ICYMI, there's only 32 sleeps till Christmas, and if you're anything like me, the fact that it's December next week is probably freaking you out. So, distract yourself from wondering where TF this year has disappeared too, and instead, start planning your christmas party makeup...??
Here's a few ideas to get you going...
1. Soft bronze smoke
Beauty YouTuber, Allana Davison, has created every neutral eyeshadow lover's dream with this oh-so pretty bronze look. Check out her full tutorial here.
2. Emerald-tinted eyes
Channel your inner mermaid with this dreamy emerald eyeshadow look by KathleenLights.
3. Fiery lids
Copper eyes for christmas? Yassss. Thanks for the inspo Sarah Mae.
4. Icy violet-taupe
Makeup artist, Katie Jane Hughes, has given her nude shadow an edgy violet twist and we're loving the result.
Everyone's clicking on...
5. Go bright
Who says brights are strictly for Summer? Nuh-uh... If rocking a red lip for Christmas seems a little obvious, go for a matte fuchsia pout and gold eyes, instead.
6. Seeing stars
What could be more festive than adorning your eyes with sequin stars? LOVE.
7. Black cherry lips
Be bold and opt for an inky purple lip like makeup artist, Karima Mckimme. Finish the look with sleek brows and a dusting of gold shimmer across the lids...?
8. The classic red lip
Crimson lips and feathery lashes = serious festive beauty vibes.
9. Holographic glitter
Makeup artist, Anne Sophie Costa, has crafted the ultimate unicorn eye with holographic glitter.
10.Navy-shimmer shadow
Upgrade your smoky eye by swapping greys tones for a midnight-navy instead.
11. Goth girl vibes
Shay Mitchell gave us so many makeup goals with this look...
12. Inky gold eyes
Glitter for Christmas? Groundbreaking. Well if ain't broke... Layer a gold shimmer over an inky blue shadow like Kaitlyn Nguy.
13. Vampy red smoke
This black-turned-red shadow has New Year's Eve written all over it.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
