A little glitz can go a long way toward getting you into the holiday spirit. But what we love most about these metallic makeup looks is that they’re festive without being too flashy. In other words, they’d be as appropriate at your holiday office party as they would at a New Year's celebration that goes into the wee hours of the morning.
*All four looks were inspired by Ulta Beauty’s "Shimmer-Full" look.
Smoky Metallic Eyes
“Smoky eyes are always on trend for holiday, but instead of going for classic blacks and blues, I like to spice it up with bold, earthy tones that play up my brown, almond-shaped eyes. I want my eyes to embody fall foliage: rich, multidimensional, and layered with warm shades — metallic purple, copper, and bronze — that blend into one seamless look. If you are wearing this look, I have two failproof tips: First, keep blending! If the eye shadow looks too harsh, use your crease brush to soften it. And second, always finish off the look with a subtle highlighter and a neutral lip gloss that won’t take away from the intensity of your eyes.” —Lara Adekola, associate social media manager