Beyond festive outfits, your beauty look also plays a key role in expressing the holiday spirit. From dreamy to futuristic to cool-toned elegance, here are a range of make-up inspirations for the season
Hailey Bieber

Hailey takes a completely different direction this year in having a liquid copper–gold base. It makes the skin appear as though molten metal has been fused onto it, cool, sharp and sensual. The eye make-up is minimal yet impactful with metallic tones and voluminous lashes. The blush is merged into the highlight, and contour is carved deeply for a statuesque effect. This look is ideal for mature parties, fashion events or upscale occasions, under lighting, the metal sheen becomes an undeniable focal point.
Make-up inspirations:
Rhode

Blush + lip trio (HK$ 491)
Rhode

Glazing milk ceramide facial essence (HK$ 250)
M.A.C

Double dazzle eye shadow stick duo (HK$ 186)
Ive Wonyoung

If anyone turns Christmas make-up into a form of character-driven art, it’s Ive’s Wonyoung. Her look is practically a miniature stage performance in ultra-long bottom lashes, a red line drawn at the inner corners, glitter scattered beneath the eyes and on the aegyo-sal. Round pink blush paired with high-gloss red lips, perfect make-up for Christmas holiday dating.
Make-up inspirations:
Chanel

The expert eye trio, Stylo yeux waterproof 20 espreso, La base mascara and Le volume de Chanel 10 noir (HK$ 1,045)
Make Up For Ever

HD skin perfecting pressed powder (HK$ 350)
Jennie

Jennie’s make-up is a cool-toned fair base is sculpted to near perfection. The eyeshadow blends from silver-white to icy blue to pale lavender, extended outwards towards the temples for a cosmic, spectral feel. A slim cat-eye paired with extra-long top and bottom lashes creates a cherry-like pout, galaxy eyes and an almost flawless icy aura. The glossy nude-pink lips enhance the ethereal finish. This look sparked many of this winter’s top trends, from galaxy eye make-up to cool white glazed skin. Perfect for Christmas Eve, New Year countdowns, or any event where you need a clean but unforgettable visual moment.
Make-up inspirations:
Fenty Beauty

Gloss bomb stackz layered lip luminizer (HK$ 240)
Dolce & Gabbana

Eye dare you! Multi finish eyes & cheeks palette (HK$ 675)
Kiss of Life



Kiss of Life relies less on eyeshadow and more on coloured contact lenses. They choose high-saturation, large-diameter lenses in icy blue, grey-green with gold, cool grey-blue. They all featuring a strong black ring for an anime-like enlarging effect. Paired with glittering eye make-up, to make the eyes are the star of the entire face. This look is perfect for night-outs, drinking parties and Christmas events.
Make-up inspirations:
Suqqu


Blurring color blush (HK$ 420)
Olens

Eyelighter glowy sapphire blue (HK$ 139)
Olens

Realish brown (HK$ 139)
Estee Lauder

Futurist aqua brilliance makeup with intense moisture infusion SPF 20 (HK$ 565)
Tszyu

By contrast, Tszyu’s beauty look speaks another festive language which is gentle and restrained energy. Her base is light and skin-like with a clear sheen; the eyes are kept soft with champagne tones and subtle pearl. Also, with the separated lashes that aren’t heavy. Peach milk-tea blush and a glossy rose–mauve lip topped with clear gloss complete the look. This creates an elegant Korean-style make-up. Such looks are especially popular at Christmas gatherings or family parties, striking a balance between natural realism and festive glow.
Make-up inspirations:
Fenty Beauty

Diamond bomb all-over diamond veil (HK$ 425)
Dior

Rouge Dior sequin liquid duo – limited edition (HK$ 430)
Tyla

Make-up inspirations:
M.A.C

Double dazzle eye shadow stick duo (HK$ 267)
Chanel

Les 9 ombres high-intensity eyeshadow palette (HK$ 1,305)
Also see: Editor’s picks: Holiday red edition



