Christmas is right around the corner and your December calendar is probably filling up with invites to Christmas parties and family reunions. Afterall, the holiday season is a time for reconnecting with the people you love, so looking and feeling your best for these gatherings is ideal.
While you're sorting through your closet for the perfect party OOTDs, have you also considered what your makeup game plan you’re gunning for? If not, let’s dive into some ideas!
Here are 5 makeup looks and trends that you should try this Christmas season—and where to get them!
1. Go for some sparkling peepers
Source: Kiko Milano Facebook
Making your peepers pop with some glitter accents will surely make you holiday party-ready. Whether you’re going full glam or keeping it classic, sometimes a sparkling eyeshadow is all you need for that added festive touch.
What to cop: Italian makeup brand Kiko Milano has their Holiday Première collection prepared just in time for the most wonderful time of the year. Their new Dreamy Eyeshadow Palette, for example, comes with 12 matte and metallic shades that will remind you of Christmas favorites: cinnamon lattes and hot chocolates!
Kiko MIlano is available at SM Megamall and SM City San Lazaro.
2. Golden glimmers or green streaks?
Source: Vice Cosmetics on Facebook
Want to make your eyes pop? Green or gold liners can do the trick! They bring a nice pop of color, especially when applied along your upper lash line. Even Hailey Bieber was seen rocking this trend, as reported by the British Vogue!
What to cop: Vice Cosmetics’ Love, Joanne Glide & Glow Shimmer Liner has everything you need in an eyeliner: long-wearing, water resistant, smudge-proof, quick-drying, easy to apply, and super affordable! Their groovy green shade is perfect for the holidays, but they also have it in vintage rose, and fab orange. Grab yours at these Vice Cosmetics branches: SM City North Edsa, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Sucat, SM CIty Fairview, SM City Clark, SM City Dasmariñas, and SM City Lipa.
3. The classic red pout
Image Source: BLK on Facebook
Red lips? For Christmas? A classic! This lip color always slays, no matter what outfit you pick. Whether you are planning to make your pouters the center of attention or make them a part of the whole ensemble, a red lipstick is the secret sauce for that glam makeover.
What to cop: Splurge on the iconic Rouge Dior Forever Lipstick, with its luscious shade of red that lasts all day long. Get it at Dior Beauty, which is available at The Podium, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Aura.
BLK, Anne Curtis’ makeup brand, is also another crowd-favorite. Their Pillow Matte Lipstick gives that full-on color, is lightweight, and doesn’t cake even when worn for long periods! Go for the Lava shade, which has that ruby red pigmentation that will make your lips look plush. BLK is available at SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City Fairview, SM City Clark, SM City Marikina, SM City Dasmariñas, and SM City Davao. They are also widely available at Watsons and SM Department Stores nationwide, so there’s bound to be a BLK store near you.
4. Shining, shimmering cheeks
Image source: Happy Skin on Facebook
Image source: Happy Skin on Facebook
Give yourself not only a healthy and radiant glow, but also a festive one with some gorgeous tints that will make your cheeks shimmer. L’Oreal Paris mentions in an article that blushed cheeks give you that flushed look that comes naturally when the cool December breeze blows by. They also suggest applying the blush on your cheekbones, “blending upward, toward your hairline to create a lifted effect.”
What to cop: Happy Skin is another homegrown Filipino beauty brand, and their latest Off Duty collection is perfect for the holidays! Try their Off Duty Serum Blush, that is not only moisturizing but is also a buildable liquid blush that gives off a healthy pop of color to your cheeks. You can also use the Off Duty Highlighting Face Palette, which comes with four shimmer-packed hues that gives your skin a glamorous radiance from day to night!
You can find Happy Skin at SM Aura, SM City Cebu, SM Megamall, and SM City North Edsa. You can also find them at Watsons, LOOK, and SM Beauty nationwide!
5. Festive Nail Art
Image Source: Kathnails on Facebook
Image Source: Mich & Myl Nails on Facebook
Nails on fleek? Check! Even if you’re not feeling getting all dolled-up for the parties, let your fab nails do all the talking. Harper’s Bazaar has tons of ideas, and we’re absolutely digging the cool chrome french tip (a modern, metallic spin on your classic french tips), the accent shimmer (make one of your nails pop by adding a splash of glittery nail polish), and the classic red and gold—so Christmassy!
Where to cop: SM Supermalls has a long list of nail salons that will surely up your nail game just in time for Christmas. Kathryn Bernardo’s KathNails Salon has branches in SM City North Edsa, SM Southamll, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Grand Central, and SM City Fairview. There is also Posh Nails at SM City Pampanga, SM City Dasmariñas, SM Cherry Congressional, SM City Clark, SM City San Lazaro, SMDC Light Mall, SM Megamall, SM Center Dagupan, and SM City Tuguegarao. Mich & Myl Nails has branches in SM Lanang, SM CDO Downtown, SM City Cagayan De Oro, and SM Seaside City Cebu.
Head on over to your favorite SM malls to get all the make-up essentials you need to glam yourself up for your parties this Christmas season! And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X to stay updated with all the latest news and happenings here at SM Supermalls. You can also check the updated entry guidelines and mall hours for 2023 here.
