Party season is an open invitation to step away from your everyday routine because most of us expect extra from our Christmas makeup. It doesn’t matter if you’re a makeup minimalist or a dedicated maximalist, if there were ever a time for your glam game to truly shine in a way that feels personal, wearable and beautiful to you, it’s December.

Even simple switches can give your makeup an extra edge. Sparkle-scattered lids can light up eyes, merlot-coloured lips can match that giant glass of vino that you very much deserve (and you can give it a modern spin by layering up a lip combo with a glossy top coat) and glowing candlelit skin is a classic for a reason. Likewise, switching out a trad black liner for a deep pine green or a statement silver is an easy win. And, if you’re feeling experimental? This is your moment to really go to town.

So, if you fancy showing your fave lipsticks and liners a good time, but you’re not sure which look to go for, we’ve lined up some of our favourite Christmas makeup ideas below. They’re stunning, wearable and, they make a subtle (or bold) statement, depending on your vibe.

Sheeny red lip

Update a classic red lip with a slick of sheeny gloss to make it feel a little softer and more modern.

Sequin-studded eyes