Bold or natural, but always luminous, holiday eye makeup plays with classic colors like gold, silver, red, but also embraces nude tones. A must-have product is eyeliner, paired with red lipstick or other shimmery and glossy lipsticks.
Here are some of the most beautiful ideas to get inspiration from, chosen just for you.
Eyeliner & Red Lipstick
Let’s start with holiday eye makeup featuring eyeliner, a versatile choice for any occasion.
While black eyeliner is pure elegance and can be done in a thousand ways, the decision lies in the rest of the makeup. Those opting for maximum discretion will choose a luminous nude lip and face makeup. Those aiming for the classic holiday combination should go for red lipstick (see a snapshot from Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion show below).
The most popular shades are Bordeaux or Classic Fiery Red, with creamy, matte, glittery, or metallic finishes. For those desiring a classic look for Christmas parties, there’s nothing better than choosing the combo of eyeliner + red lipstick.
Colored Eyeliners
Not only in black: eyeliner changes its appearance and colors eyelids with pop, euphoric, and luminous shades when makeup truly focuses on the eyes.
How to choose the right color? For brown eyes, recommended shades are purple, gold, copper, and green. For green eyes, it’s better to opt for a shade matching the iris or electric blue. Finally, for blue eyes, choose green and orange colors.
As for the eyeliner shape, it all depends on the eye shape: if it slightly tilts downward, apply eyeliner by drawing a tail upward at the base of the eyelid to lift it. If the eye is round, enlarge it by drawing a thin line that should not reach the temple.
In any case, let your imagination run wild! Here’s a proposal in two colors, typical of the holidays.
Metallic Makeup
Another great classic, metallic makeup—especially in gold and silver shades—is always among the most popular for holiday eye makeup. From cream eyeshadow to eyeliner, metal shades are often combined with eye makeup with glitter.
If you want a more sparkling makeup, here are some ideas to inspire you.
Smokey Eyes
Another great classic: dark and intense smokey eyes paired with nude lips or brushed with matte-finish lipsticks.
Smokey eyes don’t necessarily have to be black: a forest or emerald green with a metallic or pearly finish is an excellent alternative.
Glitter Eye Makeup
There is no holiday eye makeup without a cascade of glitter: on the entire eyelid, along the upper or lower rim: anything goes.
Reverse Glitter Smokey Eyes
Subvert the rules and surprise with this eye makeup, featuring a nude upper eyelid and a lower one adorned with a thick line of glitter: sparkling and cool holiday makeup.
Nude Eye Makeup and Red Lips
Here is an easy holiday eye makeup for those who don’t want to wear too much makeup but desire a glam beauty look.
Eyes and face are luminous but natural, while the focus of the makeup is on intense red lipstick, with a glittery, metallic, or creamy finish with dark accents.
Red Makeup
Not only red lipstick; eyeshadow in this shade also creates a statement ideal for the holidays. From eyeshadow to eyeliner, including kajal and surprising effects, here are some red makeup ideas with a focus on eyes.
As you can see, you can truly unleash your creativity, even opting for darker shades with a slightly gothic mood. Make all your wishes come true this season!
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