Trending Holiday Looks: Your Guide to Festive Makeup

The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace glamorous, unique makeup looks that highlight your beauty while you enjoy festive meals and cherished moments with loved ones. But let’s be honest—you don’t want to spend hours perfecting your makeup. That’s why IDA Beauty is here to guide you through simple steps to effortlessly achieve stunning holiday looks

Below, we’ve outlined an easy-to-follow guide to help you nail your festive makeup. The sooner you dive in, the sooner you’ll master these looks and start celebrating in style. Let’s get you looking your best this holiday season with a look that’s uniquely yours!

What Do I Need for Festive Makeup?

Holiday makeup is all about bold colors, shimmer, and dramatic eyes to make a statement. Unlike your everyday look, festive makeup brings out metallics, rich lip colors, and glittery finishes that add extra sparkle to your look. From smokey eyes to voluminous lashes, it's your chance to go all out and shine!

5-Step Holiday Beauty Tutorial

A glowy holiday beauty look starts with your complexion, and the glam part comes from the way you accentuate your other features. Check out this step-by-step guide to achieving easy holiday glam from start to finish.

1. Create a Flawless Base

The holiday lights are shining bright and your skin can too this season. Start by applying your foundation to create a smooth, even base. Use a long-wearing foundation to ensure your makeup lasts through all the festivities. Blend well with a beauty sponge or brush for a seamless finish.

Editor’s tip: For an extra glow, mix a bit of highlighter with your foundation before applying it to your face.

2. Conceal and Highlight

Next, use your concealer to cover any blemishes or dark circles. Apply it under your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on any areas that need extra coverage. Blend it out with a sponge or brush.

For a natural, lit-from-within glow, apply highlighter to the high points of your face: cheekbones, brow bones, the bridge of your nose, and your cupid’s bow. This will give your skin a radiant finish.

3. Define Your Brows

Well-defined eyebrows frame your face and complete your look. Use your IDA Beauty eyebrow pencil to fill in any sparse areas and shape your brows. This double-ended pencil comes with a spoolie brush on the other end, making it easy to blend for a seamless, natural finish. Follow the natural shape of your brows and use light, feathery strokes for the best results.

Editor’s tip: Brush through your brows with the spoolie to blend the product and keep your brows looking effortlessly natural.

4. Enhance Your Eyes

For a dramatic eye look, apply multiple coats of mascara to your lashes. This will make your eyes look more open and defined. If you want to add extra drama, consider using an eyelash curler before applying mascara.

Editor’s tip: Wiggle the mascara wand at the base of your lashes and then sweep upwards to ensure each lash is coated evenly.

5. Bold Lips

A bold lip color can make your look stand out. Use your lip liner to outline your lips and prevent your lipstick from feathering. Then, apply your matte lipstick in a festive shade like red or berry. This will add a pop of color and complete your holiday look.

Editor’s tip: For a longer-lasting lip color, apply a thin layer of lipstick, blot with a tissue, and then apply a second layer.

With these steps, you’ll be ready to shine at any holiday event!