The spring/summer '25 runway shows brought forth an array of beauty moments, many perfectly suited for the festive season. From glistening eyes to rich, bold lips, we've curated the best Christmas makeup looks to inspire your holiday beauty routine
As the festive season draws near, the anticipation of holiday celebrations brings a sense of excitement — and a chance to be bolder with our beauty choices. Suddenly, a deep berry lip or glittery golden lid feels more inviting than it did just weeks ago.
For those looking to elevate their beauty game this holiday season but unsure where to begin, we've got you covered. Below, Vogue Scandinavia showcases the most Christmas-coded runway looks to inspire your holiday makeup.
Photo: Pat McGrath (@patmcgrathreal)
Loewe's sparkling eyes
We've taken the show-stopping sparkling eyes on Loewe's latest runway as our cue to experiment with metallic makeup this holiday season. While makeup artist Pat McGrath's precise handiwork may be hard to recreate, swiping a bold metallic over our lids instantly delivers a Christmas-coded makeup look full of festive flair.
The beauty team's tip: To help your pigment pack a proper punch, either tap it on using your fingertips or spritz some setting spray onto your brush before dipping into your powders. This will ensure you get the maximum shine out of your metallics.
Photo: @officialbyredo
Simone Rocha's just-kissed lips
For that effortlessly sultry, just-kissed-under-the-mistletoe look, take inspiration from makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver’s work at the recent Simone Rocha show. Using cult Scandi brand Byredo, he perfected the faded lip by blending the shades 'Éperdu' and 'Marriage.' The best part? Precision isn’t necessary for this unbothered burgundy pout — it is meant to be a little messy.
The beauty team's tip: Our beauty team has developed a long list of tips on how to perfect the perfect red pout, but when it comes to the carefree blur of red seen here, your best friend will be a cotton swab to help blend out the edges. Smudge away!
Photo: @chanel.beauty
Chanel's sequinned eyeliner
Few things capture the festive spirit quite like a touch of sparkle, which is why we're taking inspiration from Chanel's beauty playbook and embracing sequinned eyeliner this season. Start with a classic black liner (skip the wing for an exact match), and apply a thin layer of clear or black eyelash glue once it sets. When the glue turns tacky, carefully place eye-safe sequins or face gems one by one along the line for that subtle shine.
The beauty team's tip: Black eyeliner is the muted way to embrace this trend, but for a bolder statement, experiment with more colourful options. Gold or red can elevate this (already) glamorous look to new holiday heights, but make sure you stick to clear eyelash glue for a seamless finish.
Photo: Vogue Runway
Rabanne's metallic nails
Metallic manicures are far from new — just take a look at Hailey Beiber's Instagram page for proof. This season, though, we're taking cues from Rabanne’s runway and opting for a shiny silver finish at our next nail appointment. For a more practical twist that eases the grow-out phase, we might request metallic French tips. After all, they’re ideal for those busy Christmas periods when salon appointments are hard to come by.
The beauty team's tip: If a full metallic manicure feels a bit too bold, ease into the trend with glazed doughnut nails. Popular earlier this year, this look offers a pearlescent white finish that adds a subtle, snowy touch.
Photo: Pat McGrath (@patmcgrathreal)
Schiaparelli's subtle eye and flutter lash
Despite waxing lyrical about bold, sparkling makeup for Christmas, you can't beat the basics. Exhibit A: Pat McGrath's subtle shine at Schiaparelli. This look focuses on flawless foundation application, complemented by a shimmering, snowy highlighter placed strategically to double as eyeshadow. The flirty flair of lashes is essential for the look, with natural flutter falsies placed on the outer corners to elongate and lift the eyes. For an extra touch of festivity, you can always opt for the sparkling kind.
**The beauty team's tip:**No need to rush out and buy a new set of false lashes. If you already have a pair, simply snip off the inner corners and, voila, DIY flutter lashes.
