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The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas To Try Right Now
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The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas To Try Right Now

Bring on the sexy, the sultry, and the smoulder

#Thelist: The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

By Annabelle Fernandez - published

You know a holiday beauty look when you see it—maybe there's some glitter strewn about, or a pop of velvety red lipstick. And don't forget that this is the one time of year you get a pass on a little too much highlighter. Now that we're heading into party season, let these red carpet and runway beauty looks inspire you to put a festive spin on your usual makeup.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US

A bright red lip worn with fresh-faced skin is the easiest way to look elegant in seconds.
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#Thelist: The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

If glittery eyelids are your goal, follow Ellie Bamber's lead by leaving skin, lips, and hair minimal.
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Make a singular makeup statement with metallic lipstick (and maybe a hint of mascara). These vintage Urban Decay shades are back in a new creamy formula for a limited time. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Vintage Capsule Collection lipsticks in Smog and Roach, $17 each, urbandecay.com.
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When your outfit is the star attraction, a neutral makeup palette of champagne and rosy hues will complement, not compete.
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#Thelist: The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

Makeup artists are always telling us blue shadow makes brown eyes pop. Emily Ratajkowski is living proof.
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Lily Donaldson's gunmetal gray eye makeup is the epitome of holiday chic.
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#Thelist: The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

In the dead of winter, fake a healthy flush with makeup artist Troy Surratt's glow-inducing blushes. Surratt Artistique Blush, $32 each, sephora.com.
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Gigi Hadid is pure (rose) gold. Pair sheer washes of shimmer on the face and eyes with a statement coat.
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Kate Upton puts her lashes front and center with otherwise barely-there makeup.
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Queen of the cat eye, model Jourdan Dunn, offsets an inky swipe of liner with fluttery lashes and bold brows.
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This cherry-red matte stain can be used on both lips and cheeks for the easiest pop of color. Christian Dior Limited Edition Diorific Matte Fluid Velvet Colour Lip & Cheek in Luxury, $38, neimanmarcus.com.
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No makeup look is complete without glowing skin. Guerlain's new complexion correcting pearls impart fresh radiance. Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Legende, $65, nordstrom.com.
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Update an everyday manicure with sophisticated, sparkly shades from YSL. Yves Saint Laurent Beauté La Lacque Couture in Gold Clash and Silver Clash, $28 each, nordstrom.com.
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#Thelist: The Coolest Holiday Makeup Ideas

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Emily RatajkowskiGigi HadidJourdan DunnKate UptonLily Donaldsonmakeup
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