While we're excited to kiss 2022 goodbye, we're also looking forward to putting together some killer New Year's makeup looks. There's really no better place to pull out all the stops with glitter eye shadow, dramatic lips, and fun blush colours than an NYE party—but with so many options, where do you begin?
We rounded up all the makeup ideas we've been saving since the clock struck midnight on January 1 and have you covered for every fancy dinner, house party, night out, or even something special for cozying up on the couch with Netflix. (Speaking of, check out these New Year's Eve movies.) From glitter-bedecked eyes to classic red lips, we've got ideas for every mood and vibe.
Scroll on for the best New Year's makeup ideas you could ever need.
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Instagram @/patrickta1/30Amp up your smoky eye with a few scattered crystal rhinestones. Start out with a champagne base shadow like Roen The Disco Eye before carefully placing Half Magic Face Gems across your lids.
Glazed-donut skin was one of the biggest trends of the year, so why not bring it into 2023? Take a page from Hailey Bieber and opt for ultra-glossy lips and shimmery eye shadow.
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There's no better time to wear a Euphoria-inspired look than New Year's Eve. Prep the eyes with makeup primer to make sure your look stays put all night long.
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Instagram @allanface5/30When all else fails, you can never go wrong with a classic red lip and sultry kitten eye. For a more vampy look, use a deep brick shade like Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Red Carpet Red or Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick in Dark Red.
Yellow is totally unexpected for New Year's, but it looks so chic with earth tones. Pair a mustard shade like Make Up for Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow in Mimosa Matte with a brown halo and pink blush to make it a little more wearable.
A crease full of crystals with minimal makeup elsewhere feels incredibly fresh—and is a great way to use all those gems you bought for your Euphoria Halloween costume. Attach whatever shade you like with a little eyelash glue, add some clear gloss, and you're good to go.
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Instagram/@ash_kholm9/30Can't stop thinking about that Queen’s Gambit eyeliner moment? Us either. Update it for 2023 by swapping black liner for smoky gray, and focus it in the crease, not under your eyes.
Another way to use those leftover crystals? Use them as a liner all the way around your eyes to guarantee all eyes on you when the clock strikes 12.
It truly doesn't get any more NYE than silver glitter. For this killer liner and glitter combo, makeup artist Ash Walker used Maybelline TattooStudio in Sparkling Silver for her liner, and Make Up for Ever Star Lit Diamond Powder in shade 104 for her base. She used a discontinued glitter, but try Urban Decay's glitter gel for something similar.
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Instagram/@@allanface13/30Nothing says festive like a classic red lipstick. Paired with a sharp wing, it's perfect for any fancier event that might be on your cal.
Make like Rih and match your liner to your outfit for a head-to-toe moment. The red lip brings it to the next level, but a graphic liner looks just as cool with minimal makeup elsewhere.
If you're working only with an above-the-mask canvas, make the most of it with thick smoky liner. We like Makeup by Mario Master Pigment Pro, since it glides on and smudges like a cream but doesn't budge all night.
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Instagram/@delinamedhin17/30There's a lot going on with this liner, but the depth is what makes is so eye-catching. Start by lining your eyes on top and bottom with a metallic blue, stack a glitter liner on top, and then finish with the thinnest line of black for a cool graphic effect.
If your plans mostly include your couch and a FaceTime with your mom, keep things casual with a natural beat. A touch of shimmer shadow and not much else feels perfect for a low-key night.
For eye shadow that looks equally good for a chill night or a party, go for a pretty wash of sheer pink. Mixing tones makes the color dimensional, while a swipe of black liner makes your eyes pop even more.
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Instagram/@melissa.hernandez21/30A double wing adds a vintage feel to whatever you're wearing and frames your eyes in such a pretty way. Add white liner in between the black lines to make them pop even more if you're looking for more drama.
For a major glam moment, mix shades of silver, bronze, and gold on your eyes. Makeup artist Allan Avendaño used Pat McGrath's discontinued Decadence Palette on Vanessa Hudgens (try the Midnight Sun palette for a similar effect), and rimmed her eyes with the brand's Permagel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil to add definition and anchor the shimmer.
Take your brown base from day to night by adding the subtlest pop of color in the inner corner, and pile on the highlighter for the glowiest skin possible.
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Instagram/@hungvanngo25/30Turn up the drama with a super-dark lipstick. Rosy eyes and cheeks keep things feeling pretty, not goth.
A copper smoky eye has all of the drama of a traditional black or gray but feels a little more lived in and chill. Natasha Denona's Bronze palette has everything you need for a dimensional shimmery eye.
Velvety textures are certainly having a moment, but there's something about a metallic red lip that feels special and cool. Try Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Gothique Metallic Lipstick in Goldie Red for a tube that looks just as good on your vanity as it does on your lips.
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Instagram/@kingmalimagic29/30Stay warm in the cold with shades of rich chocolate. For the look above, makeup artist used a KKW Beauty's Nude 8 gloss over Urban Decay's eyeliner in Whiskey.
Consider this look your standard Bardot-inspired party makeup but with a very important, very necessary New Year's Eve twist: black glitter. Pairs perfectly with an LBD and a mask.
