Richly Bejeweled Deep jewel tones such as sapphire, magenta, and emerald make eyes pop. Balance this look with a soft mouth. Subtle style Sweep a light shadow like champagne or bone over eyelids. Trace the upper lash line with a jewel-toned gel or liquid eyeliner. Try Almay Intense i-Color in Purple Amethyst ($7, drugstore.com) or Bobbi Brown Shimmer Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Denim ($25, bobbibrowncosmetics.com). Flick on one coat of black mascara. Keep the rest of your face neutral with a flesh-toned lip gloss and pinky-brown blush. Bolder look Dust a jewel-toned shadow on lids and dab white shimmer shadow underneath the brow bone to reflect light. For contrast, etch lids with a liner that’s two shades deeper than your shadow. For example, pair an emerald liner with a mint shadow. Top off eyes with two coats of black mascara. For finishing touches, add a skin-toned gloss and blush. Pro tip: If you don’t have a steady hand for lining lids, draw three dots along your lash line (inner, middle, and outer corner) and then connect them. MORE: 10 Amazing Beauty Tricks With Coconut Oil Modern Glamour Bold red lips and bedroom eyes, popularized by Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren, are synonymous with the season. But a new holiday makeup technique—pairing a sheer red lip with a soft, pale eye—gives this festive staple a fresh, wearable take. Subtle style Look for a lip gloss that gives you that just-ate-a-Popsicle effect. If you’re fair skinned, opt for a pinkish ruby-red color; medium and darker complexions can carry a merlot or deep burgundy. Dust a snow-white shadow all over lids and then finish with one coat of black mascara. Eyeliner is optional, but don’t skip blush; a color that mimics your cheek’s natural flush will keep you from looking washed out. Bolder look For a get-noticed pucker, go for a rich, semimatte crimson lipstick. Blot it on with your fingers for a stained effect. Dress up eyes with silver shadow and a gray or charcoal liner, which won’t steal the spotlight like jet-black would. Pro tip: Line lips last to keep the color from creeping, but make sure the shades match to avoid obvious lines. MORE: Why Is Everyone Suddenly Drinking Aloe Juice? Golden Glow Warm hues such as pumpkin, copper, and gingerbread on cheeks, lips, and eyes give you a lit-by-candlelight glow—even under fluorescent light. Subtle style Spice up eyes with a smudge of gold cream shadow. Try Clinique Shadow Tint for Eyes in Grandest Gold ($17, clinique.com). Using an eyeliner brush (a small brush with slightly angled bristles), line the upper lids with a deep chocolate shadow, which has a softer effect than gel or liquid liner. Keep lips subtle with sheer lipstick or gloss in a pinkish-gold shade; this hue flatters all complexions. Bolder look Brush a copper, amber, or sienna shadow on lids and then use dark brown in the crease to deepen eyes. Pat a neutral shade like champagne under the brow bone to add even more dimension. Trace top and bottom lids with black eye pencil; finish with two coats of black mascara. A touch of bronzer provides a sun-kissed glow. And golden-brown gloss completes the look. Pro tip: For the most natural effect, stick with sheer metallic shadows that allow your skin to show through. MORE: 5 Best Vitamins For Beautiful Skin Quick-Change Beauty How to transform your holiday makeup look from day to night in no time:
White eye shadow: Dust it under your brow bone to refresh worn-off eye makeup.Jet-black eyeliner: It adds instant drama and makes lashes look fuller.Shimmery blush: Layer it over your daytime blush to give skin a luminous gleam.Ballerina pink nail polish: This party-ready color disguises chips better than darker hues do.
