New Year’s Eve is the perfect time for you to glow up. A dewy look will get you in the right mood. You’ll be reminded of how the tender moon, who is your planetary ruler, illuminates its natural light on Earth and gives every living thing (including yourself) vitality.
Your planetary ruler is Mercury, which means that the focus of your makeup should be your mouth (ya know, so people can hear your intellectual and thoughtful sentiments throughout the night). As long as you pick a bright strawberry or cherry red to embrace the holidays — you’ll be getting that amazing kiss at midnight.
New Year's Eve is the perfect time to try your hand at a bolder makeup look. Think smoky eyes, metallic touches, and bold lips. Below, I've rounded up some of the best makeup I've seen recently to add to your NYE mood board—all you'll need is the perfect New Year's Eve outfit to match.
The countdown to a new year has begun and we’re more than ready to hit refresh on our looks with some amazing new makeup inspo. And what better place to start than the most glamorous night of the season—a.k.a. New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re hitting the town decked out in sequins, or gearing up for a cozy night in with a few bottles of bubbly, we’ve got all the New Year's Eve makeup ideas you need to light you up like a mirror ball.
Continue reading for a list of stunning looks (Confetti! Metallics! Pearls!) that will guarantee you start the next 365 days in style.
Once you’ve picked out your outfit for New Year’s Eve, the only thing left is the right makeup to make your sparkling New Year’s Eve styling perfect. Our lovely, shimmering New Year’s Eve eye makeup goes with any outfit and will make you the star of your New Year’s Eve party. With the help of our little tutorial, you can create a stunning New Year’s Eve makeup look in just a few steps.
10 Best tips for a beautiful New Year's Eve
The festive evenings follow one another and fatigue is felt. To be on top with impeccable makeup, despite dark circles and a dull complexion, there are a few tips to put into practice. And to make your party makeup last as long as possible, find the advice of Lovena Aubeeluck, Make-Up Artist.
Prepare your skin
“Exfoliation is the key to properly prepping your skin for makeup. This will allow the surface of the epidermis to be smoother. Thus, the make-up will be able to penetrate better and therefore last longer,” explains Lovena Aubeeluck. On the other hand, she specifies that the choice of exfoliant is important, because each skin type needs a product that adapts best. To properly prepare your skin, this exfoliation can be done just before makeup or the day before.
Choose your moisturizer wisely
Excessively dry skin will affect the rendering of makeup. Indeed, the makeup will lodge in the folds. To counter this problem, a good quality moisturizer is necessary. “The skin will be smoother, plumped up and will have suppleness. The make-up will stay on better and longer,” explains the Make-Up Artist. On the other hand, the choice of the cream must be done carefully. “A cream that is too oily will make the skin oily. So, it is important to choose a cream that goes with your skin type. In summer, especially favor a light cream, preferably with an SPF (Significant Sun Protection Factor), ”she adds. Indeed, the SPF is a measure of the level of protection against UVB rays. It is the index that represents the level of protection of a sunscreen product.
A suitable foundation
The moisturizer primes the pause of your make-up and provides a smoother surface. In addition, it guarantees that your makeup will be absorbed. This gives it greater resistance over time. If you feel like your skin is oily and your makeup is starting to 'slip', try an oil-free formula for a matte finish that lasts all day. If, on the contrary, you feel that your makeup is drying your skin, try a rich cream instead. And for those with sensitive skin, don't forget the eyeshadow primer
Know how to spread the make-up
Apply your makeup in several light layers. This is the advice of the Make-Up Artist. As trivial as it may seem, this trick will help avoid the “cakey” effect. “It will be prettier than spreading it all at once in a thick layer. The result will be more natural. This rule applies to the base as well as to eye and lip makeup,” she says.
Prefer care for a long hold
Long-lasting makeup is famous for a reason: it boosts formulas without weighing it down. It is therefore up to you to choose the different products that will stay on all day or all evening without fading. “You have to apply your makeup well for a good hold. The product alone will not do the trick. We suggest following the steps of long-lasting makeup. There are several tips that can help, in particular the setting spray before foundation,” emphasizes Lovena Aubeeluck.
Set makeup with powder
To make your makeup last, you must above all make sure to always set it with a touch of powder to help it stay in place longer. “Most people know to focus on the T-zone, especially the forehead and nose, but concealer is often overlooked. A light sweep of powder over your entire face will hide dark circles,” recommends Lovena Aubeeluck. Another trick of the Make-Up Artist is to have your translucent powder on you and to fade the marks of fat if necessary during the evening.
Don't neglect lip makeup
The secret to a long-lasting lipstick is to go in layers when applying color. First, outline your lips with a lip pencil, making a marked line to structure your lipstick and make it adhere more. Then, apply your lipstick with a brush, going several times with thin layers to finish with a layer of pencil to redefine the whole, she advises. However, beware of long-lasting lipsticks which will be more stubborn and difficult to remove. It can be complicated if the evenings follow one another and you want to change your color.
Fix the set with a mist sprayer
Sprays are specially designed for the makeup to hold. This is a spray on the face that has become very popular in recent years. “It's often the last step before leaving home. On the other hand, there are other tricks that include the use of this mist in several stages during your makeup,” she explains.
Stop touching your face
The first step to avoid to make your makeup stick is to stop touching your face. “We all touch our skin, without even realizing it. Which risks ruining our makeup. You can use all the high-performance products from around the world, but if you rub your eyes, your makeup won't last,” she says. Thus, get into the habit of not touching your face when you are wearing makeup. Moreover, the microbes on our hands favor the appearance of pimples on the face.
Avoid retouching your makeup
It's too tempting to resume your make-up during the day. Easy to apply a little powder. But this gesture risks giving your skin a heavy finish. “With this accumulation of successive layers of makeup, the size of your pores will be enlarged and you will dehydrate the surface of your epidermis. Focus on preparing for better wear, rather than trying to get your makeup back, once it's gone,” she concludes.Watch video