40 Easy Christmas Makeup Looks That Are Cute And Festive

Christmas Makeup Looks, Easy Christmas Makeup Looks

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Christmas is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to start planning your holiday makeup look! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll want your Christmas makeup to be glamorous, eye-catching, and, most importantly, easy to apply

From chic red lips to subdued hues and some glitter, we’ve got the best and easiest Christmas makeup looks of 2023 lined up for you.

In the spirit of the season, we believe your makeup should be as fun and festive as the holidays themselves. So, if you’re looking for quick, easy, and yet glamorous makeup ideas, you’re in the right place!

Imagine bringing the twinkling city lights home with a glittery Christmas makeup look or keeping it simple and elegant with a glossy lip. Sounds exciting, right? So, don’t wait any longer. Dive in, and let’s explore these easy Christmas makeup looks that are sure to inspire your festive glam.

40 Easy Christmas Makeup Looks That Are Cute And Festive

As the holiday season rolls out, why not add a pinch of glamour to your looks? Revel in the Christmas spirit and get ready for the holiday parties with makeup looks that are not only show-stopping but also quick and straightforward to achieve. Here is your inspo!

Christmas Makeup Looks, Easy Christmas Makeup Looks

Shimmering Eye Makeup

Sparkling, shimmer eyeshadows are perfect for bringing festive magic to your eye look this holiday season. Pinks, purples, greens, and golds add an ethereal dimension when blended all over the lid. Try layering shades for depth – place a champagne shadow on your lids and layer a deeper emerald or aubergine in the crease.

Blend well with a fluffy brush to create a seamless, multidimensional look. For an extra pop, highlight the inner corner of your eyes with a touch of white or pale gold pigment. Shimmering eyes pair beautifully with glittering dresses, sparkly accessories, and other iridescent holiday styles. Go bold or keep it subtle – either way, you’ll radiate festive glamour with eyes aglow in the light.

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Soft Smokey Eyes

Soft smokey eye makeup looks are perfect for the holidays. They have depth and drama without being overly intense. A soft smokey eye is easy to create with shades of brown, grey, or plum blended all over the lid and into the crease using a blending brush. These looks pair well with festive dresses, skirts, or elegant tops.

The shadow gives your eyes definition without demanding too much attention away from your holiday outfit. Soft smokey eyes are also versatile – they can be dressed up or down depending on your plans for the evening. You can create several holiday-inspired soft smokey eye looks using shadows from the same palette.

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Dark Lip Makeup Look

Dark, vampy lip colors are such a chic way to celebrate the holidays. Reds, plums, berries, and wines make a statement without being flashy. Lips are the focus of these looks, so keep the rest of your face minimal with light or neutral eyeshadow and mascara.

You can use a lip pencil in a similar shade to line your lips before applying your favorite matte or satin lipstick to make the color really pop. If you’re looking for a little more shine, add a lip gloss on top! Dark lip makeup is ideal for cocktail parties, Christmas dinners, or any festive occasion where you want to turn heads. Pair these lip colors with black, grey, or metallic dresses.

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Soft Gold Makeup Look

Soft gold eyeshadow creates a romantic, shimmering look that is perfect for the holidays. Golds, champagnes, and bronzes make your eyes sparkle in the light of Christmas trees and decorations. These looks are glamorous without being over the top.

The subtle metallic sheen pairs beautifully with reds, greens, silvers – really any festive color. Try placing a shimmering champagne shadow on your eyelids and blending a warmer gold on the lower lash line and outer corner for dimension.

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A Pop Of Color

During the holidays, it’s fun to play with bright, festive colors on your eyes or lips. A pop of teal, purple, or green eyeshadow adds some unexpected cheer to your look. Focus a bright shadow or lipstick on just one area – the eyes or lips but not both. Keep the rest of your face neutral to let the color feature shine.

Pops of colors work well for Christmas parties when you want to stand out from the crowd. They also pair well with classic black dresses, jeans, or festive prints.

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Neutral Makeup Look

For a low-key yet polished look, neutral makeup is always a safe choice. Stick to nude and brown tones that won’t clash with multiple outfits. Go for subtle definitions like brown or taupe eyeliner and mascara with peachy or mauve blush and lips.

A neutral face allows your holiday outfit and accessories to take center stage. This natural makeup works for everything from last-minute gift shopping to Christmas Eve services.

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Winged Eyeliner Look

Winged eyeliner creates a retro yet glamorous effect that screams Old Hollywood holiday glamour. Play up your eyes with a sharp flick of black eyeliner, or mix it up by using a brown or emerald pencil eyeliner. Keep the rest of your face simple with light coverage foundation, filled-in brows and lip balm.

Winged liner pairs especially well with metallic dresses, lace, or velvet fabrics popular this time of year. The sultry eye shape makes a statement appropriate for parties, galas or any festive evening event.

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Classic Red Lips

You can never go wrong with classic red lips for the holidays! Reds of all shades – from bright fire engine to berry wine – make a perfect pop of color. Focus on prepping your lips with an exfoliator and liner to ensure the classic red lipstick color lasts through dinners, drinks, and kisses under the mistletoe! A classic red lip with a clear gloss on top looks stunning, too! 

Red lips photograph especially well, too. Wear them with LBDs, sequins, and velvet – really any outfit that lets the lips shine as the star of your makeup look.

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Plum Makeup Look

Plum eyeshadows and lip colors epitomize cozy, wintery glamour. Pair a plum lid with a brown or taupe crease shade for depth and definition. Plum lips look gorgeous with a rosy blush and highlighter on the cheekbone. These berry tones also blend well with green, burgundy, or silver outfits.

Try a plum look for Christmas parties, family photos, or casual festivities – the shade will make a chic statement perfect for sipping eggnog by the fire.

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A Blue Christmas

Bright blues like cobalt, sapphire, and navy make a bold yet playful holiday statement. Try a bold blue winged liner with neutral lips and cheeks. Or go for a blue smoky eye using your favorite eyeshadow palette with a baby pink lip. Blues also pair beautifully with greens in your outfit.

A pop of electric blue on the eyes energizes any look for New Year’s Eve, office parties, or other celebrations with a little extra sparkle. Blue eyeshadow creates a fun, festive twist on your typical holiday beauty routine.

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Final Thoughts On Christmas Makeup Looks

The holiday season offers the perfect opportunity to experiment with festive and glamorous makeup looks. Whether you prefer soft, natural beauty or bold colors and textures, there are endless options to complement both your outfits and your personal style.

Just as nude nails can offer a clean slate to let, other features shine, darker and more dramatic eye and lip looks have the power to make a statement. Overall, the key is feeling confident and enjoying and celebrating however you choose.

Whether you rock a smoky eye with dark nails or keep things simple, the holiday spirit is about connecting with loved ones – and yourself – through creativity and self-expression.

We hope that our post gave you inspiration! Choose looks that bring you joy and make this magical time of year your most radiant one yet.

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16 Comments

  1. I love looking at different makeup looks and I’m always blown away by the creativity that’s out there! One of my fave things about Christmas is the bold red lip – I totally dig that. You should recreate one of these looks for Christmas and post it on your blog, I’d love to see your look 🙂

  2. I love these Christmas makeup ideas! They look great – all in their own different ways. I love that there is a look for anyone, whether they’re more towards the natural look or something very festive with holiday colors. Thanks for sharing these makeup looks!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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