Want to be the shiny star at your holiday party? We are here to help you with this issue. As the festive season is around the corner, now it is the best time to plan your Christmas makeup looks for different occasions. In this blog, we will show you 25 trending Christmas makeup ideas to bring you and even your kids unique festive glam. Besides, whether your are a beginner or a professional, you can find the ideal holiday makeup looks for your family, friends and yourself.
Meanwhile, you can now save the trouble of trying every Christmas makeup on your face. We would like to introduce Fotor to you, a useful digital way to let you virtually wear the festive makeup and find the perfect one for you before using your brush and cosmetics.
So, now, let’s begin our journey.
What Do Christmas Makeup Trends Reveal This Year?
Glitter & Sparkle Is Bigger Than Ever
Glittery, metallic and high-shimmer eyes are extremely trending.
Classic Red Lip is Resurgent
The search for bold red lips that match holiday looks is surging quickly.
Popular Festive Color Palettes (Green, Gold and Berry)
Emerald or Christmas-tree green eyeshadow is a top holiday makeup motif, while rich berry or cranberry tones (for eyes or lips) are also trending this year. Besides, gold (gilded gold magic) continues to be a beloved accent in holiday makeup.
Icy/Frosted Looks Captures the Heart
The “icicle eyeshadow” look, which is about soft, sheer sparkle with a wet-look finish, is especially resonant this year.
Candy Cane and Playful Trends
More creative, themed looks are trending, which are about candy-cane stripe liners or blush, whimsical color combos.
Glowy, Radiant “Glass Skin” for Holiday
Beyond bold lips and glitter, radiant, dewy skin for holiday parties has now become a trending search.
Smoky Eyes Are Still a Holiday Staple
Smoky eyes (classic or with a twist) remain a top search for Christmas looks. For example, green smoky eyes accented with gold are especially common in holiday-party makeup guides.
Top 15 Most Trending Christmas Makeup Ideas This Year
Based on our research, these are the top 15 most trending makeup ideas for Christmas this year, which cover eyes, lips and the full face.
Icicle / Frosted Eyeshadow (Frosted Glam)
Sheer, wet-look shimmer in silvery or icy tones gives a “snowy” or “crystal” feel. You should use less chunky glitter and more delicate sparkle.
Gilded Gold Metallic Eyes
Warm gold eyeshadows, metallic accents and gold-infused highlighters are trending for that luxe holiday glow. This “luxury glam” festive aesthetic will definitely make you shine at a Christmas party.
Velvet Green / Emerald Eyes
Our research indicates that the colors related to deep green, such as emerald or velvet pine, are what people are chasing for this Christmas. You can combine the emerald eyes with soft contouring and neutral lips to keep the focus on the eyes.
Classic Red Lip
Bold red lips are truly a timeless Christmas look, which are often paired with clean, glowing skin and minimal eye makeup for balance.
Rich Berry & Gem-Toned Makeup
Berry, mulberry, and cranberry tones work perfectly for both eyes and lips during the holiday season since they give a romantic, moody holiday vibe, especially when they are paired with soft smoky eyes.
Molten / Melted Metallics
Instead of harsh, flat metallics, the trend is for “molten” or melted gold and champagne hues that feel fluid and editorial. This kind of festive makeup works really well with dewy, glowing skin.
Statement Blush (Festive Flush)
Instead of just relying on glitter and bold eyes/lips, statement blush features rich, rosy or berry-toned blush to give your cheeks a “festive warmth,” which also aligns with the broader “glow from within” trend.
Glassy, Dewy “Glass Skin” Base
A very luminous, hydrated base is genuinely a refined glow that survives party lighting. This trend normally supports layering: glow, shimmer and metallic accent.
Candy Cane/Striped Eyeliner
Refresh your Christmas look with a red and white striped eyeliner or liner designs that evoke candy canes, which will be creative and festive without being too over-the-top.
Glitter Bomb Lips
It is popular to use glitter on the lip or layer it over lipstick or gloss, especially with deep reds or plums, which will be great for party nights.
Wreath Eyes/Green-Gold Halo Eye
It is a makeup featuring deep or muted green eyeshadow on the inner and outer corners with a bright gold shimmer or metallic shade placed in the center of the lid. It is popular since it is festive without being costume-like.
Rhinestone Snowflake Eyeliner
It is A thin winged liner drawn with white, silver, or metallic eyeliner, which might look complex but is actually an easy Christmas makeup idea.
Grinch-Inspired Green Smoky Eye
It is a playful twist on a classic smoky eye, which works well with neutral lips. This Christmas eye makeup taps into nostalgia (The Grinch), while still being a wearable, fun smoky look.
“Gift-Wrap” Bow Eyeliner Look
This is a cute, graphic liner style that mimics a holiday present ribbon. It is creative, TikTok-friendly and surprisingly simple with a fine-tip liner. It belongs to the creative Christmas makeup ideas, featuring a cute, modern twist instead of traditional glam.
Gingerbread Makeup
It is a soft, warm-toned look inspired by gingerbread cookies. It is adorable, family-friendly, and often easy to customize.
Top 9 Cute Christmas Makeup Ideas for Kids
In addition to the festive makeup ideas for adults, we also provide holiday makeup ideas for kids. Try the following X’mas looks and make your kids bright stars in this holiday season or party.
Snowflake Sparkle Cheeks
Apply a little bit of kid-safe glitter gel on the upper cheeks. Use a white face-paint crayon to draw 1–2 tiny snowflakes. Add a subtle shimmer on the nose for a frosty effect. It looks like your kids are dusted with snow.
Rudolph Nose + Soft Brown Freckles
Dab a small red circle on the nose (face paint preferred), add a few light freckles using a brown face crayon and sweep a little highlighter on the cheeks. It is actually the favorite X’mas makeup idea of kids.
Candy Cane Eyes (Kid-Friendly Version)
No eyeliner is needed for kids, just soft color. Apply a light pink shimmer or glitter gel, add one soft red stripe at the outer corner if you want to and then finish the makeup with shimmer on the inner corners.
Gold Star Cheek Stamps
Use star-shaped stamps or stencils with face paint, place two to three gold stars on cheeks or temples and then add a dust of gold shimmer around them. Trust us, kids are always fond of “magical stars.”
Christmas Fairy Look
Use pink or lavender blush, add shimmer to eyelids, dab fine glitter on temples and then add tiny drawn stars or dots in white. It makes your kid like a winter fairy or Christmas sprite.
Mini Reindeer Eyes & Ears
Apply a small brown circle around the nose bridge, add two tiny white dots under each eye and then add soft brown blush for a reindeer effect.
Little Christmas Tree Cheeks
Use a green face crayon to draw a tiny tree on one cheek, add dot ornaments using red and gold, and then place a yellow star at the top.
Frosty Blue Glow
Apply light blue shimmer on your child’s lids, use pearl or silver highlight on cheeks and add a little glitter at the inner corners.
Santa’s Helper Blush + Candy Gloss
Apply a little rosy cream blush, use clear or lightly tinted gloss and add sparkle on the cheeks.
Santa Hat Cheeks
Use red blush or red face paint to draw a small, soft triangle on the upper outer cheek, draw a fluffy line along the bottom of the red triangle with white face paint, draw a small white dot or fluffy circle at the top of the triangle and then add a tiny dot of shimmer to make it glow. Create a tiny, exquisite Santa hat for your kids now.
As you have the knowledge of the classic and popular festive makeup ideas for both adults and kids, you can now try these options to find suitable makeup ideas for Christmas. However, do you know you can even test how they look on your face without physically wearing them in your life? Please read on to learn about specific information.
How to Visualize Makeup Ideas for Christmas Before You Start?
It will be troublesome and time-consuming to test every makeup option on your face. Is there a way to know whether the chosen makeup fits you or not? Yes. You can rely on Fotor to realize this goal.
Our AI image generator, powered by advanced AI models like Google’s Nano Banana Pro, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and ByteDance’s Seedream 4.0, now allows you to seamlessly blend the style of a makeup photo into your portrait and deliver a natural, HD visual for your reference before you start your trial. Also, while some of the models might be unavailable in some regions, the ones in Fotor can be conveniently accessed in all areas.
Besides, our tool boasts an intuitive interface without complex settings. Even beginners will find it effortless to operate. For most of the models, you can expect up to four results with just a single prompt. Meanwhile, you can decide the aspect ratio of your images to meet your diverse needs.
With Fotor’s help, you can help your family, friends and yourself virtually wear the preferred makeup and find the perfect holiday look before your trial. Just use our tool to unleash your creativity by presenting your one-of-a-kind AI Christmas photo and even AI Christmas video.
*Easy and fast to use
*Visualize Christmas makeup ideas from natural-language prompts
*Blend the X'mas makeup style of a reference image into your portrait
How to Test Holiday Makeup Ideas Using a Reference Image with Fotor?
Step 1. Access our AI image generator and then upload your photos.
(One is a portrait photo and the other one is the makeup picture.)
Step 2. Check our preset prompt, add more details if needed and then click “Generate” to add the makeup to the portrait automatically.
Step 3. Preview the result to see whether the selected makeup option suits you.
Step 4. Press “Download” to save it.
The Result
Click here to copy and paste the prompt to visualize this Christmas makeup idea
If you have no reference image, you can still bring your imaginative holiday makeup ideas to life. Our tool is equipped with strong text-to-image technology that targets intelligent prompt analysis and natural image rendering. Hence, you can use your natural-language prompt to describe the desired festive makeup and let our tool seamlessly apply it to the uploaded portrait picture.
How to Visualize Festive Makeup Ideas from Text with Fotor?
Step 1. Go to our AI image generator and then upload your portrait picture.
Step 2. Input your words to describe the X’mas makeup ideas in your mind.
Step 3. Click “Generate” to automatically apply the makeup to the portrait.
Step 4. Preview the result and then tap “Download” to export it.
The Result
Click here to copy and paste the prompt to visualize this Christmas makeup idea
FAQs About Christmas Makeup
Is holiday makeup safe for kids?
Normally, yes. However, you need to choose the right products and use them carefully. For example,
- You should avoid ingredient risks and choose non-toxic, kid-safe formulas.
- You need to use makeup for your kids only occasionally and for play, not as daily wear.
- Encourage kids to wash their hands before and after applying makeup, use clean applicators, and avoid sharing.
- Use gentle, oil-based cleansers or plain soap and water rather than harsh removers.
- Use cosmetic-grade, smooth, non-sharp glitters if you do apply sparkle. Also, preferably stick to face-gel or eye-safe glitter, not loose craft glitter.
- According to our research, brands, such as Klee Naturals, are trusted by many parents for children’s makeup because of their cleaner ingredient lists. Meanwhile, you can refer to independent sources or health-conscious blogs for recommendations, such as a guide from Popsicle Beauty Club that outlines how to read ingredient labels and what to avoid.
What is the easiest Christmas look for beginners?
Here are some suggestions on the easiest Christmas look for beginners.
- Gold Shimmer Eyes + Glossy Lip
- Red or Berry Lip + Barely-There Eyes
- Green or Red Pencil Eyeliner Pop
- Soft Pink or Berry Blush + Highlighter Glow
- Candy-Cane Inner Corner Accent
- Festive Monochrome Look (The Simplest for Outfit-Matching)
How do I pick a look that matches my outfit?
With Fotor, you don’t have to go to a makeup studio to get a perfect look that matches your outfit. All you need is your photo and here is what you can do:
- Go to our Christmas makeup simulator and then upload your photo.
- Use your words to describe your desired X’mas makeup ideas and then click “Generate” to let our tool work its magic.
- Or, you can upload a picture displaying the satisfactory festive makeup and ask our tool to fuse the style into your own image.
- Preview the result and then click “Download” to save it.
How do I choose a Christmas makeup look that photographs well?
You can depend on Fotor to choose a Christmas makeup look that photographs well with the assistance of your existing portrait pictures. You can
- Go to our Christmas makeup generator and then upload your portrait photo.
- Enter your prompt to specify your preferred holiday makeup look.
- Or, add a photo with the wanted Christmas makeup and use our tool to apply a similar look to your face.
- Click “Generate” to begin the process and then tap “Download” to export the result after previewing it.
The Bottom Line
Here is our research on trending Christmas makeup ideas this year. Holiday makeup is all about embracing creativity, celebration, and a little seasonal magic. Whatever festive makeup you want to explore, the mentioned styles let you express your holiday spirit in a fun and unique way.
If you want to visualize or test different looks before trying them, tools like Fotor’s AI image generator make it easy to preview each Christmas makeup look and spark even more inspiration.
However good your skill level is, Christmas makeup is a chance to refresh yourself and shine. So, play, experiment and enjoy creating looks that make your holidays feel even more special.