Our Favorite Winter-Themed Makeup Products for Your Holiday Shopping Needs
Makeup lovers, it's your time to shine, literally and figuratively. Christmas time always brings out a sparkly moment for brands, from glittery eyeshadow shades to hypnotic, iridescent blushes. And it won't stop there—2023's drops also boast wacky, festive collaborations with classic holiday films, like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Below, you can discover our most swoon-worthy, wintery picks from Tower 28 Beauty, ColourPop and more to create the jolliest look of your dreams.
Sephora Collection Lip Gloss Ornament Ball: $3
Is the tree looking empty this year? This ornament from Sephora will look beautiful hanging from the branches and be a treat on Christmas morning. Inside the ball, you'll find a shimmery balm that screams "ice queen," offering a lightweight flush of pink across your lips. In case you missed it, Sephora is currently doing a sale for holiday shoppers—now, you can grab this item for only $3.
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Also read about: The Best Gifts for Your White Elephant and Secret Santa Parties This Year
Makeup Revolution x The Grinch Cosmetic Bag: $7
The Grinch might have stolen Christmas, but he also stole our hearts. That's why we couldn't resist adding this mean and green bag to our list. If you're minimalistic with your makeup (such as only wearing concealer, gloss and mascara), this pouch will surely be the perfect size to carry everything you need wherever you travel.
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NYX Professional Makeup Flamingo Frost Eyeshadow Palette: $15
Do you remember those glittering eyeshadow shades we mentioned earlier? We were talking about NYX's new Flamingo Frost palette. This selection has every color you'd need: neutrals, neons and shimmers. You can use this to create something bright and cheery for Christmas or chic and sultry for New Year's Eve. And let us know which flamingo you identify with—we're the ones with the sunglasses.
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Ardell Naked Vault Holiday Giftable Lash Set: $22.50
No holiday makeup would be complete without a pair of lashes. With this offering from Ardell, you'll always have a lash to fit any style—natural to dramatic, and for $22.50. Besides, when else can you order 14 falsies without breaking the bank?
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ColourPop Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shadow Palette: $24
We always look forward to ColourPop's collaborations, and they did not disappoint for Christmas. This year, they returned their beloved Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer collection. As always, one of their standout products is the makeup palette with special edition packaging, and it has every festive color you can imagine—red, green and gold!
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Also read about: Everything You Wanted to Know About ColourPop's Collab With Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Tower 28 Beauty Lip Drip Cookie Butter Lip Gloss Set: $24
After you set the cookies out for Santa Claus, remember to give yourself a sweet treat, too. This delicious gloss duo from Tower 28 Beauty will make you feel like you're feasting on dessert all day with these cookie butter shades. Your lips will thank you, too, because these are extra hydrating, thanks to its unstoppable blend of apricot kernel, raspberry seed and rosehip oil.
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Too Faced Cosmetics Let It Snow Globes Three-Piece Palette Gift Set: $27
Too Faced always has a stacked roster of adorable holiday products. For 2023, they've released snow globe-shaped eyeshadow palettes. It has unconventional Christmas shades, but don't let that fool you. These timeless, cool-toned hues will look great for your upcoming parties and comfortably transition into spring.
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r.e.m. beauty holiglitch naughty & iced face and blush set: $32
We weren't expecting Ariana Grande to launch a holiday line, but we are oh so glad she did. Like many other r.e.m. beauty products, this lilac highlighter topper will make you feel like an intergalactic space princess. And this gingerbread-inspired multipurpose stick looks flattering on every skin tone. You've done it again, Ari!
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about-face Ice Me Out Holiday Value Kit: $38
Anyone who hasn't gotten into Halsey's about-face brand is missing out. It's not too late, though, and the Ice Me Out kit is a great place to start. This set includes four versatile items, including her signature highly-pigmented eyeshadow stick and a rich liner. It's a must-have for avant-garde makeup.
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Are you still searching for a gift for your parents? Read HERE our suggestions to give your mom the ultimate Christmas present.