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15 of the Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

Bring on the sexy, the sultry, and the smolder.

Headshot of Jessica Prince ErlichBy Jessica Prince Erlich

You know a holiday beauty look when you see it—maybe there's some glitter strewn about, or a pop of velvety red lipstick. And don't forget that this is the one time of year you get a pass on a little too much highlighter. Now that we're heading into party season, let these red carpet and runway beauty looks inspire you to put a festive spin on your usual makeup.

1

Go Glamorous

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Glossy cranberry-colored lips take Cara Delevingne's makeup from day to night.

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Natural Wonders

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Joan Smalls demonstrates the holiday version of no makeup-makeup: full brows, feathery lashes, radiant skin, and matte nude lips.

3

Smoke Show

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Lily Donaldson's gunmetal gray eye makeup is the epitome of holiday chic.

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The New Neutral

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Urban Decay

Make a singular makeup statement with metallic lipstick (and maybe a hint of mascara). These vintage Urban Decay shades are back in a new creamy formula for a limited time.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Vintage Capsule Collection lipsticks in Smog and Roach, $17 each, urbandecay.com.

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Star Bright

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When your outfit is the star attraction, a neutral makeup palette of champagne and rosy hues will complement, not compete.

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Stroke of Midnight

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Makeup artists are always telling us blue shadow makes brown eyes pop. Emily Ratajkowski is living proof.

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Make Me Blush

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Surratt

In the dead of winter, fake a healthy flush with makeup artist Troy Surratt's glow-inducing blushes.

Surratt Artistique Blush, $32 each, sephora.com.

8

Full-On Fringe

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Kate Upton puts her lashes front and center with otherwise barely-there makeup.

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Golden Girl

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Gigi Hadid is pure (rose) gold. Pair sheer washes of shimmer on the face and eyes with a statement coat.

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Lit from Within

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Guerlain

No makeup look is complete without glowing skin. Guerlain's new complexion correcting pearls impart fresh radiance.

Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Legende, $65, nordstrom.com.

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Love This Liner

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Queen of the cat eye, model Jourdan Dunn, offsets an inky swipe of liner with fluttery lashes and bold brows.

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Red Hot

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A bright red lip worn with fresh-faced skin is the easiest way to look elegant in seconds.

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Liquid Matte

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This cherry-red matte stain can be used on both lips and cheeks for the easiest pop of color.

Christian Dior Limited Edition Diorific Matte Fluid Velvet Colour Lip & Cheek in Luxury, $38, neimanmarcus.com.

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Disco Lids

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If glittery eyelids are your goal, follow Ellie Bamber's lead by leaving skin, lips, and hair minimal.

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Luxe Lacquers

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Update an everyday manicure with sophisticated, sparkly shades from YSL.

Yves Saint Laurent Beauté La Lacque Couture in Gold Clash and Silver Clash, $28 each, nordstrom.com.

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