The holiday season is the perfect excuse to bring out your most glamorous makeup. Think shimmering eyes, glowing skin, glossy lips and just enough drama to make heads turn. And if you are looking for a party makeup look that feels sophisticated without being predictable, a bold metallic smokey eye might be exactly what you need.
Taking inspiration from this striking beauty look, we’re pairing deep blue smokey eyes with luminous skin and soft peachy nude lips. The result is glamorous, festive and surprisingly easy to recreate at home.
Here’s how to achieve this beautiful DIY holiday makeup look, step by step.
Step 1: Create a Smooth, Glowing Base
A flawless looking complexion is the foundation of any glamorous holiday makeup look.
Start with a hydrating moisturiser and follow with a primer suited to your skin type. Apply a lightweight, buildable foundation, blending it carefully around the jawline and hairline.
Use concealer beneath the eyes and wherever you need additional coverage. Set only the areas prone to creasing or excess shine with a little translucent powder.
The goal is smooth, radiant skin rather than a heavily powdered finish.
Step 2: Create Dramatic Blue Smokey Eyes
The eyes are undoubtedly the star of this holiday makeup look.
Begin by applying an eyeshadow primer to help your makeup stay vibrant throughout the evening.
Blend a soft taupe or warm brown shade into your crease to create a smooth transition. Next, apply a deep navy or midnight blue eyeshadow across the eyelids, concentrating the richest colour near the lash line.
Add a shimmering steel blue or metallic teal eyeshadow to the centre of the lids. This creates beautiful dimension and catches the light whenever you move.
Use a fluffy blending brush to soften the edges, gradually building the colour until you achieve a smooth, diffused smokey effect.
For additional drama, blend the same deep blue shade along the lower lash line, connecting it gently with the outer corner of the upper lid.
Makeup tip: Apply your eyeshadow before foundation if you are working with dark pigments or glitter. This makes cleaning up any fallout much easier.
Step 3: Define the Eyes With Eyeliner and Lashes
Line your upper lash line with a creamy black eyeliner, keeping the colour close to the roots of your lashes.
For a more intense evening look, carefully apply a suitable eye pencil along the waterline and blend the outer edges into the blue eyeshadow.
Curl your lashes and apply two coats of volumising mascara. If you love extra drama, add a pair of wispy false eyelashes that create length and fullness without completely hiding the eyeshadow.
The combination of navy, teal and black creates a beautiful jewel toned finish that works particularly well for Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Step 4: Add Softly Sculpted Cheeks
With such dramatic eye makeup, keep the cheeks polished and fresh.
Apply a warm rose or peach blush to the apples of your cheeks, blending gently upwards towards the temples.
A subtle contour beneath the cheekbones can add definition, while a touch of champagne highlighter on the high points of the face brings back that festive glow.
Avoid overly chunky glitter on the cheeks. A finely milled highlighter will look more flattering and allow the shimmering eyes to remain the focal point.
Step 5: Finish With Peachy Nude Lips
A soft peachy nude lip creates the perfect balance for this intense smokey eye makeup.
Line your lips with a rose brown pencil, slightly defining the natural contours. Fill them in with a satin peach nude lipstick and add a little clear or pink tinted gloss for a fuller, more polished appearance.
The warm lip colour also creates a lovely contrast with the cool blue eyeshadow.
If you prefer a more classic party look, you can replace the glossy nude finish with a muted rose lipstick.
Step 6: Set Your Holiday Glam
Complete your makeup with a fine mist of setting spray to help everything stay in place.
For an especially polished finish, sweep your hair into a sleek bun or ponytail. This keeps the attention on your eyes and creates a beautiful backdrop for statement earrings or a sparkling necklace.
And there you have it! A glamorous holiday makeup look that feels dramatic enough for a festive celebration while remaining elegant and wearable.
Glamcheck Beauty Tip
The secret to pulling off bold blue smokey eyes is blending, not piling on more colour. Build the intensity gradually, keep the edges soft and balance the rest of your makeup with warm, understated tones.
Whether you’re getting ready for a Christmas dinner, a cocktail party or New Year’s Eve, this DIY holiday makeup look is a beautiful way to add a little extra sparkle to the season.
