New Year's Eve is the one night of the year when anything goes with your makeup. Whether you prefer a subtle glitter look or want to go all in with dramatic eyes and bold lips, here are seven looks that are guaranteed to make a statement at the party.
1. Less is more with glitter
Do you usually keep things neutral when it comes to everyday makeup? Perfect. All you need to make it feel festive is a touch of bold glitter. Mix two shades that suit your skin tone and apply them at the inner or outer corners of your eyes, underneath the lash line, or along your temples. Easy, striking, and festive — and it takes no more than a few minutes.
2. Smokey eye with a touch of gold
The classic smokey eye gets a festive upgrade with a gold glitter eyeshadow. Start with a dark base, blend a lighter brown shade along the crease, and finish with a gold shadow pressed over the entire lid with your fingertip. Done in five minutes, and the result is a dramatic, open-looking eye that suits New Year's Eve perfectly. Pair with nude lips and a high ponytail for a pulled-together look.
3. The bold colour look
For those of you who love more is more. Reach for your most colourful, glittery eyeshadow palette and build up the look layer by layer — lighter shades at the inner corner, darker tones along the crease and out towards the wing. Pair with a sequin dress and big Hollywood waves for a look that truly commands the room.
4. Sharp liner and glitter
A classic, elevated. Start with a metallic shadow in a shade that complements your eye colour, layer a glitter shadow over the entire lid, and finish with a sharp black line. Our Drama Mascara gives your lashes the dramatic volume this look calls for — and keeps them looking that way all night.
5. The glow skin look
Want to let your skin take centre stage this New Year's Eve? Start with your usual skincare routine and give the eye area an extra boost with our Rejuvenating Eye Gels, which hydrate and leave a lovely radiance. Then apply a moisturising primer and build up the glow with a creamy highlighter on the cheekbones, temples, bridge of the nose, and cupid's bow. Set with a powder highlighter and finish with Xlash Mascara for maximum volume.
6. Don't forget your hair
A great New Year's Eve look takes just as much thought when it comes to hair as it does makeup. For a minimal look, big voluminous curls work beautifully — set with hairspray to last the whole night. For a dramatic eye look, a high ponytail or sleek bun creates an elegant, cohesive impression. Want a little something extra? Mix glitter with hair gel and apply it along your hairline for a truly festive finish.
7. Long lashes and defined lips
Does glitter and drama not feel like your style? Then this is the look for you. Healthy, long lashes paired with well-defined lips is a reliable combination that always works. Use Xlash Eyelash Serum for lashes that truly show, and apply Xlash Mascara using a zig-zag motion from the roots for maximum volume. Frame the eyes with a fine line of eyeliner along the lash line to add extra definition, and finish with a glossy lipstick in a shade that suits you.
Whatever look you go for, make sure your lashes and skin are in great condition as your starting point.
