The 2023 holiday season is here! That said, we know rocking the best ensemble at your festive functions is a top priority. However, no glam queen could forget about planning the perfect holiday makeup looks. After all, the right beauty beat can elevate your ensemble seamlessly.

There are several components to consider when planning a holiday glam look — from soft to full glam makeup and color schemes. Luckily, makeup is a creative outlet, meaning anything goes! Play around with lots of red blush. Wear a new shade of lipstick. Create a bold eyeshadow look. The possibilities are endless for a glam look that keeps all eyes on you. Here are a few tips to consider when planning your holiday looks this season!

1. Blush

“Cold Girl Makeup” was trending during the 2022 holiday season, but who says it can’t make a comeback? In case you missed it, the trend plays on how a person can look cold but sport a flushed makeup look.

Blush can take a girl a long way when applied in the right places. For the perfect beauty beat, consider adding a little extra blush on the cheeks and nose. Not only will “cold girl makeup” serve winter realness, but the trend pairs well with any outfit! If you play it up even more, you may just win the ugly sweater contest.

2. Eyeshadow

Sometimes, adding eyeshadow to your makeup can overwhelm the look. Eyeshadow can also be the perfect addition when the hues balance the beauty beat. Color choice is key!

Bold or muted eyeshadow shades pair well with casual ensembles. If you’re attending a formal event, muted eyeshadows will add an elegant flair to your overall look. Use a sweep of silver, soft pink, or light metallic green, and sweeping brown eyeshadow to your crease makes a gorgeous holiday makeup look easy to achieve. There’s no need for extravagant eyeshadow details. Less is always more.

3. Lips

A bold red lip can be daunting, especially when eating at holiday events. After all, reapplying lipstick is not an easy task at the dinner table, but fortunately, there are easy steps to scoring a juicy red lip that lasts.

Instead of using your go-to brown lip liner, reach for a purple-berry liner. The violet shade will add more dimension to your lips, whereas the brown hue makes it appear muddier. Once complete, apply your red lipstick and blot by gently kissing a tissue to finish the look.

For extra ease, apply red lip gloss after lining your lips. This step keeps your red lip makeup routine simple and efficient while adding a pop of shine.

Inspiration

Makeup is an art form that allows your creativity to shine. Remember, your beauty beat shouldn’t take the spotlight away from your outfit. It can enhance the ensemble or add extra flair to your overall look. Below, you can find a few more holiday glam looks for inspiration!

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