’Tis the season for office parties, festive happy hours and seemingly endless supplies of eggnog. While the merry making may be abundant this time of year, so are red lipstick and shimmery shadows. Update your holiday look with these five must-have products to take you from humdrum to holiday hottie!
Create the perfect holiday eyeshadow by combining an iridescent green (pictured above) with a brown shadow base. It’s a great alternative to the classic glitter shadow and will draw all the attention to the center of your face. Finish off the look with a clear gloss, and you’re all set!
updated red lip
We’ve all seen a classic rouge lip for the holidays, but why not take your lips to the next level this year? Apply your usual red lip color but add just a swipe of matching red glitter. You don’t have to look any further than a craft store; your lips will be just as noticeable as Rudolph’s nose—but more chic!
golden hour
Matching lids and cheeks are the latest beauty rage. In light of the holidays, go for the gold and blend a taupe or golden tone shadow into the crease of your lids. Apply the same color underneath your bottom lashes. Use a matching bronzer or contouring powder underneath the cheekbones to bring the look together.
nail
Skip the usual red or green nail polish this year. Instead, go clear. Start with a clear base coat. You can choose to stop there or add a few layers of a neutral skin tone. Once dry, apply a gold glitter polish with larger gold flakes rather than a glittery polish. It’s a contemporary take on one of the season’s go-to nail trends.
white out
Take a cue from Jack Frost with a touch of white eyeliner. It will automatically make your eyes pop and create a gorgeous contrast with your dark mascara. For darker complexions, try a pencil with a yellow or nude tone for a less severe ‘white out’ look.