December rings in not just the season of giving, but also the season of parties. With soirees practically every single day, our mugs (for those above the age of 30, this is another term for face) need to look impeccable all-night long. Whether you're celebrating Christmas or gearing up for a full-blown all-nighter for New Year's Eve, here are some make-up looks that'll have you party ready this holiday season.
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Iridescent Sheen
Out with the glitter and in with the iridescent sheen, as demonstrated by Katseye's Yoonchae. To achieve this look, apply holographic highlighter across the lids and high points of the face. Complement it with soft winged eyeliner, lengthening mascara, a pink luminiser for blush, and a glossy pink lip.
Space Age Highlighter in Prophecy, $46.51, KALEIDOS.
Dior Forever Glow Luminizer in 04 Pink Strobe, $98, DIOR.
Lust: Gloss in Pale Fire Nectar, $43, PAT MCGRATH LABS.
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Smoked Out
Imaan Hammam gives us face and body every single day, and now the best smoked look for the festive season. After priming the lids, apply a wash of matte taupe, followed by darker browns in the crease, outer corners, and lower lashline to create a soft almond shape. Use a concealer to clean up the outer edges. From there, line the entire waterline with a black eyeliner pencil and apply a generous amount of mascara.
Le 9 De Givenchy Multi-finish Eyeshadow Palette in N12, $107, GIVENCHY.
Master Pigment Pro Pencil in Super Black, $51, MAKEUP BY MARIO.
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara in Ultra Black, $55, HOURGLASS.
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Golden Hour
If you want to achieve a bronzed beauty look, take notes from Alexandra Saint Mleux's signature soft glam style. Add warmth to your complexion with bronzer across the temples, cheeks, and jawline. Add a warm rose hue on the cheeks and across the bridge of the nose for a sun-kissed effect. To finish it off, add a glossy lip balm for shine.
Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer, $64, MAKEUP BY MARIO.
Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush in Oh She's Different, $62, PATRICK TA.
Glass Balm in Blackberry Bingsoo, $34, GLOW RECIPE.
Colour Crush
Zara Larsson's colour crush make-up looks, courtesy of make-up artist Sophia Sinot, have been red-hot on our radar this festive season. Taking inspiration, start with hot shimmery pink blush on the cheeks, across the nose, and blend it up into the outer corner of the eyes. After adding a shimmery highlighter all over the lids and mid-face, create a feline flick on both eyes with blue liner and apply falsies as well as mascara. If you're feeling really fancy, add rhinestones to your lids.
Cheeks Suede Powder Blush in Bubbleband$, $46, FENTY BEAUTY.
12H Intense Ink Classic Line Felt Eyeliner in 05 Baby Blue, $25, SEPHORA COLLECTION.
The Necessities Face Gem Set, around $36.78, HALF MAGIC
Airbrushed Perfection
We can always count on Kim Kardashian to have a flawless make-up beat. To recreate her look for all your festivities, start with a high-coverage sculpted base and pop a bright baby pink blush on your cheeks. Lock everything in place with a finishing powder. To finish the look, line the lips with a soft brown and apply a frosty nude lipstick on top.
Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation, $63, HUDA BEAUTY.
Airbrush Flawless Finish, $82, CHARLOTTE TILBURY.
Artist Color Pencil in 506 Endless Cacao, $37, MAKE UP FOR EVER.