Bringing Back Colour: Vibrant and Playful Party Makeup Look

Ready to break free from neutrals? This season, party makeup looks are all about bold colour, playful contrasts, and eye-catching shimmer - and our Beauty Advisor Tom Hoey’s Bringing Back Colour tutorial is here to make it happen. Perfect for Christmas party makeup, vibrant New Year’s makeup, or any celebration that calls for drama, this look is stealing the spotlight. 

TikTok is obsessed: #partymakeup (over 146 thousand posts) and #partymakeuplook (over 23 thousand posts) prove that colour is having its comeback moment. From Mint and Citrine eyes to juicy blush and glossy lips, this is the party makeup look that guarantees you’ll stand out in every selfie.

Discover the best party makeup products at a glance - our top picks:

Sephora Collection Cloud Matte Lipstick, £13.99

rhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush, £25

Danessa Myricks Beauty LIGHTWORK VII Freedom Palette, £142.50

Hourglass Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder, £50

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Foundation, £49

By Sephora UK Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 5 December 2025

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'Bringing Back Colour' Makeup Look by Tom Hoey, Sephora UK Beauty Advisor

How to Create ‘Bringing Back Colour’ Makeup Look

Step 1: Base

I start by prepping my skin with Caudalie Grape Water to hydrate and refresh my base.

Next, I apply the Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation in the shade R2 using the Makeup by Mario F4 brush, pressing the foundation into the skin to keep the coverage full and even.

Using the same brush, I apply the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand in the shade Fair to add soft definition to the face.

Step 2: Cheeks

For blush, I use the Rhode Pocket Blush in the shade Juicebox and switch to the smaller side of the F4 brush so I can control the placement more precisely.

I then correct any darkness using the Huda Beauty Colour Corrector in the shade Cherry Light.

Step 3: Eyes

To highlight and brighten my under-eyes, I apply the Hourglass Concealer in the shade Cotton.

I set the under-eye area with the Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder in Sugar Cookie to keep it bright and long-lasting.

For the eyeshadow, I use the Haus Labs Pigment Paints in Mint Matte, Black Onyx, and Citrine Matte to build the eye look and create the shape I want.

I use the Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Pencil to create a smokey winged liner, blending it into the shadow and bringing it into my waterline for added depth.

On the centre of my lid, I apply a mix of the green and yellow shimmer shades from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Palette for a bright, reflective pop.

I then add the Sephora Collection Special FX Retractable Eyeliner in the shade 02 to my waterline for extra intensity.

Step 4: Highlight & Brows

For highlight, I mix the Sephora Collection Highlighters in shades 2 and 3 with the yellow shimmer from the Danessa Myricks palette and apply it to the high points of my face.

To smooth and brighten my under-eyes even further, I apply a touch of Hourglass Translucent Setting Powder.

Next, I brush up my brows using the ByEllie Brow Texture Gel to give them shape and a fluffy finish.

Step 5: Lips & Set

For lips, I line them with the Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Pencil in the shade 02 Ebony, then apply the Sephora Collection Matte Lipstick in the shade 02.

I add a touch of the green pigment from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Palette to my cupid’s bow for a creative highlight.

To finish the look, I set everything in place with the Danessa Myricks Universal Blurring Setting Spray.