WHAT IS THE BEST HOLIDAY MAKEUP?

During the holidays, discover a standout look with the latest shades and formulas – or rely on our more classic but always on-trend products. Every year, holiday cosmetic essentials can include a bold red lipstick, long-lasting mascara and a breathable, medium-to-full coverage foundation . If you’re looking for edgier, trending colours or products, our annual limited-edition holiday collection always features the year’s most spectacular formulas, including exclusive kits for the season.

HOW TO APPLY HOLIDAY MAKEUP

When it comes to holiday makeup, create a look with shades and formulas that highlight your best features to look eye-catching in-person — as well as in pictures and videos. Wing it out with a liquid eye liner to create dramatic, defined eyes and lift lashes with a volumizing mascara. Swipe on a stunning lip with a classic red or one of our holiday-exclusive shades. Pro tip: Apply lip gloss during the day to subtly highlight your pout and switch to a bolder, brighter lipstick and liner for evening festivities.

HOLIDAY PARTY MAKEUP LOOKS

Choose holiday party makeup that easily transitions from day to night. In the morning, opt for neutral eye shadows, concealer, mascara and a neutral lipstick or gloss. Turn up the drama at night by layering on a bolder eye shadow and eye liner, then swiping on a fierce lipstick that pops. Use a tint or gel for fuller brows.

HOW TO FIND THE BEST HOLIDAY LIPSTICK

Retro Matte Lipstick is the iconic product that made M∙A∙C famous, and our best-selling Ruby Woo is the ultimate holiday red lipstick shade. Its formula has an intense colour payoff that lasts all day. A high-shine lip colour can be more hydrating – a plus for the colder months – with a glossy-glam finish that’s stunning. Another hydrating option is a moisture-matte formula, like our innovative Powder Kiss Lipstick , which delivers a blur of soft-focus colour. Or, choose one of our many holiday-exclusive shades for the latest trending look and finish.

WHAT ARE THE BEST MAKEUP GIFTS?

Gift big with everything from Pro palettes and limited-edition kits to holiday-exclusive formulas and shades. For the lipstick lover on your list, we have hundreds of shades in an array of finishes. For your lash-obsessed friend who needs a lift, gift them a lightweight mascara with a moulded brush, such as In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara .Or, sparkle all the way with our selection of bronzers, highlighters, glitters and pigments.