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Holiday Makeup Must-Haves

16 Festive Beauty Finds For Leveling Up Your Holiday Makeup Looks

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Welcome to Shop The Look, a series where we highlight current trends and the products worth buying to pull them off.

Have you ever wondered which makeup products are actually worth the hype? Products that have garnered thousands of reviews and amassed a cult-like following can sometimes seem too good to be true. Lucky for you, the team of product experts at Rank & Style has done the heavy lifting for you and compiled a list of holiday-ready makeup products that are indeed worth the buy.

From glitter-packed eyeshadows and liners to bold lipsticks and blushes, this collection will help stock your makeup arsenal with everything you need to create a festive makeup look time and time again. Thanks to the help of our super-secret shopping data, the reviewer-loved roundup below features a range of products women are loving for holiday parties and beyond. Scroll on to shop the full edit, which includes a universally flattering red lipstick from MAC, a 24-karat gold lip gloss from Pat McGrath, and a sparkling liquid eyeshadow you won't believe costs only $6.

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December 13, 2022

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E.L.F. Cosmetics Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow In Bling Bling

$6

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The smooth application and long-lasting formula make this liquid eyeshadow easy and fun to wear.

NARS Rising Star Cheek Palette

$60

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If you love a good pigmented blush, then you’ll obsess over these six award-winning, buildable shades designed for all skin tones.

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

$22

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This glitter eyeliner has more than 2,000 reviews and counting. 

MAC Lipstick Matte In Ruby Woo

$21

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You can never go wrong with a classic red lipstick, especially one as universally flattering as “Ruby Woo.”

Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil

$40

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Fenty Beauty nailed it with the name on this one. Use it wherever you want to shine bright—think eyelids, cheekbones, shoulders, and arms.  

Pat McGrath Labs Lust Lip Gloss In Blitz Gold

$29

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This 24-karat gold pearl lip gloss adds maximum shine and a beautiful finish on top of your favorite lipstick.

Sephora Collection Vegan False Eyelashes

$10

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Take any makeup look to the next level with these wispy and voluminous lashes.

Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Collection Pressed Powder Palette

$45

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The range of pigmented colors and shimmers makes this holiday palette easy to wear year-round.

NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil

$6

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This jumbo pencil is smooth and versatile and can be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter, or eyeliner. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow

$22

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Need an eyeshadow that lasts all day? This one has a shimmery finish that lasts up to 16 hours. 

Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick In Pioneer

$8

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Reviewers love this bright red shade for its staying power, color payoff, and price.

Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow

$30

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Thanks to its weightless formula, this eyeshadow easily glides across the eyes and leaves behind a multi-dimensional, crystal-like shimmer. 

NARS Blush In Exhibit A

$32

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This blush looks especially good on medium to deep skin tones. 

Stila Stay All Day Artistix Graphic Liner

$22

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This shimmery graphic liner doubles as an eyeshadow. 

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter

$40

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If you love clean beauty, then this vegan, cruelty-free, and skin-brightening highlighter is the one for you.

Clé De Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad

$80

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Create a holiday look that lasts all night with these long-wearing complementary shades.  

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