New Year’s Eve is synonymous with elegance, whether you’re heading to a party or spending a laid-back evening at home with a glass of champagne and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny.
But by the end of the holiday season, our desire to spend hours replicating famous party beauty looks with dozens of products has frequently diminished.
Right now, simplicity is what we need. The most affordable makeup looks are simple ones. And that’s exactly what we’ve got for you today: three gorgeous ideas that are simple to understand, just require a few minutes to implement, and are so eye-catching that you’ll wear them all over in 2026. Enjoy yourselves!
Three easy party makeup ideas you can achieve in a flash
Add glow to your base
Use some illuminating makeup items to concentrate on increasing the radiance in your complexion. They keep you looking stunning throughout the celebration and offer just the right amount of sparkle without being overbearing.
- Start by using L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion. Each of its four blendable hues promises both illumination and hydration. Thanks to glycerin and shea butter, it instantly improves the natural radiance of your skin and can shine from head to toe. Wear alone or under foundation.
- Apply a little layer of Catrice More Than Glow Highlighter in Supreme Rose Beam on your cheekbones, nose bridge, and temples, or any other high places on your face that could need a little more radiance.
- Finally, add some glittery lip gloss, which enhances your makeup and is a perfect substitute for bold lipsticks. Hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and jojoba oil are just a few of the skin-beneficial elements in Revolution Pout Bomb Shimmer Lip Gloss in Nude Glow, which keeps lips hydrated and gives them a high-shine finish.
Complexion-boosting Toolkit
L’Oreal Paris
Lumi Glotion
CATRICE
More Than Glow Highlighter
Revolution
Pout Bomb Shimmer Gloss
Swap a smoky eye for molten shimmer
Due to its wearability, metallic eyeshadow has long been a favorite during party season. Imagine a look that will make you sparkle under the lights by combining copper, bronze, and gold.
- If you’ve never tried a smoky eye before, it could sound intimidating, but with the Morphe Rich & Foiled Artistry Palette in Gold Seeker, it’s a breeze. on begin, apply one of the palest tints on your eyelids. Next, apply one of the darker browns to the outer corner of your eye, making sure to follow the arch of your lids and your lash line. Next, add some glitter on top.
- Make sure your eyes are the main attraction by drawing attention to them with a fluffy brow style. Use NYX Professional Makeup Thick It. Adhere to it! Use brow mascara and run a brush through your brows to maintain their full, thick, and healthy appearance.
- Red lipstick is a must for any glitzy makeup look, and Sephora Cream Lip Stain Matte Liquid Lipstick in Dark Red is a stunning shade of deep crimson. Without drying out the lips, the moisturizing lipstick applies comfortably.
Metallic eye must-haves
Morphe
Gold Seeker Artistry Palette
NYX Professional Makeup
Thick It. Stick It! Thickening Brow Mascara
Sephora Collection
Cream Lip Stain
Try a classic duo for Hollywood glamour
With just one bold pigment swipe, a traditional red lip may completely change your appearance. To open your eyes and embrace the vintage Hollywood glitz of the look, you can incorporate a cat-eye flick.
- Use a basic gold shimmer eyeshadow to keep things simple. The Cream & Sugar E.l.f. Bite-Size Eyeshadows are ideal for adding a hint of glitter to your eyelids without being too noticeable. To give your lids some depth, use your fingers or a blending brush.
- When applying Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner, attempt to settle your hands by resting your elbows on a table. Then, run the eyeliner along your lash line, slightly tilting it upward at the end. To ensure a particularly sharp flick, keep some cotton buds on hand to correct any errors.
- The perfect red lipstick for a party is Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Longlasting Liquid Lipstick in Wicked. For up to 16 hours of wear, the diligent recipe produces a lustrous, pigmented finish.
Shop old-Hollywood makeup
elf
Bite-Size Eyeshadow
Collection
Fast Stroke Eye Liner
Maybelline
Superstay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick
