Festive Eye Makeup That’ll Slay this Season!
Around this time, you guys always ask me for fun party looks for Christmas, New Year’s, and all the celebrations in between – and honestly, I love curating seasonal looks that are wearable all year round. Give me glitter, shimmer, and bold lashes any day of the week!
So, I’ve pulled together some products that I absolutely love and added a few tips on how to really make your eyes pop! These are guaranteed to get you compliments, stay all night, and bring a bit of drama. Let’s sleigh this…
Primers:
When it comes to keeping your makeup on all night long, primers are your best friend. Here are some that I have loved for years:
This product is an OG for a reason – and the UK’s #1 premium eye primer! I love how lightweight this feels. Designed with advanced polymer technology, the base enhances the longevity of both eyeshadow and eyeliner, while minimising creasing, smudging and transfer for a professional finish.
This baby is another OG. Super lightweight, it creates a seamless canvas for all kinds of eye colours and textures. I love that this doesn’t crease – perfect for tears, sweat, you name it!
These. Are. INSANE.
If you want that “people stop mid-conversation to ask what’s on your eyes” kind of sparkle, this is the one. The shimmers, metallics, and pressed glitters are next-level reflective and somehow still blend like butter. I also love that you can separate the palette into three mini palettes – perfect for your makeup bag or party clutch when space is tight.
Tip: Use a fingertip for maximum coverage, a flat brush for precision, or a dampened brush for a more subtle look.
If you haven’t got much time, these are your new best friends. Liquid Lurex blends in seconds, dries beautifully, and somehow makes your lids look like you’ve put actual effort in (when really, you’ve done about three swipes!). Ideal for when your Uber is already outside.
The Moondust formula is famously fine, smooth, and sparkly without feeling chunky. Pop the lighter shade in your inner corners, press the deeper tones onto your lid, or layer over mattes. If you’ve ever wanted your eyes to look like a galaxy, this is literally that.
This liner is the moment. A vibrant ultraviolet that catches the light, it’s the perfect way to jazz up a classic party look without going full “editorial on a Tuesday”. Use it alone for a graphic flick or layer it on top of black liner for a subtle-but-stunning look.
You already know these are my faves. Creamy, blendable, smudge-friendly (in a good way), and they last all night. Use them to smoke out the lash line in seconds.
Mascaras:
I recently did an entire blog on my all-time favourite mascaras. All the products, tips and tricks are right here!
Lashes:
You need good lashes when you’re going for that slightly extra party look. Lashes really transform the face. Here are my faves:
Lashify is the place to go for your false eyelashes. They have every style and colour that you could ever need. They go under your lash line so there is no messy gaps. I love these on a shoot as they’re so lightweight. Absolutely perfect for a pro or someone who is a bit nervous to wear lashes. They are surprisingly easy to apply.
A classic for a reason. Really gentle to remove which is great for sensitive eyes. This pack even comes with glue which is great if you don’t have 100 tubes in your room (like I do!).
These individual volume lashes are so great when you’re going for a bit of an extra look. These are more drama than natural!
Love or hate individual lashes? These are some of my absolute favourites. Elegant, fluffy, and very “your lashes but better”.
Makeup Artist Tips!
1. Use a clean fluffy brush to soften the edges of whatever you’re applying. Even the wildest glitter looks polished with a diffused edge. Blend upwards and outwards for the most flattering lift.
2. Tightline the upper waterline. This is a classic makeup artist trick. Pop a black or dark brown pencil right into the upper waterline (blink onto the pencil, promise it’s easier). This makes your lashes look thicker, your eyes more defined, and your whole look more polished.
3. Layer textures! Matte crease, shimmer lid and glitter centre. This is the cheat code for dimension that looks editorial but takes 2 minutes.
Whether you want subtle shimmer or full glitter-glam, these products will make your eyes look absolutely gorgeous. I’m always hunting for new products, so please let me know your favourites too!
Love,
Lisa xx
As always, I only ever recommend products I would use myself. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.
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