Runway-Approved Holiday Makeup Looks Sure to Dazzle and Delight at All of Your Seasonal Gatherings

Ferrari Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

We've already revealed the best holiday hair inspiration from the runways. Now it's time for makeup. Whether you're looking to stand out from the party crowd or you're leaning toward a more minimalist presentation, we've got you covered. These runway holiday makeup looks are the best of the best so you're sure to find your ultimate soirée beauty strategy.

You may want to tailor your look to the type of party you're going to. Say it's a black tie affair. Go ahead and go all out. Decorate everything from your eyelids to your lips. A get-together with your fellow makeup-loving besties? Focus the glitz and glamour to one area of your face. (Feel free to go for broke when it comes to your nails.) If it's a family dinner and gift-giving function, dial down the shimmer and stick with some holiday staples. Like red lips or a pop of color along your lower lash lines.

Here are the top holiday makeup looks direct from the runways. Pair them with our selection of holiday hairstyles for maximum festive results.

Botter Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Give your burgundy lipstick a little luster with some well-placed golden accents. Keep the rest of your face low-key.

Genny Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Extend your purple shimmer from your eyes to your cheeks. A frosty pink lip is a great way to polish off the look.

Jil Sander Spring 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Red rectangles on the outer corners of eyes is a holiday-appropriate take on cat eyes.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Take a more sporadic approach with gold eyeshadow. It's alright if it's not even over both eyes.

Johanna Ortiz Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Go for that winter windblown effect with several swipes of rosy blush. A partially glossy pink pout helps round out the look.

16Arlington Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Just a swipe of icy blue eyeliner under each eye is all you need for a winter wonderland vibe.

Ferrari Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Nothing says holidays like a red lip. This year go for a high-shine version.

Naeem Khan Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Give smoky eyes the holiday treatment by incorporating gold eyeshadow.

Tory Burch Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

If you've got the time and the silver sequins, replicate this brilliant eye look.

Acne Studios Fall 2022. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Highlight your eyes with a pale gold eyeshadow and add in a pinkish pout.

Badgley Mischka Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Be a little heavy-handed with the reddish bronze eyeshadow, then add a line of gold eyeliner underneath each eye. Match your lips to your eyeshadow.

Christian Dior Fall 2022. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Subtle dabs of silver on the inner corners of both eyes do wonders. Complete the look with a little mascara and a neutral kisser.

Kim Shui Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Flash back to the 90s by pairing matte red lips and purple lipstick. Skip the skinny eyebrows in favor of their bushier cousins.

Carolina Herrera Spring 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

A wine-colored lipstick can stand on its own.

HUI Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Who says shimmer is only for above your eyes? Dust some on your eyebrows as well to go big for your bash.

LaQuan Smith Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Put a fresh spin on a classic cat eye by adding a second, less-thick flick. Work in a lined nude lip FTW.

Kiko Kostadinov Fall 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Try a blurred lip in an unexpected shade. Like a perfect-for-the-season plum.

Ujoh Spring 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Pair peach eyeshadow and gold eyeliner to give your peepers extra dimension. Top off the look with soft pink lipstick.