Christmas Day is just around the corner, and however we may be spending it this year, playing with makeup and trying a new look is always fun.
We're particularly into all the fantastic ‘eye art’ vibes we've been seeing all over TikTok, from Christmas liner to gorgeous eyeshadow looks to see you right through to the new year.
We scoured TikTok to find some of the coolest looks achievable even for beginners.
These are the trends going on our Christmas list, from candy cane liner to bold green glittery lids…
If there's one colour that symbolises Christmas, it's red; cranberry red, more specifically. This look is perfect if you prefer more of an understated look but still want to do something a little different to stand out during the festivities. The L'Oréal Paris Matte Signature Liquid Eyeliner in Burgundy is perfect for this, and at only £5.99, is a total steal. Just remember to keep the rest of your makeup low-key to let the eyes stand out.
If you plan on going all out with that Christmas liner, why not try out candy cane peepers, which are actually easier to achieve than you may think. All you really need is a white eyeliner or eyeshadow/pigment and a tapered brush of some sort, along with a red liner (the L'Oreal Paris Matte Signature Liquid Eyeliner in Burgundy used for the Cranberry liner above would be perfect for this). White eyeliner can be hard to come by, but this one again by L'Oreal will hopefully do the trick nicely.
One of the only times of the year when you're actively encouraged to use glitter galore is of course Christmas. And there simply isn't anything more on-brand for this time of year than green glitter, which can provide the ultimate statement eyeshadow look. Start by layering up a smoky matte green base, and add glitter as you go with your fingertip for max impact. Investing in a green palette is probably the best way to go here. We like the Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette by Huda Beauty in Emerald.
For a Christmas liner look that's trending, opt for some reverse liner. If you're not into bright colours or glitter, this is the vibe for you, as it's as close to traditional winged eyeliner as you can get, but with more of a dramatic finish. For this you'll need a smoky eyeshadow palette like the Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Palette, a tapered brush, and some black liner. Finish off with lashings of mascara.
If you're looking for more of a party look to see you into the new year also, might we suggest neon green liner, which has been doing the rounds both on TikTok and in celebsville lately, with everybody from Lucy Hale to Kendall Jenner giving it a go. How you approach this trend is up to you, but we love a double liner look to bring all the festive fun. Pick up some of the Suva Beauty's Hydra FX cake liner in ‘Fanny Pack,’ which glows in the dark!