11 Christmas Makeup Looks From Simple to Full Glam
11 real Christmas makeup looks: classic red lips, rosy glow, glitter eyes, green eyeshadow, wine lips and metallic liner, from simple to full glam.
Christmas makeup does not have to be over the top. Some days you want a soft rosy glow for a family brunch, and some nights you want glitter eyes and a red lip for a party. I like to have a few go to looks ready for the whole season.
Here are 11 real Christmas makeup looks from makeup artists and creators on Instagram, ranked from simple to full glam. For each one I share where to wear it and the easy steps to copy it at home.
🎨 Christmas makeup shades
1. Soft Rosy Glow
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📸 Look by @mishti.rahman
This is the simple Christmas look: glowy skin, pink cheeks and a soft lip. It looks fresh and happy, like you just came in from the cold.
Perfect for Christmas morning, family brunch or a day of shopping.
💬 How to do it
- Use a light dewy base
- Tap pink blush high on the cheeks
- Finish with a tinted lip balm
2. Classic Red Lip With Glowy Skin
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📸 Look by @glossipgirl
A red lip with soft eyes and glowing skin is the most classic Christmas makeup ever. It looks good on everyone and in every photo.
Wear it to Christmas dinner, holiday parties or church.
💬 How to do it
- Keep eyes neutral with mascara
- Line and fill lips with a true red
- Blot and add a second layer so it lasts
3. Bold Red Lip for Christmas Eve
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📸 Look by @nnennaechem
A bright red lip with clean skin and groomed brows feels bold and festive. It matches red scarves and coats so well.
Great for Christmas Eve, a holiday market trip or any festive day out.
💬 How to do it
- Prep lips with balm first
- Use a bright red with a matte finish
- Keep the rest of the face simple
4. Deep Wine Lip
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📸 Look by @camiladerizans
A deep wine lip is the moody version of Christmas red. With glowing skin it looks rich and a little vampy.
Wear it to evening parties and winter date nights.
💬 How to do it
- Line lips with a deep plum liner
- Fill with a wine lipstick
- Add a touch of gloss in the center
5. Berry Lip and Soft Eyes
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📸 Look by @tobimakeup
A berry lip with soft brown eyes is pretty and very wearable. It is festive without being as bold as red.
Good for work parties and family dinners.
💬 How to do it
- Blend a soft brown shadow on the lids
- Use a berry lip color
- Add a little highlighter
6. Bronzed Holiday Glam
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📸 Look by @glossipgirl
Warm bronze eyes, sculpted cheeks and a nude lip give a soft glam look. It feels dressed up without color.
Great for parties if red lips are not your thing.
💬 How to do it
- Sweep bronze shadow on the lids
- Contour lightly under the cheekbones
- Finish with a nude gloss
7. Metallic Liner
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📸 Look by @mexicanbutjapanese
Swap black liner for a metallic one. A shiny gold or bronze line on the lid looks like a Christmas ornament.
Wear it to a party, a holiday concert or New Year’s Eve.
💬 How to do it
- Use a metallic shadow with a wet brush
- Draw a thin wing along the lash line
- Keep lips soft
8. Cool Toned Smoky Eyes
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📸 Look by @hungvanngo
A cool grey smoky eye with glossy lips looks sleek and wintry. It is perfect with silver or black outfits.
Wear it for an evening party or a fancy holiday dinner.
💬 How to do it
- Blend grey shadow from the lash line up
- Smudge dark liner on the lower lash line
- Finish with a clear gloss
9. Green and Gold Eyeshadow
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📸 Look by @hungvanngo
Green and gold eyes are the most Christmas eye makeup you can do. The green is like a tree and the gold is like the lights.
Wear it to a Christmas party and pair it with a nude or soft pink lip.
💬 How to do it
- Pack green shadow on the lid
- Add gold in the inner corner
- Keep the lip neutral
10. Glitter Eyes and a Red Lip
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📸 Look by @camiladerizans
Pink and red glitter on the lids with a red lip is full Christmas glam. It sparkles in every light.
Save it for a big holiday party or a festive night out.
💬 How to do it
- Apply a glitter glue on the lids
- Press pink and red glitter on top
- Finish with a red lip
11. Silver Glitter Lids
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📸 Look by @lemonhead.la
A full silver glitter lid is the ultimate party look. It is bold, icy and perfect for holiday photos.
Wear it on Christmas party nights and into New Year’s Eve.
💬 How to do it
- Use a glitter primer
- Pat silver glitter all over the lid
- Keep skin glowy and lips nude
Red Lip or Sparkly Eyes?
Pick one star feature so your makeup looks balanced.
Red lip look
- Keep eyes simple with mascara
- Looks classic in photos
- Best for dinners and church
- Needs touch ups after eating
Sparkly eye look
- Glitter, metallic or colored shadow
- Pair with a nude or soft lip
- Best for parties and nights out
- Lasts through dinner
How to Make Christmas Makeup Last All Night
Holiday parties are long, so a little prep goes a long way. Start with a primer, set the base with a light powder and use a setting spray at the end.
For red or wine lips, use a liner all over the lip before lipstick. It keeps the color in place even after drinks and dinner.
- Use eye primer under glitter and metallic shadow
- Line the whole lip before red lipstick
- Carry your lipstick and a mini powder
💡 Glitter tip
Do your eye makeup first and your base after. Any glitter that falls is easy to clean off before foundation.
Quick Guide to Christmas Makeup
- Simple: rosy glow with tinted balm
- Classic: red lip with soft eyes
- Moody: deep wine or berry lip
- Glam: glitter lids, green and gold shadow or metallic liner
Christmas Makeup FAQs
What makeup should I wear for Christmas?
A red lip with soft eyes is the classic choice. For something softer, go for a rosy glow. For parties, try glitter or green and gold eyes.
What is easy Christmas makeup?
Dewy skin, pink blush and a tinted balm or a simple red lip. Both take under ten minutes.
What eye makeup is good for Christmas?
Green and gold shadow, metallic liner, silver glitter or a cool smoky eye.
How do I keep red lipstick from moving?
Line the whole lip first, apply lipstick, blot, then apply again.
Make It Merry
Pick a simple look for the day and a sparkly one for the night. With these 11 ideas you are ready for every Christmas plan.
More ideas: holiday makeup looks, New Year’s Eve makeup, winter makeup looks and December nails.
