Sephora UK's Guide to Must-have Party Makeup Looks for Christmas and New Year Festive Glam

Where we’re concerned, the holiday season is the ultimate party season. Christmas soirées, New Year’s Eve sparkle, and everything in between - it’s the time to shine, literally. And if TikTok’s #partymakeuplook, boasting over 23 thousand posts, is anything to go by, festive glam is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

Whether you’re dazzling on the dance floor or mingling under the mistletoe, achieving the perfect holiday glam is all about creating looks as magical as the season itself. And of course, no holiday glam is complete without the perfect finishing touches - from setting your look to ensuring your skin stays radiant long after the party lights fade. Let’s dive into the looks and products from our Sephora Pro Team that’ll bring your holiday makeup dreams to life.

Discover Party Makeup Looks at a glance - our top picks:

My Eyes Are The Party: Bold and Joyful Party Makeup Look

Disco Revival Party Makeup: Sparkle Like the ‘70s

Holiday Copper Glow: Warm and Radiant Party Makeup Look

Bringing Back Colour: Vibrant and Playful Party Makeup Look

By Sephora UK Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 5 December 2025

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My Eyes Are The Party: The Look That Turns Heads

Ready to make your eyes the life of the party? Start by giving those brows the VIP treatment with our Sephora Collection Brow Pencil and Wax - because every great look needs a strong entrance. Then, let your eyes steal the spotlight: sculpt with Makeup by Mario’s Master Mattes, sprinkle on some gold shimmer from the Glam Quad, and finish with Curl and Volume Mascara for that show-stopping flutter. 

Keep the face glowing with underpainting magic, a kiss of rhode Blush, and a Hollywood-worthy highlight. Finally, seal the deal with a sultry brown lip liner, peachy nude lipstick, and a glossy red encore. Voilà - your eyes aren’t just at the party, they are the party.

Get the full party makeup look and step-by-step guide for 'My Eyes Are The Party' by Renata Karaskova, Sephora UK Beauty Advisor

Disco Revival: Metallics That Steal The Spotlight

Blue skies, bold vibes. Start with a flawless base - think Milk Hydro Grip, Mario’s SurrealSkin for glow, and a dusting of Fenty’s Strawberry Milkshake for that sweet finish. Then sculpt and swirl: bronzed warmth, juicy blush, and a glassy pink highlight that shouts lights, camera, action. 

For eyes, go full electric - baby blue base, celestial wings, cobalt tightline, and glitter that twinkles like disco lights. Add platinum accents, gem-studded drama, and lashes so big they scream main character energy. Finish with glossy lips and a glow mist spritz for a look that’s a full-blown celebration.

Get the full party makeup look and step-by-step guide for 'Disco Revival' by Faye Marsden, Sephora UK Beauty Advisor

Holiday Copper Glow: Warm, Radiant And Ready To Shine

Copper dreams, holiday glow. Start with skin that’s glazed and gorgeous, thanks to rhode’s Hydration Heroes, then smooth things out with Sephora Collection Primer and a natural finish from Best Skin Ever Foundation. Brighten up with Fenty Concealer, sculpt with creamy contour, and warm things up with Hoola Bronzer. 

Layer on a double blush for that festive flush, lock it in with One/Size Powder, and let your eyes shine with Too Faced’s Natural Nudes Palette and a flick of Coconut Liner. Add fluttery lashes, polished brows, and lips kissed with Benetint and rhode’s glossy Peptide Lip Treatment. A spritz of setting spray - and you’re ready to glow from Christmas cocktails to the New Year countdown.

Get the full party makeup look and step-by-step guide for 'Holiday Copper Glow' by Ioana Dumitrascu, Sephora UK Beauty Advisor

Bringing Back Colour: Bold, Bright And Party-Ready

Colour is back - and it’s louder than ever. Start with a fresh, hydrated base and flawless coverage courtesy of Natasha Denona Foundation and Charlotte Tilbury’s Contour magic. Add a juicy pop of rhode Blush and correct like a pro for cheeks that radiate confidence. 

Then, let the eyes do the talking: Mint, Citrine, and Onyx pigments collide with smokey liner, shimmering lids, and gems for a look that’s pure artistry. Finish with brows brushed to perfection, lips lined and kissed with bold matte, and a playful green highlight on the cupid’s bow - because why not? Lock it all in with Danessa Myricks Setting Spray and step out ready to turn every head.

Get the full party makeup look and step-by-step guide for 'Bringing Back Colour' by Tom Hoey, Sephora UK Beauty Advisor