Five Make-Up Looks to Ring in the New Year

December 20, 2023

When it comes to New Year’s Eve makeup, it’s hard to resist pulling all the glamorous stops. It’s your “go big or go home” moment, so to speak. Whether you’re attending a glamorous party or opting for a cozy gathering with friends, your makeup should rise to the occasion, especially after closing out an interesting year in beauty trends. 2023 saw us living through glazed donut nails, latte and strawberry beauty, skinny brows, and aura blush. For the last evening of 2023, most will reach for the tried-and-true smokey eye or bright lip approach. Nothing wrong with that. But if we were to listen to the trend trackers, a bolder and unique approach to your look may be more aligned with what’s in store for the first morning of 2024. From high shine to ombre lip, scroll on to discover the best fit for your New Year’s Eve glam.

HIGH SHINE

Lean into a brave new world of beauty with a high shine, chrome-like finishes, and plenty of glitter. Whether futuristic or more creature-of-the-night, we’re predicting lots of light-reflecting metallics on the big night. Interested? Take notes from the just-launched CHANEL Les Symboles Oversized Illuminating Powder in White Pearl or every single piece from Charlotte Tilbury and the rest will follow.

Dior Lip Glow Oil

Delivering sheer coverage with a shiny finish, this nonsticky, non-greasy, rich and balmy oil combines the mirror shine of a lip gloss with the comfort of intense lip care. Available at the Dior Pop-Up.

Charlotte's Beauty Light Wand by Charlotte Tilbury

The most beautiful highlighter inspired by the digitally remastered tricks of Hollywood, this magic stick plays with the light beautifully, for a soft-focused glow that mirrors the look of joy. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Master Metallics® Eyeshadow Palette by MAKEUP BY MARIO

This palette of go-to universal metallic shadows creates endless eye looks in 12 creamy, luxurious shades that melt onto the lids and add a shiny pop. Available at Sephora.

Les Symboles de Chanel les Perles

Featuring an airy texture, this highlighter brightens the complexion and imparts a natural, iridescent glow that redefines and accentuates facial contours. Available at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique.

GRAPHIC EYE

Keep your high-precision liners nearby because NYE glam might get graphic. Striking shapes, trendy reverse liner, and bold lines draw attention to the eyes so the rest of the look can remain on the softer, neutral side. Word of warning: do try the application a few times before the clock strikes midnight, as the look requires a steady hand and unwavering commitment.

Diorshow On Stage Liner

This waterproof liquid eyeliner pen in blue with an ultra-soft lead draws a precise line with adjustable thickness depending on the pressure exerted. Its high-performance formula ensures 24 hours of intense color available in matte, satin, and pearly finishes. Available at the Dior Pop-Up.

Mad Eyes eyeliner by Guerlain

MAD EYES Precise Liner with a fine and flexible tip allows a flexible outline, from the finest to the densest, with an intensity that adapts according to the pressure. The shade remains matte for 24 hours. The long-lasting line does not migrate during the night making it a perfect choice for an all-nigh celebration. Available at Sephora.

Couture Clutch Eyeshadow Palette by Yves Saint Laurent Beauty

This couture eyeshadow palette is dressed in matte golden tones with ten creamy formulas in blendable, playable textures. It is perfect to contour, transition, highlight or color face and eye and serves as a nice canvas for all that lining. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Rouge Hermès Satin Lipstick

Its texture, as fine as it is rich, delivers vibrant, long-lasting color. It leaves the lips supple and conditioned. The rounded tip of the lipstick invites full and generous application and the neutral color allows for experimenting with your eye look. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

CHANEL Le Crayon Levres

An ultra-longwearing lip pencil with a soft, creamy texture, this crayon is designed in colors that correspond to the House’s lipstick shades. The sensorial formula glides on to create a sharp and precise semi-matte line that lasts all day long. Available at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique.

POWDERED PASTELS

If you prefer a more subdued approach with equal impact, reach for soft powdery pastels. With sky blue, apricot, pistachio, and lavender all featured on recent runways, this style affords an easy makeup update without too much fuss. Go matte, add pigmented blush and pop on false lashes to keep it modern.

Connect in Colour eye shadow palette

Pick this palette up for a technicolor 12-pan eye shadow set with pigment packed color for one-swipe of limitless artistic looks. Available at M.A.C.

Prisme Libre Finishing & Setting Powder by Givenchy

An ultra-finely milled setting powder that resists caking and is designed to mattify, blur, & illuminate the complexion for a perfected makeup result. The fan-favorite 'magic dust' powder locks in makeup while reducing the appearance of pores minimizing texture. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

CHANEL Powder blush

This soft, silky powder blush enhances the complexion with a touch of color and radiance. The ultra-fine texture glides on easily, offering buildable coverage for customizable results. The convenient on-the-go compact includes a deluxe brush for easy touch-ups during the day. Available at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique.

Soleil Lip Gift Set by Tom Ford

Luminously sheer and lightweight yet hydrating. Two covetable formulas in gold-toned packaging Soleil Lip Blush and Sunlit Rose Lip Balm are a perfect match for the pastel lid. Available at Sephora.

Magnetic Effortless Kit by Velour Lashes

An innovative magnetic lash kit that includes an effortless lash style and three-in-one magnetic eyeliner is easy to put on and take off in an instant. Available at Sephora.

THE ‘90S THROWBACK

You’d be hard-pressed to find a decade filled with more enduring — and divisive — beauty looks than the ‘90s. Yeap, the decade of minimalism and monochromatic looks is back… again — but with an update for the NYE looks. Monochrome ’90s Makeup with glitter is perfect for your big night out, especially if you can get your skin to look healthy with a smidgen of glow.

CHANEL Water Fresh Tint

Reach for this light-to-medium coverage foundation with a gel texture and pigmented micro-droplets that create a radiant bare-skin effect and a healthy-looking glow for an overall lightly glowy completion that won’t compete with the glitter. Available at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique.

Dreamdust Glitter Eyeshadow by Valentino

A creamy, multi-reflective eyeshadow makeup, this small gem delivers maximum dazzle and sparkle with zero fallout. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Eye Love You Mascara by Westman Atelier

This clean, 95% natural mascara combines plant-powered technology with creamy conditioning ingredients and a densely packed nylon brush. The look is false-like lashes that feel natural and healthy. Available at Nordstrom.

The Lip Volumizer by La Mer

Infused with cell-renewing Miracle Broth™, this serum-inspired treatment instantly plumps, visibly softens lines and defines the look of lips. Protected with antioxidants and nourished with healing hydration, just one swipe of this gorgeous gloss and you'll realize why nothing less than La Mer will do. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

BALLET-CORE

Cherubic and girly, look towards products with cool pink undertones and plenty of sheen. Blush is returning to the apples of the cheeks, after exploring just about every other high point of your face. Experts are calling it “doll blush.” To compliment the vibe, the rest of the ensemble is ultra-feminine and soft with the hair pulled back so do punch it up with a vixen of an outfit.

Dual Ended Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick by Bobbi Brown

A swipe-and-go eye shadow is now in perfectly paired artist-curated shades. Create instant looks that last with 24 hours of crease-resistant, color-true wear, an ultra-creamy buildable formula and complementary matte and shimmer shades. The color combo is as ballerina as it gets. Available at Sephora.

The Multiple Stick by NARS

Apply this stick your eyes, lips, cheeks or body using your fingertips. Your skin's warmth will help the product blend perfectly. Use it underneath foundation or tinted moisturizer to give skin a luminous glow. Layer under blush to create more luminosity and intensity. Apply highlighting shades under the browbone and to the cupid's bow to create dimension. Available at Nordstrom.

Dior Varnish in Hosea

Dior reinvents the iconic Dior Vernis nail polish in a color wardrobe inspired by the House's iconic pieces and works brilliantly with the whole ballet-core vibe. Available at the Dior Pop-Up.

CHANEL Ultrawear Shine Liquid Lip Color

A liquid lipstick that combines ultra-intense colour with longwearing satin shine in a single swipe. Available at CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique.

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray by Charlotte Tilbury

From Charlotte's award-winning Airbrush Flawless Finish collection, this multitasking lightweight formula serves to prime and set makeup. It helps create a perfect canvas for makeup application and instantly locks in your look for a flawless, poreless finish. The formula has a delicate fresh floral scent. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

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