If you have short hair, you should 100% take this opportunity to show off your lovely facial features and try something bold with your makeup. A vivid cranberry lip and shimmery shadow plus winged eyeliner look stunning with simply, mussed-up hair.
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Simply Glowing
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For those who want a polished look but don't like to wear a lot of makeup, wear a sheer pink on your lips, a wash of pink blush on your cheeks, and a little liner plus two coats of black mascara on your eyes.
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Aqua Shine
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Try an unconventional color on your eyes for the holidays. Make brown eyes pop with a shimmery blue shade, then blend it out into a deep black color. Finish the look off with a nude lip to balance out the standout colors up top.
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Glitter Lids
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Make your eyes stand out in a simple, subtle way by adding a pretty streak of glittery liner just above your lash line.
If you're wearing a high-impact gown in a bright color, you don't need to match your makeup in intensity, should you prefer a subtler look. Stick with warm pink cheeks, a rosy lip color, and a very thin cat eye plus mascara.
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Berry Stained
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The easiest way to make your lip color last all night: use a stain. A deep berry shade works perfectly for the holiday season.
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Reverse Smokey Eye
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If you're bored of the standard smokey eye, try something new (but not too crazy): the reverse smokey eye!
Just as certain as the December frost and holiday caroling, matte makeup always makes the rounds once winter arrives. If you plan on painting your lips a matte shade like this deep burgundy red, make sure to exfoliate your lips beforehand — flaky lipstick is never fun.
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Sky-High Lashes
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If you want to make your eyes the focus of your face, but don't feel like putting on all the eyeshadow and complicated eyeliner other looks require, try applying a simple set of long, flared falsies.
When you think of fuchsia, the first season that comes to mind probably isn't winter, but hear me out. If you're feeling a little down about your complexion getting dull due to the cold temps, try boosting your whole look with a bold shade of raspberry lipstick. Instant brightening!
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Vintage Glam
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Go classic with your winter look by rocking Veronica Lake-inspired waves and a gorgeous makeup combo à la Marilyn Monroe. If you're not sure which red to get, try this universally flattering lipstick pick.
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Silver Bells
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A matte smokey eye always looks sexy, but adding metallic shadow into the mix gives your makeup a more fun vibe.
Make your eyes look wide awake and oh-so-festive with this totally ethereal silvery shadow. A glowing complexion and sheer lip shade finish off this subtly glam look.
A deep plum lip adds drama to any outfit. Just be sure to keep the rest of your makeup and hair are simple to avoid looking over-the-top.
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Sultry Cat Eye
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Sometimes the simplest option is exactly what you need. If you want a look that's perfect for any outfit, any party, and any holiday, this pretty cat eye is the way to go.
Using a pinkish neutral shade with a little bit of shimmer on your eyes and lips (and even on your cheeks) is an easy, quick way to take your daytime look into party mode.
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Gold and Smokey
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Despite conventional wisdom, you don't need to choose between playing up your eyes and your lips. This is the season to go a little more glam that usual, after all!
For more casual holiday get togethers, try an understated look that shows off your glowing complexion. Use a luminizer on your cheekbones, under your brows, and at the inner corners of your eyes, then add a simple sparkly black shadow to your upper lids.
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Champagne Shadow
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An easy, simple look that will never go out of style: champagne shadow, groomed brows, and a little mascara.
Sam's enthusiasm for makeup is only rivaled by their love of all things relating to cats. In their spare time, they enjoy watching scary movies, putting avocado on everything, and seeing how many shades of the rainbow they can dye their hair before 30.