27 Christmas Makeup Looks to Get You Excited for the Holiday Season

Forget a subtle flick and go for a bold cat eye like Emily Ratajkowski’s. Line both your top and bottom lashes with an inky liner, and then layer on some mascara for an eye-opening Christmas makeup look.

Who says highlighter belongs only on your face? Take notes from Jasmine Tookes this holiday season and blend a shimmery body highlighter along your shoulders and chest for the ultimate glow.

Go for an icy Christmas makeup look and swipe on a two-tone blue eyeshadow, just like Fanny Bourdette-Donon did in Paris in 2019. TBH, I’m going to copy the sweater idea from her too….

How good does this nude lipstick look on Joan Smalls? Pair it with a slight jawline contour, soft blush, and a smokey eye to finish off your Christmas makeup look.

Have some fun with your Christmas makeup this year and play around with a bold orange eyeshadow. Blend the shade all the way up to your brow bone, like Margot Robbie does here, or keep it closer to your lash line—whatever floats your boat.

Red eyeliner is a super-easy way to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral Christmas makeup look. Copy Yara Shahidi and keep it slightly abstract by leaving some negative space toward the end of your wing.

The one thing I love about pink eyeshadow is that it legit works for everyone. If you want a fresh and effortless vibe? Go for a softer rose shade, like Zendaya’s. Want something more extra? Tap in a bright fuchsia. Whatever hue you decide on for your Christmas makeup look, be sure to grab an eyeshadow brush to blend your shade out below your lash line.

This blue underliner on Gabrielle Union is the easiest way to add some color to your look if the rest of your makeup is low-key. Pair it with filled-in brows and a nude lip and you’ll be good to go.

Tired of swiping on the same ol’ red lip you wear every December? Switch it up and rock a coral lipstick instead, like Camila Mendes does here. Think of it as the cooler older sister to a classic crimson shade.

How cute is this soft, barely-there highlighter on Halsey? All you need is a glittery highlighter and a dense brush. Pro tip: Sweep it on lightly—using a heavier hand could end up making you look costumey.

Even if you’re not into glitter, you’ll be obsessed with this subtle pop of glitter, seen here on Sofia Richie. Add a purple shimmery shadow into the inner corner of your eyes with a flat eyeshadow brush.

Green eyeshadow is definitely an underrated color for the holidays, but look how good it looks on Lucy Hale! You can def pull it off—just remember to use a primer to make sure your shadow stays put.

Kendall Jenner’s monochrome makeup isn’t just gorge, it’s easy to do too. Grab a peachy cream blush and dab it on your cheeks, dot it on your lids, and press it into your lips.

You can’t go wrong with bronze eye makeup for the holidays. I mean, it’s basically a neutral and it pairs well with everything. To recreate Bella Hadid’s look, load up on the mascara, sweep on a matte bronze shadow, and swipe on a shiny nude lip.

Kim Kardashian literally came through dripping in her 2019 Met Gala look (I mean, that dress was amazing), but you know what was just as good? Her makeup. Top off your eyeshadow with a clear gloss to add serious shine.

Take a page out of Demi Lovato’s makeup book and try this dreamy purple makeup look for your next holiday celebration. Sweep on a lavender eyeshadow and smoke it out underneath your bottom lashes.

Few things are as timeless and classic as a winged liner and red lip combo like Karrueche Tran’s—plus, the holidays are a perfect time to show off your cat-eye skills.

If you love being the life of the holiday party, go all out with a red glitter lip like Chiara Ferragni’s. To recreate this festive look, swipe a cream red lip color all over your lips and then press on a super-fine crimson-colored glitter.

Yara Shahidi’s holiday makeup is all about the eyes. Define the outside corners of your eyes with a black kohl liner, then use a blending brush and black shadow to smudge it out for a smokier cat-eye look. Use your finger to dab a gold, glittery shadow on the middle of your eyelids and the inner corners for the finishing touch.

If normal holiday colors, like red or green, aren’t your thing, try copper and bronze shades instead. For Emily’s look, smudge a shimmery copper shadow along your top and bottom lash lines, line your inner upper and lower waterlines with black waterproof liner, and finish with a glossy nude lip.