Never mind the holidays are comin' – the holidays are officially here! There has never been a better time to revamp your beauty look with festive eyeshadows and eyeliners than right now. You may be in need of a new look for New Year's Eve, a sparkly eyeshadow for Christmas day, or an eye catching eyeliner for your office party. The beauty of makeup is that whatever the occasion, you can change up your look with the flick of a wrist.
I always go a little crazy this time of year for anything that sparkles or glimmers, so of course glittery eyeshadows are on my Christmas list. It seems I'm not the only one who loves a bit of glitz in the festive season; tons of makeup vloggers have created glittery eye looks to celebrate the holidays. If you're a rare gem who isn't really into the whole glittery makeup thing, don't fret because there are also many holiday inspired makeup tutorials out there that don't rely on the sparkly substance. Someone I will definitely be channeling during the holidays is Princess Elsa and her Frozen style and I may even take beauty inspiration from Kylie Jenner's sparkly snow princess look, which she wore for Halloween this year.
So to save you the legwork during this busy period, here is a selection of festive eyeshadows and eyeliners to kick start your holiday beauty look.
1. The Golden Aura
Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow In "Himalia," $29, narscosmetics.com
Come over all regal with a golden hued eyeshadow which will take your beauty look from morning 'til night.
2. The Gorgeous Green Eyeliner
Sephora Collection Nano Eyeliner In "Chlorophyll," $3, sephora.com
Give your look a festive feel with a lovely green eyeliner which is reminiscent of a Christmas tree.
3. The Christmas Collection
Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette - State of Gold Collection In "Blazing Gold," From $66.22, feelunique.com
How luxurious does this Dior eyeshadow palette look? This collection contains a glamorous gold, a blushing pink, a sparkling grey brown, a chocolate brown, and a velvety red.
4. The Copper Cushion Liner
Stila Got Inked™ Cushion Eye Liner In "Copper Ink," $28, sephora.com
Gold and silver aren't the only precious metals that should reside in your makeup bag – make room for copper too! This innovative liquid eyeliner is soaked into a sponge so that you can paint your liner on with ease.
5. The Gwen Stefani x Urban Decay Collaboration
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette, $61.60, feelunique.com
Gwen Stefani and Urban Decay teamed up to create this awesome eyeshadow palette which is comprised of 15 eyeshadows, most of which Gwen chose the names for which were inspired by her music. Could this be the coolest collaboration ever?
6. The Decadent Loose Powder Liner
Guerlain Terracotta Khol Loose Powder Eyeliner, $40, sephora.com
This may be the most elegant eyeliner I have ever laid eyes upon. This loose powder can be used in two ways: as a darkly, sparkling eyeshadow or as a classic black eyeliner.
7. The Party Peepers Set
Party To The Peepers! Eyeshadow Kit, $28, benefitcosmetics.com
Perhaps you're after a nude beauty look this holiday season and in that case, you'll be needing Benefit's Party To The Peepers! Eyeshadow Kit, which gives you a choice of three shades plus a mascara.
8. The Royal Blue Hue
Colourdrenched Pigments / Magic Of The Night Eyeshadow In "Moon Is Blue," $22, maccosmetics.com
If you're a little tired of the metallic shades often associated with the festive period, give a different color a try, such as this shimmering, royal blue shade.
9. The White Eyeliner
Liquid Eyeliner In "Lunar Sea," $14, limecrime.com
Experiment with white eyeliner to channel sophisticated snow queen vibes this winter.
10. The Iridescent Flourish
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner In "Distortion," $20, sephora.com
If like me, you believe there is a high chance you may have been a unicorn in another lifetime, you'll probably love this iridescent glitter eyeliner. Because why wear one color when you can wear them all at once?
11. The Limited Edition Palette
Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette In Signe Particulier Limited Edition, $65, chanel.com
There's something about owning a Chanel eyeshadow palette which makes me think I am winning at life; it could be the price tag, the embossed logos, or the gorgeous quality of the eyeshadows. Whatever the reason, I simply adore them.
12. The Venus II Palette
Venus II, $32, limecrime.com
The much loved Lime Crime Venus palette has undergone a transformation, but don't worry you can still purchase the original. This new Venus II palette features wonderfully festive shades such as Boot, which looks like a midnight sky. There are also shades to take you into spring such as the beautiful cornflower blue eyeshadow named Filter.
13. The Santa Baby Eyeliner
Make Up For Ever Aquarelle Eyeliner In "Bright Red," $21, sephora.com
Make Mrs. Clause proud with a super festive, wonderful scarlet eyeliner.
Glam up your gaze this holiday season with eyeshadows and eyeliners perfect for the festive season.
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