We're on the fast track to the end of 2025, holiday decorations are lighting up the city and making us nostalgic for childhood Christmas, and we're doing our best to get into the holiday spirit in the best way we know how: through fashion and beauty. We've made our ways to a fair share of holiday parties and dinners, doing our best to stay warm and practical in the face of sleet and snow, while also adding touches of festivity. So, which beauty products do Coveteur editors turn to throughout the holiday season? The holiday season calls for dewy, radiant skin, bold lips, and a lot of shimmer. We’re particularly drawn to holiday classics: reds and metallic, as well as little touches of drama and tools that help us combat tired winter skin.
Below, find the products we’re keeping in our bags and relying on to add holiday cheer to our looks.
Makeup by Mario Master Crystal Reflector
"My perfect holiday makeup look involves a subtle icicle-like shimmer in the inner corners of my eyes, below my brow bone and along my cheeks. Makeup By Mario's shimmer adds the perfect subtle, reflective glint of crystal, without veering into disco ball territory. Plus, it's a gorgeous topper over any eyeshadow." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Dior Rouge Dior On Stage Lipstick in Berry Attitude
"Nothing feels more holiday than a sultry red lip, and this year, I'm swapping a classic red for a rich berry-tinged shade from Dior. I love the skinny bullet for the On Stage Lipsticks, and the angled bullet perfectly coats my lips in a sheen of juicy color. It lasts through many sips of champagne, too." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Eyeliner in Bronze
"The simplest way to add a festive touch to your makeup: swap your go-to black eyeliner for a bronze shade with subtle flecks of shimmer. I love this liner from Victoria Beckham because it applies like a dream and blends easily, then locks into place with no smudging." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dewy Flush in Berry
"I've been wearing this berry-tinted flush from Glow Recipe every single day. Not only does it deliver the perfect flush of color and dewy finish on my cheeks, but I love knowing that it's hydrating and brightening my skin at the same time. My trick is to add a few dabs on my lips and blend for a monochromatic look." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow
"I love this pale shimmery liquid eyeshadow for whenever I want to add a little something special to my makeup look. I generally lean towards a more matte, neutral look, and for special occasions I love to add this across the lid, in the inner corners, and even on the high points of my face. It's sheer enough to double as a highlighter, but still feels a little special." - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet
"Whenever opting for a darker lip, I like to blot a strong colour in, rather than apply in swipes, and this Chanel shade is my favorite. The soft matte finish isn't too drying and makes for a beautiful, rich application even when diffused." - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Blush Stain in Playtint
"There’s just something about a rosy, just-stepped-inside flush that feels so right this time of year. I love to turn up my blush during the winter months and have been reaching for my Benetint Liquid Lip + Cheek Stain. It melts into skin with that perfect winter-kissed tint, and looks impossibly natural." - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
Prada Beauty Pradalines Gliding Waterproof Smudge Proof Eye Pencil
"If there's one staple I rely on year-round, it's the Pradalines eye pencil in “01 Nero.” But once the holiday season starts rolling in, I like to dial up the drama just a touch with “05 Argento," which provides the same great formula but with a more festive touch. The cool, metallic silver instantly brightens the eyes and adds a gorgeous shimmer without ever feeling over-the-top." - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
Joanna Czech Facial Massager
"When I feel the winter uglies coming on, this tool becomes essential to my skincare prep. If Joomee Song taught me anything, it’s that facial massage is key. I even run it over my face masks to feel extra snatched." - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead
Patrick Ta Eyeshadow in Slow Burn
"Nothing screams festive quite like a sparkly eyeshadow—and no one does sparkle better than Patrick Ta. The pigment is insane, and there’s very minimal fallout when I apply it. 10/10 for your next holiday party." - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead
Emi Jay Hair Mist in Toasted Sugar
"I keep this in my work bag when I’m rushing to an event, and without fail, someone always asks what perfume I’m wearing. It’s the ultimate secret weapon-spun sugar, bergamot, and tonka bean notes included. Need I say more?" - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead
REFY Lip Stick in Ruby
"To me, it's obvious that Christmas, New Year's Eve, and the month of January in general call for the color red. I'm particularly keen on this deep, cool ruby red from REFY. I love the cushiony applicator and how slim it is—I'm able to get full coverage without over applying. The product is formulated with vitamin E and macadamia oil, so it actively hydrates your lips while providing a full, festive color." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid Eyeshadow in Silver Surfer
"It's also very obvious to me that Christmas and New Year's Eve call for metallics. I'm a silver girl through and through, so any opportunity that I get to embrace metallics through make up is very much seized. I love that this MAC liquid eyeshadow is so buildable—sometimes I like to use the tiniest amount for a subtle but distinct metallic pop and other times, I fully commit." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
