely-there pink lips. Apply a pearly cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold all over lids. Finish with a moisturizing pale pink lipstick like Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Pale Petal.
Vibrant Green Eyes & Retro Red Lips
Punchy green shadow makes hazel and brown eyes pop while classic red lips create retro chic. Press a bright metallic green cream shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try matte blue-based red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Chilled Out Neutrals & Almond Lips
Subtly smoky neutral shadows with almond nude lips exude modern understated glam. Sweep a shimmery beige shadow across lids. Run a matte deep brown shadow lightly through crease. Try a natural almond lipstick like Bareminerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipstick in Swag.
Hypnotic Hazelnut Eyes & Naked Lips
Sultry, multi-toned brown smokey eyes paired with bare, flushed lips for harmonious balance. Blend shimmery champagne, metallic bronze, and matte chocolate shadows from lash line to crease. Apply just lip balm to let shadows mesmerize.
Sunset Eyes & Punchy Coral Lips
Warm sunset eye with juicy coral lips evokes carefree summer spirit. Sweep a shimmery peach shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Dust a matte burnt orange shadow lightly through crease. Try a creamy coral orange lipstick like L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Coral Envy.
Winter Romance
Icy blue shadow and frosty pink lips create an enchanting cool-toned pairing, perfect for a moonlit sleigh ride. Sweep a shimmery silver blue shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a shimmery cool-toned pink lipstick like MAC Frost Lipstick in Angel.
Bohemian Jewel Tones
An earthy jewel-inspired eye look with nude lips, channeling colorful wanderlust. Press a metallic emerald shadow on inner half of lids. Sweep a shimmery amethyst shadow on outer half and crease. Try a creamy nude lipstick like Bareminerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lipgloss in Sugar.
Glittering Golden Goddess
Dazzling gilded shadow and punchy matte fuchsia lips create striking diva contrast. Press a glittering gold cream shadow like Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Golden Goddess across lids. Try matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Purple Haze
Channel Jimi Hendrix's iconic song with blown-out purple shadow and bare lips. Blend a matte eggplant shadow from lash line to crease all over lids, softening edges. Apply minimal makeup otherwise and try a tinted balm on lips.
Mauve Rose
A fresh pairing featuring shimmery mauve shadow with matte rose lips. Sweep a shimmery mauve shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try blue-toned matte rose lipstick like NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Starwoman.
Peaches & Cream
Fresh peachy shadow complements bare skin while punchy coral lips add cheer. Sweep a shimmery peach shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Apply minimal base makeup and soft blush. Try a creamy bright coral lipstick like L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Coral Envy.
Champagne Sparkle & Cherry Red
Ultra shimmering shadow paired with retro cherry red lips makes a glamorous holiday look. Sweep a metallic champagne cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Copper all over lids. Try matte cherry red lipstick, Besame Cosmetics Red Velvet Lipstick.
Barely-There Neutral & Cherry Bomb Lips
Let dramatically bold red lips take center stage by keeping eyes soft and neutral. Apply just mascara and soft brown shadow in crease. Try matte cherry red lip, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl.
Smudgy Olive & Jammy Lips
A lived-in eye look with jewel-toned olive perfectly complements lush berry stained lips. Blend shimmery olive shadow from lash line to crease all over lids, softening edges. Try a moisturizing blackberry lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Black Truffle.
Chocolate Truffle Eyes & Bombshell Red Lips
Decadent brown smokey eyes contrast bombshell retro red lips. Sweep a shimmery chocolate shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try matte blue-based cherry red lipstick, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Mauve Champagne Eyes & Barely-There Lips
Understated elegance with softly shimmering shadow and flushed natural lips. Sweep a mauve champagne shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. After just mascara, try a MLBB lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb.
Smoldering Olive Eye & Rose Petal Lips
Sultry olive shadow pairs beautifully with tender creamy rose lips. Sweep a metallic olive shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a moisturizing rosy pink lipstick like Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Pale Petal.
Blue Lagoon Eyes & Juicy Peach Lips
Exotic ocean blue shadow complements fresh glossy peach lips. Sweep a shimmery aqua blue shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a hydrating juicy peach lip gloss like NARS Lip Gloss - Orgasm.
Chocolate Diamonds & Bombshell Red Lips
Opulent eye look with cherry red matte lips creates retro seduction. Press a shimmery chocolate diamond shadow like Barry M Dazzle Dust Loose Pigment in Mocha across lids up to crease. Try matte cherry red lipstick, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Black Cherry Eyes & Red Velvet Lips
Darkly romantic blackened cherry shadow pairs perfectly with maple red velvet lips. Sweep a shimmery blackened burgundy shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a matte maple red lipstick like Bésame Cosmetics Red Velvet Lipstick.
Mystical Eyes & Dragon Fruit Lips
Smokey blue-purple shadow with vivid matte fuchsia lips. Sweep a matte royal purple shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Dragonfruit.
Sunset Eyes & Coral Limeade Lips
Fiery sunset eye look with tangy lime glossy lips captures tropical flair. Press a shimmer tangerine shadow across lids. Blend a matte burnt orange shadow through crease. Try a hydrating coral lime lip gloss like NARS Lip Gloss in Orgasm.
Glittering Champagne Eyes & Cherry Jubilee Lips
Shimmering gilded shadow complements classic blue-red matte pout. Press a metallic champagne cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Copper all over lids. Try matte cherry red lipstick, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Mauve Eyes & Petal Pink Lips
Soft and feminine pairing featuring mauve shadow and tender creamy pink lips. Sweep a shimmery mauve shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try moisturizing pale pink lipstick like Clinique Almost Lipstick in Pink Honey.
Boho Berry
Effortlessly cool with a blurred plum eye look and berry stained lips. Dust a shimmery burgundy plum shadow from lash line to crease all over lids, softening edges. Try a blackberry lip stain like YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain in 708 Burgundy Vibes.
Sunkissed Peach Eyes & Glossy Nude Lips
Glistening peach shadow gives a sun-kissed vibe while lush nude lips add glow. Sweep a metallic peach shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try high-shine nude lip gloss like NARS Lip Gloss in Orgasm.
Retro Rouge Lips & Winged Liner
Channel vintage glam with bold matte cherry red lips and winged black liner. Try matte true red lip, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo. Line upper lash lines with winged black liquid liner.
Smudgy Olive Eyes & Bombshell Red Lips
Blurred olive shadow lends an earthy vibe while retro matte red lips command attention. Blend an olive shimmer shadow from lash line to crease all over lids, softening edges. Try blue-toned cherry red lipstick, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo.
Champagne Eyes & Petal Pink Lips
Ethereal pairing of luminous shadow with angelic soft pink lips. Press a champagne shimmer cream shadow like Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Copper all over lids. Try a moisturizing pale pink lipstick like Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Pale Petal.
Rose Romance
Sweet rosy shadow pairs prettily with matte fuchsia lips. Sweep a shimmery rose gold shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try blue-toned matte fuchsia lipstick like Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia.
Sunset Eyes & Peaches n' Cream Lips
Fiery orange shadow warms up creamy peach lips for sunkissed summer allure. Sweep a shimmery burnt orange shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a hydrating creamy peach lipstick like Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Peony.
Lavender Eyes & Berry Lips
Soft pastel shadow pairs sweetly with vibrant berry lips. Sweep a matte lavender shadow from lash line to crease all over lids. Try a moisturizing berry lipstick like Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Blackberry.