The countdown to Santa’s arrival has officially begun! As you dive into the festive spirit with Christmas gift shopping, decorating the tree and planning outfits, don’t forget to match your makeup to the occasion. If you’re still undecided on what to do, we have chalked out easy makeup ideas that are perfect for the holiday mood, whether you are playing host or guest. Trust us, these looks will take your Christmas glam to a whole new level. Read about them below.
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1. The classic red lip
If you have a long list of to-dos for Christmas and are looking for a shortcut to glam, don’t fret - we’ve got you covered. A classic red lip is a statement-making look that will always stay in style. Complete your usual base makeup routine, and then apply your favourite red lipstick to instantly match the Christmas fervour. Keep the rest of your make up minimal and let your lips take centre stage.
Tira recommends:
1. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick - 634 Bold Crimson
2. Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick - Lady Balls
2. Sugar plum fairy makeup
The sugar plum fairy makeup – a no-fuss and easy-to-replicate look is taking over the internet, thanks to Hailey Bieber. We love it because of how wearable it is and super on-theme for the season.
Since we are aiming for a minimal base, a concealer for your under eyes is all you need. Blush is the main character of this look, so apply your beloved cream blush on the apples of your cheeks and extend it to the outer corner of your eyes and dab some powder blush on top of that. For your eyes, start with a neutral eyeshadow for the crease and shimmer. Top it off with a gloss and extra shimmer for fairy-like eyes. Since the main theme of this look is rosy and glossy, why should your lips be any different? Apply your favourite lip gloss and finish the look with a lengthening mascara.
Tira recommends: 1. Makeup Revolution Mousse Blusher - Passion Deep Pink
2. Maybelline New York Fit Me Mono Blush - 60 Passionate
3. Wet N Wild Megaslicks Lip Gloss - Call Me Boss
3. Dark drama
If you’re still not over Wednesday Addams, try this refined twist to the look! The key to achieving this is a dark and bold eye makeup. Start with a black or charcoal grey eyeshadow and pack it on your eyelids. Then, go in with a brown or neutral eyeshadow on your crease and seamlessly blend the two shades. Next, apply a winged eyeliner and a generous coat of mascara and your eye makeup is all set. To elevate your grunge meets elegance makeup, a chiselled and sharp contour may work wonders. Once everything is done, complete your look with a bold lipstick in a dark shade.
Tira recommends: 1. PAC Prism Eyeshadow X42 – Neutrals
2. Clinique Quickliner For Eyes - Really Black
3. Wet N Wild Megaglo Dual Ended Contour Stick
4. Lancome L' Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick - 507 Mademoiselle Lupita
4. Candy cane chic
With the town covered in Christmas lights and décor, why not up your makeup game to reflect the festive cheer? Have some fun with a colourful, vivid candycane inspired eyeliner and play up your eyes for that special year end glam. Choose a bright red and white eyeline. Draw out a wing along the crease of your eyes and then extend the ends of your eyelid with it too. Next, use the white liner to draw white lines at a slant, over the red liquid liner along your crease. And voila! Your easy Christmas liner is ready. Complete your look with nude lipstick paired with a brown lip liner for a soft ombre effect.
Tira recommends:
1. SUVA Beauty Hydra FX Eyeliner - Cherry Bomb
2. Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour – Buff
3. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Lip Definer - 08 Nude Brown
4. Wet N Wild Color Icon Kohl Liner Pencil - You'Re Always White
5. Coquette makeup
Bright, girly and flirty, coquette makeup is all about hyperfeminine makeup. Think glitter, fluttery lashes, pearls and all things pink. If you’re planning a brunch date this Christmas, this could be the perfect makeup look to show off.
To achieve this look, start by concealing your under eyes and ensure your base makeup is minimal. Channel your inner 80s diva and apply a generous amount of blush for that rosy glow. Since this makeup look radiates soft feminine energy – make sure to channel flirty lashes with an eyelash curler and a lengthening mascara to get the flutter effect. Use a pink coloured velvet finish lip stain or lipstick to complete your look.
Tira recommends:
1. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi Use Concealer
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Blush - Pink Dahlia
