20 Festive AF Christmas Makeup Looks to Kick Off Your Countdown

Mastering holiday style comes down to a few key elements: a party-ready holiday dress, on-fleek festive shoes, and of course, a mad beauty game. Once you’re all decked out and looking fab in your holiday outfit, it’s officially time to take your seasonal look there with an over-the-top, out-of-control makeup look that screams, “‘Tis the season!” Scroll down for 20 festive AF holiday looks that instantly bring the cheer.

1. Sparkle and Shine: Get glitzy with your red and green eye makeup this season — and don’t forget to add major highlight to your cheeks too!

2. Bold Hues: Those vibrant colors and dainty snowflakes are the perfect seasonal pair.

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3. Peppermint Candy Cane Eyes: Feast your eyes on the haute-est take on the candy cane liner trend we’ve ever seen. This Instababe lined her lash line with a sweet spin on holiday makeup.

4. Festive Feels: Why not model your eye shadow after a Christmas tree?!

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5. Frozen Eye Art: The frosted brows and icy blue eyeshadow in this look are just the tip of the iceberg (literally) of what makes it so fabulous. It looks like there’s a snow storm swirling around her eyes, complete with frosty white mascara and helix eyeliner FTW.

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6. Glitzy Santa Hat Brow: Put your artistic skills to work creating a miniature Santa hat that sits atop your eyebrow. Don’t forget about the trendy glitter.

7. Candy Cane Corner: Could that little hanging candy cane dangling from the corner of her eyeliner be any cuter? The tiny holiday decal keeps things sweet and subtle without going over the top. Less is more, ladies.

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First attempt at Christmas Lights Eyeliner 🎄✨ I’m so excited for Holiday Make Up! 😍✨❤️ For this eye look I used : @jeffreestarcosmetics Androgyny Palette “Military” “Poison” & “Frosting” @nyxcosmetics Epic Liner & Vivid Brights Liner // @jeffreestar Unicorn Blood for the Christmas lights and Lips 👄 💕 @angelicalchemist Dark Brown Dip Brow for the Brows 💕 #christmaslights #christmaslightsliner #christmasmakeup

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8. Light It Up: This festive look is perfectly balanced out with brown, neutral eye makeup.

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First christmassy look 😁☃🎄🎁 Products: @lagirlcosmetics concealer @barrymcosmetics brow kit @bhcosmetics take me back to brazil palette @nyxcosmetics_uk white liquid liner @elfcosmetics mascara @sleekmakeup solstice highlighting palette #muawintermas #underdogwintermas

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9. Muted Red: If bright crimson isn’t your thing, try a more muted, subtle red hue.

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10. Starry Night: Rock this dreamy red-and-gold look for instant Christmas vibes.

11. Glittering Green: Holiday makeup doesn’t always have to be about reds — clearly.

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We are like a snow flake. All different in our beautiful way. Merry Merry Christmas, everyone! HoHoHo.. 🎅🏻 _____________________________________ Product used= Base: Sleek Barekissed Illuminator #Monaco . Foundation: Wardah Luminous Liquid Foundation #2 . Eyeshadow: L.A BEAUTY BRICKS #NEON . Eyebrow: Anastasia Beverly Hills #Dark Brown . Lip: none . . . . . . . #makeup #wintermakeup #christmas #christmasmakeup #christmasmakeupideas #makeupideas #wintermakeup #makeupforwinter #makeupartist #makeupartistjakarta #makeupartistindo #makeuplook #makeupgeek #makeuplooks #makeuplover #makeupaddict #makeupjunkie #vlog #blog #vlogger #vlogging #beautyblogger #beautyblog #xmas #xmasパーティー #makeuptips

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12. Winter Blues: Let the chilly temps outside provide inspo for your routine. Channel those cool blues and frosty whites and you’re all set!

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Another one of the videos I have in store for you!! 🎉🎄🎅🏼 Today has been a very hectic but productive day for me, and I can't wait to upload new videos for you guys! 💖 _____________________ //Eyes: @muacosmetics Luxe Brighten and Lighten Primer @nyxcosmetics_in HD Finishing Powder @paccosmetic Retro Matte Gloss - 16 @facesindia Glitter Stack @westsidestores @mystudiowest Bombay Jewel Eyeshadow Palette @essencemakeup long lasting eye pencil in groovy grass @nyxcosmetics_in Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sparkle Green PAC PP 56 PAC PP 02 PAC Eye Lashes - 41 @lorealmakeup Super Star Mascara _______________________ //Face: @Clinique_in Pep Start Hydroblur Moisturiser @muacosmetics Skin define matte perfect foundation in Natural Beige @essence_cosmetics match2cover cream concealer soft beige @lagirlindia HD Pro Conceal, Espresso @essence_cosmetics Blush Up! Pinky Flow _____________ //Lips: @paccosmetic Retro Matte Gloss - 16 . . . . #Christmas #ChrismasParty #HolidayMakeup #Reindeer #Antlers #MOTD #indianyoutuber #Youtubeindia #glitteryeyes #christmasmakeupideas #beautyblogger

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13. Shimmering Lids: Grab your sparkliest shadow and sweep it all over your lids for extra impact. The red liner is the cherry on top!

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Poinsettia lips closeup! #lipart #holidaylipart #featuremuas

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14. Poinsettia Lips: Show off your artistry with this stunning, detailed creation. Mwah!

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15. Mistletoe Makeup: Get in the spirit with this mistletoe accent. The silver lashes add a slightly edgy vibe.

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Close up of my final #Christmas look - Day #24 - Ho Ho Ho and happy holidays for you all 🎅🏼 Productdetails @jeffreestarcosmetics Velour Liquid lipsticks Druglord and Breakfast at Tiffanys @gerardcosmetics Ruby Slipper lipstick; @mehronmakeup Paradise AQ Palette and Gold powder with the Liquid , @glitterinjections pressed glitters 💋 #24daystillchristmas #24daystillchristmaschallenge #24daystillchristmasmakeupchallenge #sunnyschristmascountdown #wakeupandmakeup #universodomamaquiagem_oficial #mehroncosmetics #mehron #inssta_makeup #shimycatsmua #hudabeauty #anastasiabeverlyhills #glitterinjections #malakhossam #jeffreestar #jeffreestarcosmetics #christmas #norvina #slave2beauty #brian_champagne #eotd #abhbrows #anastasiabrows #makeupartistsworldwide

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16. Jolly Santa: Use your pout as a canvas and get creative.

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Christmas 🎄🤶🏼☃️ Inspired by @guanixz ____ Eyes: @morphebrushes 35B @nyxcosmetics_de @nyxcosmetics Liquid white Liner & vicid brights Liner 06 Gold Liner from Wish ___ #winter #wintermakeup #wintermakeuplook #christmas #christmasmakeup #christmasmakeuplook #gold #glitter #beauty #beautyblogger #beautyqueen #blogger #makeupblogger #makeupblog #instamakeup #instamakeupartist #igers #instamood #instagood #morphebrushes #photooftheday #potd #mua #aspiringmakeupartist #makeupforbarbies #candycane #linergoals #nyxcosmetics #nyxcosmeticsgermany #morphebabe

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17. All Christmas Everything: What do you get when you combine red, green, peppermint, and holly? This explosion of all things festive.

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Hanging baubles. Wish you guys could see how much this glitter sparkled, it's @gogetglitter chunky red glitter and it's amazing 😍 will definitely be incorporating this glitter into future looks. #mua #motd #inspiringmuas #makeupaddiction #makeupartist #makeupjunkie #wakeupandmakeup #makeupaddict #makeupmafia #hudabeauty #undiscovered_muas #fakeupfix #makeupfeatures #makeupartistsworldwide #makeupartists_worldwide #makeupshoutout1 #maquiagem #snowman #dressyourface #vegas_nay #christmasmakeupchallenge #smokyeye #christmas #makeupfanatic1 #fiercesociety #make4glam #nikkietutorials #gogetglitter

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18. Dangly Ornaments: Adorn your winged liner in glittery Christmas ornaments that will make your tree jealous.

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❤️ my look from Thanksgiving night! Used both the @katvondbeauty #metalmatte and #saintandsinner palettes on my eyes! Lip is @stilacosmetics Beso Shimmer #stayallday liquid lip! . . . . #motd #latergram #makeupoftheday #makeupmafia #wakeupandmakeup #betterlatethannever #makeupjunkie #makeuplover #makeupaddict #beautyaddict #beautyjunkie #katvond #sephora #stila #thanksgiving #blackfriday #beautylover #makeuplife #beautyvlogger #beautyblogger #instablogger #instabeauty #glow #festivemakeup #christmasspirit

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19. Two-Toned Eyes: Rock cranberry red on your lower lash line and an emerald green on your lids. Done and done!

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This is my #Christmascompetition look for @south_africanmua 💙❤️💛🎄 #SAmua Products: @essence_cosmetics 🎄foundation in 10 soft beige 🎄lipstick in 05 Simply be an Icon 🎄mascara volume curl 🎄bronzer 60 mahogany 🎄blush 20 babydoll @yardleylondon_sa 🎄black eyeliner @eylureofficial 🎄lashes in Cheryl No. 114 Beauty treats eyeshadow palette + contour palette #christmas #festivemakeup #festivemakeuplook #makeup #makeupparadise #makeupartist #ibeautyfi

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20. Ice Princess: Channel your inner snow queen with this mega chill option.

What’s your go-to holiday beauty look? Show us on Pinterest!