10 Hottest Christmas Makeup Looks For All Your Holiday Festivities

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If you’re anything like me, Christmas is the season I love going all out on a Christmas glam. It’s one of the only times of year I pull off a bold red lip or a moody, smoky eye. There’s just something about the holiday season that makes “dressing up” fun.

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas makeup look for a holiday dinner party, a Christmas card photoshoot, or to celebrate Christmas Eve with your family, these 10 holiday glam ideas will give you a festive glow. Keep scrolling to see how to recreate each makeup look and shop the top makeup products in each makeup tutorial.

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10 Hottest Christmas Makeup Looks

1. Warm Red Christmas Lip

@danielllestrada Red lip look for Christmas dinner tonight ❣️🎁🎄 @rhode skin glazing fluid @Nudestix neutral medium contour @Armani beauty luminous silk foundation 5.9 @LYS Beauty harmony bronzer @Persona Cosmetics teddy blush @Jouer Cosmetics concealer wheat @Huda Beauty cupcake powder @Charlotte Tilbury powder 2 @Kosas brow pop dark medium @Rare Beauty clear brow gel @maccosmetics cork lip liner @Rose Inc love beckons matte lip @Morphe Cosmetics continous setting spray @Westman-Atelier light up stick lit #grwm #makeuptutorial #makeup #makeup ##makeup##makeuptiktok##glowymakeup##glowy#r#redlipr#redlipstutorialc#christmaslookc#christmasdinnerr#redlipmakeup ♬ original sound – Danielle Estrada

Danielle Estrada has mastered the fine line between full-on gleam and making makeup look natural. I love this warm red Christmas lip. The idea of lining the lip with a soft brown liner and then adding a subtle red lip tint to the center of the lip makes this a perfect cozy holiday look.

2. Natural Warm Glow

@hungvanngo Sun-Kissed Perfection: Spring/Summer Makeup featuring the NEW @Diorbeauty Jumbo Dior Forever Nude Bronze and NEW Dior Forever Glow Luminizer   @DIORBEAUTYLOVERS #DIORFOREVER #DIORMAKEUP #GLOWYMAKEUP #GLOWYSKIN ♬ The Champion – Lux-Inspira

During this time of year, my skin is begging me for a hint of sun-kissed magic. While I can’t rely on the sun to give me that this time of year, this makeup look is a simple way to create a warm glow even in the cold holiday season.

3. Quick Glowy Christmas Eve Makeup

@melodyymiles merry christmas eve 🌲🥰✨. – – – #grwm #grwmmakeup #glowymakeup #dewyskin #girlymakeup #glowyskin #christmasmakeup ♬ original sound – 🎶🎧

Looking for a quick 5-minute Christmas makeup routine? We love how simple Melody Miles creates a gorgeous glowy look in a matter of minutes. Just a few of your favorite go-to products can go a long way this holiday season.

4. Frosty Christmas Glam

@gold.en_queen EASY Christmas Glam ✨ Using: @fentybeauty | Diamond bomb highlighter @Hindash | Eye tone – Intra @rembeautyy | Lengthening mascara #makeup #christmasmakeup #makeuptutorial ♬ original sound – Lidia Jora

I’m a sucker for a silver, frosty eye this time of year. It’s a great glam look for Christmas and into the New Year. Plus, the addition of the sultry red lip makes the look pop even more. I’m definitely taking inspiration from this makeup idea this year.

5. Christmas Soft Glam

@poppymarchh Christmas soft glam✨ #grwm #christmasmakeup #festivemakeuplook #makeupinspo #christmasglam #redlipsglam #sparklyeyeshadow ♬ L'amore dice ciao (From "La matriarca – The Libertine") – Main Titles – Armando Trovajoli

Any way I can create the illusion of glowy skin during the cold-weather months, sign me up. That’s why I love soft and dewy, glam. I also love how the bright berry cheek adds a cozy, cheerful touch as well. Simply stunning!

6. Holiday Smokey Eye

@hungvanngo “Always Smokey Eyes For Daytime And Nighttime“ video with the beautiful #MelaniePerez (@melanieperez.c ) is now up on my YouTube channel. Link is in my bio to the full video. *All product credits are under the YouTube video description box.* Filming @jaydenhopham Editing @ninomars Hair @dawsonhiegert #HungVanngoAndCo ♬ Ti Amo – Dalida

Smokey eyes were all the rage in the 2010s, and I’m not ashamed to say that I’m still not over them. Around the holiday season, I always have to recreate the look. It’s such a dramatic, classic look that would look stunning with a black monochrome Christmas outfit.

7. Candy Cane Blush + Peppermint Glaze Lips

@roshellefloress candy cane blush + peppermint glaze lips that’ll last through all the xmas party yaps + kisses 💋 used @Peter Thomas Roth Labs 24k gold hydra gel eye patches @Iconic London underglow blurring primer @Rare Beauty brow gel @Diorbeauty foundation 3n @rhode skin glazing milk @makeupbymario bronzing serum – medium @Hourglass Cosmetics concealer – beech Rare beauty blush – grateful Rare beauty illuminator – transcend Rare beauty mascara @Kosas eyeliner Makeup by mario ethereal eyes moonlight palette @Huda Beauty easy bake powder – banana bread @Wonderskin Beauty lip stain – hush @MakeUpForEverUSA lip liner – universal earth Rhode peppermint glaze lip tint Hourglass veil setting spray #makeup #beauty #holidaymakeup #christmas #wintermakeup #glowyskin ♬ Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande

I loved a cute, themed makeup look, and this one checks all the boxes. It’s simple, glowy, and on brand for the holidays. If you haven’t ever used a lip stain, it’s a great way to create a tinted look that lasts all day long.

8. Last-Minute Christmas Makeup Look

@paulina_kurkowska last minute christmas makeup 💋💄 | rate this look 0-10 🥹 ________ @Mexmo Cosmetics Coffee roastery eyeshadow palette @Lovelykosmetyki🦋 Cinnamon sprinkle glitter (2,3) @L’Oréal Paris Perfect Slim eyeliner @Maybelline Polska ce diamond mascara @Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation @INGLOT Cosmetics Cream bronzer 111 @Claresa.pl liquid Blush 2&1 @douglas_polska shimmer powder „winter full of stars” @House of Lashes Yumi lashes #makeup #eyemakeup #easymakeuptutorial #christmasmakeup ♬ The Holiday Orchestra Suite (Live) – Hans Zimmer & Eliane Correa & Amir John Haddad & Lucy Landymore & Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & Martin Gellner

Let’s see…when am I not late running out the door during the holiday season? If you’re running short on time, like I often do, then this last-minute Christmas makeup look is an easy one to recreate. It’s dramatic, bold, and so beautiful.

9. Simple Bronze Sparkle Christmas Eye Look

@miabgalvan 4-Step Christmas eye look using affordable beauty products!🫶🏼✨ @Milani Cosmetics ungilded eyeshadow palette most loved mattes @Beauty Creations Cosmetics riding solo single shadow in howdy @loréal paris usa infallible grip precision felt tip eyeliner on 605 brown & lash paradise mascara #glittereyeshadow #christmasmakeup #christmaseyeshadow #sparklyeyeshadow #affordablemakeup ♬ Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby & London Symphony Orchestra

Glitter is a nonnegotiable for the holiday season. If you’re looking for a warm eye makeup look, then this one is super easy to recreate. The combo of the bronze glitter and soft winged eyeliner is subtly stunning. Pair it with a neutral lip combo or a warm berry lip.

10. Minimalist Christmas Glam

@sophia_vanbragt perfect for all the Christmas events!♥️ #christmas #makeup #holidaymakeup #tiktokbeauty #foryou ♬ last christmas – 🎸🪩

Sophia van Bargt always creates a gorgeous makeup look. I’ve saved so many of her ideas over the years, because they are so easy to create when I’m short on time. The bright cherry cheek has me in a chokehold — especially paired with the deep, red lip!