The wonderful festive season is upon us bringing with it an abundance of reasons to look our best and celebrate. Getting glammed up is all part of the fun, and when it comes to Christmas makeup the possibilities are endless! We’ve rounded up some inspiration for you from the most renowned makeup artists and celebrities – from sparkles and glitter to classic beauties, there’s something for every occasion!
Red lip glam
Cate Blanchett is striking in this classic Christmas makeup look that will never go out of fashion. The best rule when it comes to bold lips is to keep everything else simple. But as makeup artist Mary Greenwell has shown here, a slightly smudged darker eye is a good choice for a more modern take.
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Flushed cheek
A rosy cheek makes for a perfectly feminine look at any event. Jodie Turner-Smith pairs her flawless makeup with big hair and bold earrings to amp up the glam.
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Dewy skin
Ellen Pompeo proves that less is more! For daytime Christmas makeup choose natural and neutral, structured brows, a soft lip and dewy delicious skin. Stick to creamy blush and highlighter to achieve a youthful feel.
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Winged eyes
Beyonce’s vintage-inspired winged eye in the ‘About Love’ Tiffany & Co campaign was a favourite makeup look from 2021. Keeping everything else quite fresh makes the eyes a statement of their own. It’s classy and oh-so chic. Now if only we could get each wing to be exactly the same!
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Shimmery eye
Mario Dedivanovic is one of the most acclaimed, followed, and influential makeup artists in the world famously collaborating with Kim Kardashian since 2008. So when he captioned this look ‘the perfect holiday glam’ we had to put it in this list! Opting for a shimmery eye rather than glitter is a softer approach to Christmas makeup than we have seen in the past but is no less dazzling.
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Sparkly lip
While we’re on the subject of shiny things…Global leader in all things makeup, Charlotte Tilbury has released the perfect look for festive lips. These high-gloss smackers with a touch of sparkle will make for some sweet smooches under the mistletoe.
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Gaga glam
Want to go all in with your Christmas makeup? There’s no one better to turn to for inspiration than the reigning queen of glam herself: Lady Gaga. Keep the drama to one feature so as not to overdo it. Here Gaga’s dramatic eye is the focus while the lips and skin are pared back in neutrals. Notice too how makeup artist Sarah Tanno has kept the shimmer to a minimum.
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Go au naturel
While we are all about the glam, the most realistic South African Christmas makeup look is keeping it bare faced and free. If your family is anything like mine, you’ll mostly in the pool this festive season. Take inspiration from the phenomenal Tracee Ellis Ross and let the world see how your great skin routine has paid off this year – just never forget your sunscreen!
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