9 stunning makeup looks to try this Christmas

If you’re looking for an excuse to up the drama and glam with your makeup, Christmas is the perfect time to do so. Follow Olivia Culpo’s lead by teaming a glittery gold eye makeup look and long, wispy lashes with a bright red lip. You might have to be careful not to smudge your lipstick, but we’re sure all the compliments you’ll receive will be worth the effort.

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With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas day, a bright makeup look can seem like a little too much to ask. If you still want to inject some colour into your look without the commitment of regular touch-ups, take your cue from Elizabeth Olsen and softly blend a pink eyeshadow across the eyelid and below the lower waterline before applying two coats of lengthening mascara. Finish the look off by coating your lips with a long-wearing lip stain in a colour of your choice.

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If a natural look is more your style, jump on the bronzed bandwagon and opt for a look similar to the one makeup artist Ania Milczarczyk created on Bambi Northwood Blyth. Simply apply a bronze eyeshadow across the eyelid before blending it slightly above the eye socket. Follow by smudging that same colour underneath the lower lash line, lining the upper and lower waterline with a chocolate brown pencil eyeliner and finish your eye makeup with a defining mascara. For the base, keep your foundation light and add a finishing luminous touch with a dusting of highlighter on the highpoints of the face.
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If a cat eye is your go-to eye makeup look throughout the year, recreating Lily Aldridge’s metallic green winged line could be perfect step up for you. Not sure how to perfect liquid eyeliner? Simply follow these tips for a precise flick, every time.

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If you want to dabble with a glamorous makeup look but don’t have the time (or the inclination) to go all out, follow Alexa Chung’s lead by keeping your base and eye makeup natural and simply apply a bright red lip. Don’t forget to also define your brows to balance out your features. Not only is the look timeless, but it’s also guaranteed to suit everyone!

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Nothing says Christmas like gold glitter! Up the ante on your festive makeup this year by recreating Lily-Rose Depp’s stunning look that she teamed with a dramatic black cat eye and nude lips.

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Very on trend this year, glitter lips like the Pat McGrath Labs used on Taylor Hill and Bella Hadid backstage at the Atelier Versace show are perfect for making a dramatic statement at any Christmas event. The tinsel-like finish is also very in keeping with the Christmas spirit! If you’re brave enough to try this look, keep your makeup balanced with a natural and light base and eye look.

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Sometimes nothing beats a smoky eye. If you can’t seem to put your pencil eyeliners and blending brushes down, switch up your favourite look by adding a subtle pop of colour like in this look on Karlie Kloss, created by Hung Vanngo. Purples, burgundy and pinks are great alternatives to the traditional charcoal or brown smoky eye.

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There’s no doubt this look takes serious skill, however if you’re up for the challenge and want to incorporate Christmas icons into your makeup look, take inspiration from this impressive liner look created by Megan Rusk.

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