Starry Eyed: Holiday Makeup Tutorial

I am not a makeup person – I think it’s beautiful on other people but I’ve just never been able to master it. However, this season I’ve been really inspired by statement makeup for holiday parties and New Year’s Eve. I love the idea of wearing glittery makeup and face jewels on special nights when you just want to have a good time and really shine. Makeup can be so much fun, it’s like artwork on your face, and this is definitely the time of year to really experiment and get crazy with it. Here are two looks I concocted that would be so much fun for the holiday party season.

holiday makeup inspiration

The first look can be achieved with Vaseline, cosmetic grade glitter, and Free People Face Jewels. Cosmetic grade glitter is ultra-fine and won’t harm your skin.

holiday makeup inspiration

I mixed the glitter with Vaseline and put it in a little compact case so I could re-use it.  Mix as much glitter as you desire – I used a lot because I wanted it to really sparkle and catch the light! Apply this mixture freely to the eyelids and underneath the eye. Then add in some Free People Face Jewels underneath the eyes, in whatever colors and pattern you desire!

holiday makeup inspiration

holiday makeup inspiration

For the second look I really loved the idea of using star glitter. I applied the same Vaseline and glitter combination as above around the eye, and then just applied the glitter stars on top – the Vaseline helps them stay put.  Be careful not to get any stars in your eyes!

holiday makeup inspiration

holiday makaeup inspiration

holiday makeup inspiration

Would you wear these looks?

More beauty tips from the BLDG 25 Blog.

Photos by Brigette & Julia.

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Amanda
11 years ago

Definitely a look I would use on New Year’s Eve! What girl doesn’t love a little sparkle?

Hannah
11 years ago

LOVE this! Thanks Julia. You make a beautiful model :)

angelina
11 years ago

PERFECT for SnowGlobe Music Festival in Tahoe for New Years. Thanks FP! :)

Claire
11 years ago

I loooooove the one with stars. Totally stealing it for New Year’s this year!

11 years ago

Beautiful. I love the stars.

Hilary
11 years ago

I do this for every concert, so much fun!

11 years ago

Tried this today for my photography creative portrait, worked amazingly! Stunning work! Thank you :)

11 years ago

This is an amazing post and more people must offer the information like this. It has helped me a lot.

Pattie
6 years ago

That’s what I call the face art!