With Christmas just around the corner, you might be planning your Christmas makeup to get you in the festive mood! Whether you're heading to your annual office Christmas party, going "out-out" for festive drinks or spending a cosy Christmas with the family this year, we have a fantastic list of on-trend Christmas makeup looks for you to try this Christmas.
You can guarantee that this Christmas makeup inspo list includes all the seasonal colours, your favourite festive designs and a bucket load of glitter! Get creative with your makeup this season using one of our 23 Christmas makeup looks for inspiration!
Table of contents
- Christmas party makeup ideas
- How to do Christmas party makeup
- Fun Christmas makeup looks
- Simple Christmas makeup
- How to do simple Christmas makeup
Christmas party makeup ideas
If you're looking for bold, glam Christmas party makeup looks for your Christmas parties, look no further! These Christmas makeup ideas incorporate festive themes with on-trend looks.
Gold glitter
Firstly, you can't go wrong with gold glitter for a Christmas party makeup look. If you want to create a bold, standout look, gold glitter will turn heads and look super Christmassy. Apply fine gold glitter to your lids or eye line, or let it protrude outwards into winged shapes for an ultra-glam look. Alternatively, you can opt for chunky glitter sparkles for a snowglobe effect.
Hollywood glam
The Hollywood glam look will always be a favourite if you're looking for the perfect Christmas party makeup look for a classy party. The timeless festive favourite suits all skin tones and compliments the sequins and sparkles of Christmas party fashion. Recreate this classic look with a bold red lip, black winged eyeliner, a sweep of gold eyeshadow, feathered lashes and a pink blush.
Royal blue
If you're looking for Christmas eye makeup ideas, the bolder, the better. Use a rich blue eye shadow to create this standout Christmas party look. You can even add some blue glitter over the top of the eye shadow to elevate your eye makeup look.
Dazzling emerald
There isn't a better time to use the shimmering emerald shade on your colour palette. The green reflects the Christmas shade of the season. And with its shimmer or glitter finish, it will provide a sparkly Christmas eye makeup look. Keep everything else neutral to make the eyes pop!
Champagne shimmer
Christmas is a time for celebration, so make that champagne pop! A shimmer champagne shade is the perfect glamour level to add to your party makeup look. The neutral tone is subtle, but the shimmer adds something special to this look.
Smokey eyes
If you're looking for a moodier appearance, a smokey eye is the one. Pair a smokey eyeliner with contrasting glitz-coloured eye makeup to add definition. Alternatively, let the smokey eye take centre stage with a winged-out shape for a bold and sexy look. Don't like black? Use any festive shade to create your smokey eye. To recreate the look, it's all in the blending.
Diamante liner
Take the glitter trend further and add stick-on body diamantes to your eyeline. For example, floating eyeliner was a popular trend in 2022, so why not recreate it in festive-coloured diamantes for the ultimate statement eye makeup look?
Highlighter
Incorporate a highlighter into your Christmas makeup look for a totally breathtaking effect. Adding a dusting of bright highlighter to your cheekbones, temple, corner of your eye or nose tip will create a dazzling frosty look. Alternatively, use a gold highlighter for a warm, festive look.
Graphic liner
Graphic liner is a recent trend and can make a bold statement while remaining fresh and modern.
Wine lips
Swap a classic red lipstick for a deep berry or red wine shade for a sumptuous, luxurious Christmas look. The rich red will add sexy sophistication to your Christmas party makeup.
How to do Christmas party makeup
Create the perfect Christmas party makeup by following one of our inspirational ideas. Or, if you need more help, follow our top tips for creating a flawless Christmas party makeup look.
- Firstly, cleanse and moisturise your face to get a clean and smooth canvas for your makeup to help it last throughout the party.
- For your foundation, go for full coverage and a flawless finish.
- Use a shimmery highlighter to highlight the high points of your face, like your cheekbones, brow bones and the tip of your nose.
- Eye makeup. Apply a primer to make your eyeshadow last longer. Use a neutral or light shade for the base and darker shades in the crease for depth, depending on your colour scheme. Opt for Christmassy palettes like gold, silver, reds and blues. Add glitter, gems or shimmer eyeshadow for a festive touch.
- Eyeliner. Line your eyes with dramatic eyeliner. Either big and bold, a coloured liner or glitter for a Christmassy feel.
- Mascara. Go big and bold with your mascara for the Christmas party, and don't forget your false lashes for extra drama.
- Eyebrows. Define your eyebrows with powder or a pencil and fill in sparse areas.
- Blush. Opt for a more pigmented blush in a rosy or berry shade.
- Lips. Choose a bold lip colour that compliments your overall makeup look. Crimson red, berry or wine are all classic Christmas party shades.
- Use a setting spray so your Christmas makeup lasts all evening.
Fun Christmas makeup looks
Alternatively, if you're looking for fun and quirky Christmas makeup looks, why not try your hand at costume makeup with a festive theme or intricate makeup art to showcase your brush skills? From Christmas elf makeup to novelty Christmas designs, embody Christmas itself with your Christmas makeup looks.
Christmas elf makeup
If you're opting for fancy dress this Christmas, we can't get enough of this cutesy Christmas elf makeup. You've got the outfit, so why not incorporate the look into your makeup? The key to Christmas elf makeup is to be as adorable as possible. That means heart-shaped red lips, rosy cheeks and the tip of your nose from the cold, big spidery eyelashes and finish the look with freckles.
Santa hat
Embrace the festive season and get your makeup art brushes to recreate this Santa hat eye makeup look. Contrast the Santa hat with a gold or red and white base, and get to work on shaping the Santa hat either on your eyelid or atop your eyebrow. This look will turn heads and bring merriment wherever you go.
Snowflakes
Test your makeup art skills by incorporating delicate snowflakes into your eye makeup. Start with a blue and white base with silver eyeliner. Then add white snowflakes for an icy look.
Red and green combo
What's more Christmassy than a red and green combination? Either combine the colours with a green base and red on your lid, finish with a green eyeliner, or create a red and green eye for an impactful asymmetric look.
Candy cane liner
Show off your Christmas makeup skills with this quirky candy cane eyeliner look. It's eyeliner but with slanted alternating red and white lines to create everyone's favourite Christmas sweet.
Ice queen
Embody your inner Ice Queen with the cool tones of icicle blue. Create this look by layering frosty whites, shimmering slivers, and icy blue eye shadows and liners and get a glistening winter look.
Grinch liner
This Grinch liner idea will definitely steal Christmas. A thin line of bright green on your eyeline and white on the lower lash line will make your eyes pop! Soften this look with a darker or softer shade of fern green for a gorgeous and glam Christmas makeup look.
Simple Christmas makeup
Sometimes, less is more! If you're not into lavish and over-the-top makeup, a more subtle approach can be just as stunning. We've put together some of our favourite simple Christmas makeup ideas to wear on Christmas day.
Flush pink
Re-create the look you get after a long bracing winter walk with flush pink cheeks, light pink lips and a cute pink nose.
Dewy skin
Good skin is always in! Made fashionable earlier in the year, the clean girl look transitions effortlessly into the Christmas season makeup trends. Keep eye and lip makeup light, and moisturise for glowing and dewy skin, especially in the cold air. To create a fresh skin look without looking metallic, use a fan brush to lightly dust some highlighter sheen.
Glossy lips
For a wintery take on the trending doughnut lips, we give you the glossy candy lips. Use lip tint to set in the sweet and sickly shade, and add a gloss to finish this look. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal to make your lips stand out.
Classic red lips
You can't go wrong with a classic Christmas red lipstick. Whether you go for a stained lip, matte or glossy red lips, red is the ultimate lip colour for Christmas. Pick your favourite shade and get festive!
Berry eyes
Red shades aren't just for your lips. Create a holiday look with a berry smudge effect across your eyelids.
Warm neutrals
Opt for warm nude shades for eyes and lips to embrace the warm tones of the season. Layer contouring and highlighting shades for an effortless glam look.
How to do simple Christmas makeup
Achieve the perfect simple Christmas makeup look by following our inspirational ideas above. Here are our top tips for creating a simple Christmas makeup look that looks beautiful and elegant.
- First, cleanse and moisturise your face for that perfect clean girl aesthetic.
- Apply a thin layer of foundation or even tinted moisturiser for a lighter look.
- Cover up any blemishes, dark circles or imperfections with a concealer.
- Set your foundation and concealer with a translucent powder to make your foundation last longer and prevent shine, or use a setting spray to retain the dewy look.
- Eye makeup. For a simple Christmas eye makeup, follow one of our ideas above or choose a neutral eyeshadow and the base and a subtle festive colour like berry for the eyelid. For depth, add brown or burgundy to the outer corners and blend.
- Eyeliner. Keep eyeliner classic and minimal for a subtle look.
- Mascara. Again, opt for less mascara to keep the makeup look simple.
- Blush. Choose a rosy blush to create a natural glow returning from the cold. Smile and apply to the apple of your cheeks to create a healthy flush.
- Lips. Keep your lips subtle with light pink and berry shades or neutral tones. Use a matte or gloss lipstick based on your preference.
Christmas makeup at Beauty Base
Whether you're going to a Christmas party, hitting the Christmas markets or spending a cosy Christmas at home, we hope you can find the perfect Christmas makeup look from our list above or some inspiration for your Christmas events.
At Beauty Base, we have everything you need for creating the perfect Christmas makeup looks, from eyeshadow palettes with all your favourite festive colours to gorgeous red and pink lipsticks for berry or wine lips.
Find all the makeup you need this season for your face, lips and eyes at Beauty Base!
