30 Creative Christmas Makeup Looks and Ideas To Try
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The holiday season is here and we all celebrate in many different ways creative Christmas makeup looks are one way. When you bring out your creative side in a visual way, these ladies showcase their talents in makeup art.
From snow, winter, and naughty Santa, Christmas lights we have them all. Also, check out this list of festive makeup looks.
Materials Needed:
- White or silver face paint or eyeliner ( on Amazon)
- Fine-tipped makeup brushes or thin eyeliner brush ( on Amazon)
- Glitter or shimmer eyeshadow (optional) (on Amazon)
- Small rhinestones or adhesive gems (optional)
- Setting spray ( on Amazon )
At the end of the post, we also include step by step guide to create the snowflake makeup.
1. Snowflake Christmas Makeup Looks
Snowflake eye look that will spark everyone with some frosty feel. The look features snowflakes around the eyes, orange nose, and lips.
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2 . Santa’s Elf’s Creative Looks
This look is so eye-catching with bright vibrant colors. The makeup has two color powders of red and green above and below the eyes. The gold lining has a nice shimmer and the red nose makes the whole look interesting.
We also love the word on the face, it makes it a little vibe. The eyes also have two colors lipstick and red cheeks.
Source: Instagram/evelinesmakeup
3. Sweet and Spicy Christmas makeup looks Red
This next makeup is so cute and it’s not just a Christmas costume look. The Makeup has stunning colors the red lips stand out and her brows are well done.
Image: @nadina_ioana
4 . Snow Melting
I love this it’s not a happy look but the snow melting is creative. This creative makeup idea and the lipstick color are popping. So for a winter makeup idea, you may want to give this one a try.
Image from: @melissagraymua
5 . Christmas Lights Full Face Makeup
During the joyful holiday, you may want to try out some light designs literally. I can see this being a good one for you if you want to smile. The multi-colors are cute and the highlights are so pretty.
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6 . Gold Liner Creative Christmas Makeup Looks
Gold makeup idea with bright red lips and shimmer. The lines are minimalist and the look is appropriate for Christmas parties.
@rebekaheller
7 . Green Makeup For The Holiday
Here is a lovely festive makeup idea for you to embrace the season and showcase your talent. The multi-color eye shadow is pretty and they contrast well together with the white lining and snowflakes.
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8 . Pink and Sweet Eye Christmas Makeup
If you love pretty pink makeup this is a cute one to try. This makeup is one of my favorites on this list. It features pink and white stripe candy cane on both cheeks, pearls above the eyes, pink+white stripes over the eyelids, and soft pink color lipstick.
@sincerely_mels
9 . A bit Bratty Makeup Idea
This is another popular choice by readers and myself. I love the soft color palette that features, baby pink eyeshadow, and white dripping makeup under each eye. The heart on top of the nose is so cute and makes the look even more appealing.
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10 . Jingle Bells Christmas Inspired Look
This makeup idea is good if you are looking for something elegant and fresh. This is not too hard but you need steady hands to draw the lines above the eyes.
11 . Light and Sass
Snowflakes, Christmas lights, and lots of different colors work together. The lips are purple which matches the outer eye shadow. Creative Christmas makeup that has elegant colors that complement each other.
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12 . Glam Eye Makeup
This look is glam and can go to any themed party. This look features, red, gold, and white line makeup around the eyes.
Touch a shimmer of gold on the cheeks to add a highlight effect.
13 . Glam creative Christmas makeup looks
This next makeup is classy and for ladies who want to be bold but in a modest festive tone. Sometimes you want to dress elegantly but still a Christmas Barbie. Red lips, Red and green eye shadows, and perfectly done brows.
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15 . Emerald Green Eyes
This chilly season is the perfect time to try a deeper color like emeralds. Keep the rest of the makeup neutral so your eyes pop.
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16 . Spicy Red Christmas
Who doesn’t like a little fire red for Christmas? This is the perfect time to give it a shot if not now when?
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17. Creative Christmas Makeup Looks With Lights
Santa’s hat over her eyes gives something to remember as this look is not basic at all. This creative idea is fun and it does capture the spirit of Christmas.
18. Christmas Makeup With Classic Red Lipstick
I love red Christmas makeup ideas and this one is right on the top. This look features three colors, red, white, and silver for that extra shimmer.
Image via Instagram/katiifireca
19. Nightmare Before Christmas Makeup
Maybe you are not fully finished with Halloween, then Nightmare Before Christmas Makeup may be worth giving a try. Regardless this makeup helps keep a class movie alive and take us back in time.
Image via Instagram/katiifireca
20. Pretty Reindeer Christmas Makeup Looks
For something a little less creepy we move on to our next look. The color combination is amazing, bright red nose, gold glitter, and white lines.
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21. Cute Reindeer Makeup For Christmas
Up next is another version of the Reindeer makeup idea to copy this season. October may be over but December can be just as fun with these creative Christmas makeup ideas.
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22. Angel Makeup Idea
This angelic makeup features a symbol popular in the winter season as well. Dressing up like a Christmas angel can be truly completed with this makeup or another angelic one.
23. Christmas Makeup looks Full Face
Full-face Christmas makeup looks for a jolly good holiday. Mistletoe and gingerbread man on the forehead and the cheek. The candy cane above the eyes is a clever way to incorporate them and the red lips complete the look.
24. Silver and Red Bold festive look
I love this look because it’s creative but it’s also a practical look that even beginners can copy. The look is pretty and would make lovely makeup for a hot winter date night.
25. Festive Season Reindeer version 3
This color makeup works great on skin tone and will stand in every holiday party. The lower lash line and the fake lashes from liquid makeup keep the look bold and beautiful.
26. Ice perfect Creative Xmas makeup Idea
This wintery makeup idea is stunning, all-white makeup, eyeshadow, and snowflake on the face. You can add contacts to elevate and pull this look off, to become a dreamy snow princess this festive season.
27. Candycane Makeup
The candy cane is big on holiday parties, there are not just yummy treats but they create great Christmas icons on the face.
28. Candy Cane Version 2
This look is amazing and not for beginners, the 3D illusion looks creepy and cool.
Image credit @makeupbycole
29. Lovely Bright Green Lashes
We can’t help but love these looks they really embrace the holiday spirit.
Image credit @makeupbykathleenlacey
30. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
This is a fantasy makeup for the holiday we think it’s super adorable. The perfect inspiration if you want the holiday mood.
Image credit @makeupbycole
How to Draw Snowflake Makuep
Steps:
- Prep the Skin:
- Start with a clean, moisturized face. Apply foundation and set it with powder or setting spray to keep the makeup in place.
- Draw the Base of the Snowflake:
- Using white or silver eyeliner (or face paint), draw a small dot at the outer corner of your eye as the center of the snowflake.
- From this point, draw six straight lines radiating outward, like a star. These lines will form the main structure of your snowflake.
- Add Details to the Snowflake:
- On each line, add tiny “branches” by drawing smaller diagonal lines coming off the main ones, resembling a classic snowflake.
- You can make the snowflake as simple or intricate as you like. Keep the lines fine and delicate for a more elegant look.
- Enhance with Glitter or Shimmer:
- Apply silver or white glitter/shimmer eyeshadow over or around the snowflake to give it a frosty, icy effect.
- You can lightly dust the area around the eye with a pearlescent highlighter for extra glow.
- Add Rhinestones (Optional):
- To make your snowflake makeup pop, place small rhinestones or adhesive gems at the points of the snowflake or along the lines. This adds sparkle and depth.
- Complete Your Winter Look:
- Apply light, frosty eyeshadow shades (like icy blue, silver, or white) to the eyelid.
- You can also add frosted lashes or white mascara for a fully wintery feel.
- Finish with a setting spray to lock everything in place.
This look will give you a winter wonderland vibe, perfect for festive events or holiday photos!
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Which of these creative Christmas makeup looks are you planning to save? You can try all if you can’t make up your mind, one for every day.
