The final countdown is on! While I’m still trying to figure out where this year went, one thing is for sure: New Year’s Eve calls for some major glam.
Forget your everyday look; we’re talking full-on glam. I’ve rounded up some of my absolute favorite makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve that will have you sparkling when the ball drops.
1. Black Glittery Eyes
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Here’s a look that I think you’ll totally get on board with: black glittery eyes. It has the vibe of a smokey eye but with so much more substance and a ton of sparkle.
I’m a big fan of letting the eyes take center stage, so the lips are kept fairly neutral here, which gives you all the drama you need. The best part? This look is incredibly simple to pull off.
Just a quick brush of an orange-brown shade for the socket, a slick of black over the lid, and then a generous dose of sparkle. It’s a total win!
2. Gold Glitter Cut Crease
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When you’re thinking about rocking glitter, you need to match your makeup to the occasion. We all want to look our best, but let’s be honest, your grandma probably won’t appreciate this gold glitter cut crease as much as your best friends will.
I’ve learned that wearing a lot of glitter can feel like a bit much for a daytime thing, so maybe keep your makeup more low key during the day and then bring out the sparkle for the evening festivities.
3. Gold Glitter and Bold Red Lips
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If you’re just not ready to let go of the holiday season, then this look is definitely for you. You can carry that festive makeup vibe right into your NYE celebration by recreating this look.
The eyes feature a neutral cut crease with a sharp gold glitter eyeliner flick. To complete everything, there’s a bold red lip. This is such a super glam look that works perfectly for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
4. Black & Gold Eyes + Nude Lips
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For a super quick way to go from a regular daytime look to a party-ready nighttime look, just add some gold glitter. You can easily use a little bit of vaseline, or even lip gloss, as a ‘glitter glue’.
In the office bathroom mirror, you can just dab on that gold sparkle. Add a touch of eyeliner to the bottom lashes and then plenty of mascara, and you’ve got a look that could take you from day to night in an instant.
5. Step by Step Tutorial
Source: @makeupby_av
In case you were wondering about the easiest way to get a beautiful and simple makeup look for New Year’s Eve, what about this little tutorial?
You can swap out the shades and tones used here for whatever colors you want. Just follow the same idea: darker shades in the socket and lighter shades toward the inner corner. You’ll look fabulous and more awake at the same time!
6. Beautiful Eye Makeup with Subtle Glitter
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If you don’t want to go totally over the top with your makeup, then this is the perfect look for you. Here we have eyes that feature a gorgeous blend of eyeshadow, complete with a classic black liner flick and lashes.
You could wear makeup like this for any occasion, but it’s been finished off with a subtle touch of glitter. This just glams it up a little for the special night. It’s so easy to wear and will look great on everyone.
7. Blue Glitter Eye Makeup for Brown Eyes
Source: @lily_glam_
If you’re going to rock glitter, especially a bold and brave shade like this bright blue, make sure you stick to the one feature rule. I always pick one feature on my face and glitter that up.
Don’t go for glittery eyes and glittery lips, because then you’re running the risk of glitter overload. And for just the tiniest hint of sparkle for your glamorous New Year’s Eve look, just add a small amount to the center of your eyelid.
8. Glam Eyes with Festive Red Lips
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Even though Christmas will be over, that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your festive lip color. You can totally wear something like this!
For this look, the eyes are very glam with a shimmery eyeshadow blend, black liner, and lashes. The makeup is finished off with a bold, Christmassy red lip color.
This is a truly stunning idea, and it will look amazing on anyone. We absolutely love this!
9. Black Smokey Eye
Source: @sabellamakeup
Here’s a sparkly little way to liven up that black smokey eye you’d usually wear for a big night out. It’s just a touch of gold, and a very cool one at that!
It’s basically the addition of an extra line of liner, right above the black liner you would naturally do day to day.
You could make the black liner thinner than you normally would to make room for this tiny silver liner layer, or you can make it bigger and bolder. It’s all up to you.
10. Dark Gold
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You can definitely mix and match your glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup ideas, picking colors and shades that coordinate with your outfit. On the other hand, you can just say, ‘forget the rules!’ and totally spice things up.
This gold eye makeup, for example, could easily be worn with a bunch of festive clothing shades like black, gold, red, green, purple. Should I go on?
11. Edgy Smokey Black Eye Makeup
Source: @chelseasmakeup
If all the glitter and sparkles are not really your thing, then you need to check out this next idea. Here we have an edgy and dark smokey eye.
Grey, brown, and black tones have been used to create this stunning makeup look. This is for the ladies who want to look glam but also let out their inner rock chick. I’d pair this makeup with a nude or dark red lip color.
12. Glitter Eye Makeup
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Glitter can be a real challenge to wear on your face, especially if you’re not used to applying it. That’s why I suggest having a piece of tissue paper handy, and plenty of translucent powder too.
Apply the powder under your eyes, just like you would when ‘baking’ your concealer, and then apply your glitter. When you dust away the loose powder, you’ll also get rid of that glitter residue. So smart!
13. Trendy Eyeliner Flick with Gold Glitter
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This next idea is one of my absolute favorites! The eyelid is nude with brown in the crease of the eye. There is also a brown eyeliner flick that has a sweep of gold.
It is such a trendy, artistic, and unique makeup idea. Eye makeup like this is amazing for the ladies who want to look glam but also for those who want to try something new and different.
14. Dramatic Eyes + Nude Lips
Source: @roseandben
And when you have big, statement eyes, it’s always a good idea to keep your lips neutral. This is especially true if you’re experimenting with bold looks for the first time.
You don’t want to go too overboard, mostly because you won’t feel confident, but also because it might prevent you from trying these looks again. My rule is to pick one feature on your face, either eyes or lips, and go for the big statement makeup on just one of them.
When you choose one and leave the other relatively nude, you make the entire look much easier to wear. You can go bigger and bolder on the eyes, for example, when the lips are a bit more played down.
15. Classic Black Eyeliner Flick with Subtle Glitter
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This next idea is another one of my favorites! It is perfect for those who are looking for a more low-key look for NYE. The eyes are nude with a classic black liner flick.
A tiny amount of glitter has been added to the eyeliner for a subtle sparkle. Makeup like this is so easy to wear, and it allows you to celebrate the occasion without going over the top.
16. Black, Brown and Gold Look
Source: @audreystylesxo
If you want to know how to get the most out of your eyelash curlers and achieve beautiful long lashes like the ones you see here, you should heat them up first!
I know that sounds a little strange, but a quick blast with your hairdryer is all it takes. Your curls will stay in longer when they’ve been heat styled. It works just like when you curl your hair with a heated tool.
For glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup that will really stand out, long lashes and plenty of liner are the way to go, especially against this beautiful black, brown, and gold backdrop. It’s both elegant and festive, which is exactly why I love it!
17. Beautiful and Sparkly Eye Makeup Idea
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If you want your makeup to have tons of sparkle, then this look is for you! Here we have a stunning cut crease with plenty of glitter. It is such a pretty look and it’s perfect for glitzy NYE parties.
You could also wear this makeup for Christmas parties too. Recreate this chic look, or you can use a different glitter color. Gold would look amazing.
18. Dramatic Eyes
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For more drama in your life, you need dramatic eyes, and for glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup, you simply cannot beat them.
If you’re worried about glitter overload, my advice is to start with the tiniest amount of glitter on your brush and build up from there. You can always add more, but it’s a real pain to take some away if you’ve sprinkled on too much.
Trust me, glitter is so hard to get rid of when you don’t actually want it around.
19. Bold and Dramatic Makeup Idea
Source: @rubina_muartistry
Next up, we have a bold and dramatic makeup look. The eyes have a black and silver eyeshadow blend. There is also a pop of sparkle as well as an eyeliner flick and lashes.
The look is completed with a vibrant and statement making lip color. Makeup like this is perfect for the ladies who like to stand out from the crowd.
20. Brown Smokey Eye + Gold Glitter Lower Lash Line
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If you don’t want to wear glitter on your eyelids, how about on the lower lash line instead? It’s a simple addition and a really modern way to wear it.
Plus, you can go to town with the shades you choose. For example, add a silver glitter over whatever color eyeshadow you like. Or, use a gold liner and add a touch of sparkle over the top for a special effect.
I am obsessed with this look, what about you?
21. Glitter Makeup Look for Blue Eyes
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Did you know that you could easily wear green makeup when you have blue eyes? This glitter makeup look is a classic and simple way to wear the sparkly shade.
It’s just a simple flash of color to bring it to life, but without making it look like you’re wearing too much color. It’s just a little touch along the lower lash line, and even though it’s small, it can make a world of difference to your makeup look.
This one’s a total winner for glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup!
22. Glam Liner and Glitter Idea
Source: @makeupby.esca
The next idea is so glitzy, glam, and stunning. This makeup artist has created a neutral eyeshadow blend with gold glitter and a pretty eyeliner.
It is a classic party look that is perfect for any NYE event. Since the colors are pretty neutral, you can wear any lip color, and the makeup will look amazing with any outfit too.
23. Burgundy Cut Crease
Source: @littledustmua
The cut crease is a must have look if you’re searching for glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup. It’s daring, bold, and beautiful when it’s done right, but it also has the potential to look not so great if you don’t blend correctly.
My tip is to start with the cut crease and finish the eyelid afterward. You can use primer and concealer to cover over any mistakes you make. It’s tough work staying inside the lines!
24. Glitter Cut Crease
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How steady is your hand? With the right liquid glitter eyeliner, or even some glitter glue and loose powder if you’re brave enough, you could create glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup ideas like this one.
It’s basically another layer of eyeliner, copying the natural flow and shape of the black liner, but lining the socket instead, right at the line where the dark and light shades would blend together.
25. Classic Look – Gold Eyes & Red Lips
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If you don’t like loose glitter powder but still want to sparkle with these glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup ideas, you should opt for a glitter gel instead of a powder.
Alternatively, mix a tiny bit of eyelash glue with some glitter, and you’ll get the same kind of effect. When you go to bed at night, the glue will peel away from your face, and the glitter will come right off with it!
No more glittery pillowcases!
26. Chic Gradient Eyeshadow
Source: @chelseasmakeup
Gradients are super popular in nail designs, but you can also use this technique on your eyes too. For this look, one corner of the eye is very dark, and then it blends to white, which creates a chic gradient.
This is an elegant idea that will look amazing with a little black dress and a nude or red lip color. There is a tutorial for this eye makeup on the page below.
27. Gold Eyes + Red Lips
Source: @auroramakeup
Don’t you just hate it when you go to use your favorite red lipstick and find it broken? There’s actually a way you can fix it, and it’s a great trick to know right before the festive season.
We all know that means it’s red lip season! Using a lighter, or carefully using a candle, simply melt the bottom of the broken piece and the top of the piece left in the tube. Then, attach the two together, smoothing as you go.
I wore gloves when I did this, it tends to get everywhere. You might want to have a baby wipe handy too!
28. Glitter Liner + Pink Lips
Source: @rubina_muartistry
Remember when we talked about that glitter eyeliner in the cut crease? Well, here’s a slightly different way of wearing it, adding another layer to your regular eyeliner look.
It’s just the addition of an extra line of liner above the black liner that you’d normally do on a day to day basis.
You could do the black liner thinner than you usually would to account for this tiny silver liner layer, or you can make it bigger and bolder. It’s completely up to you.
29. Sparkly Smokey Eye Makeup
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Love sparkly makeup? If so, this look is for you. Here we have a smokey eye with lots of glitter and bling on the upper eyelid. This makeup will really wow and make a statement at any NYE event.
If you want all eyes on you, then this is the perfect look. Recreate it exactly or add the glitter to the whole eyelid.
30. Elegant Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes
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Glitter without any kind of primer or glitter glue is a really bad idea, especially around the eyes.
Loose glitter is often the worst for this, and it won’t be long before you find yourself with a bit of glitter in your eye, which makes your eyes water, and then your mascara will be all down your face. What a total disaster!
You can always use a touch of setting spray on the applicator brush you’re using to apply the glitter, which will also help keep it in place. Alternatively, cheat a little with a glitter eyeliner instead. No one would ever know the difference!
31. Glamorous Gold Eye Makeup for NYE
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Next on the list, we have a gold and glam makeup idea to show you. For this, the eyes have a beautiful blend of brown eyeshadow with a sweep of gold along the upper eyelid.
The look is finished with black and gold glitter eyeliner and lashes. I love this because it is a glitzy version of the classic black eyeliner, which is just perfect for NYE.
32. Stunning Smokey and Gold Eye Makeup
Source: @chelseasmakeup
If you like to wear smokey eyes, then this look is perfect for you. Here we have smokey eyes that have been given a New Year’s Eve makeover. For this, there is an eyeshadow blend of dark brown and black tones.
On the upper eyelid, there is also gold glitter and black eyeliner. It is a stunning makeup idea that will wow anyone at any New Year’s Eve event. There is a YouTube tutorial for this makeup look down below.
33. Black Smokey Eye with a Pop of Glitter
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Tutorial Instagram
With this look, the inner and outer corners of the eyes have been smoked up, and the center has been left with that beautiful gold tone.
Add a dusting of glitter over the top, and you have perfect, and fast, New Year’s Eve makeup! Seriously, a dusting of glitter on top gives you a flawless and quick look for the big night.
34. Dramatic Eye Makeup for NYE
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Bring some glamorous drama to NYE with eye makeup like this! Here we have a bold cut crease with a bright yellow shadow. The upper eyelid is covered in glitter, and there is glitter and black liner too.
Makeup like this will totally wow and it is a statement making party look. I’d pair this with a dark or nude lip color.
35. Smokey Eyes with Sparkle
Source: @aa.gx
Next, we have another smokey eye with sparkle. This time the eyes start dark and then blend into silver glitter. The makeup look is finished off with long lashes and a rich lip color.
This is such an elegant and stylish idea. You could wear this makeup to a party, a club, or even an evening dinner, so it’s super versatile too.
36. Smokey & Glitter Eyes
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And for killer eyebrows, the best thing you can do is get them shaped professionally. I know we’re supposed to say that, but once you have a decent basic shape formed, it’s easier to maintain them yourself with some tweezing here and there.
For the makeup, it’s just the addition of an extra line of liner above the black liner you’d usually wear.
You could do the black liner thinner than normal to compensate for the silver, or make it bigger and bolder. It’s all up to you.
37. Classic Eyeliner with Sparkle for NYE
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Next up, we have another classic eyeliner look with a little sparkle. The eyes have a beautiful blend of eyeshadow in brown tones. Then there is a bold eyeliner flick.
The upper lid also has a sweep of gold glitter, and the look is finished off with lashes. This makeup is easy to wear and it is a more subtle way to wear glitter.
38. Glitter Eyes + Pink Lips
Source: @auroramakeup
It can be a real challenge to wear glitter as an adult, and just a tiny bit too much can make you look more like a circus performer than a girl who just wants to ring in the New Year in style.
It’s a tricky trend, but there are plenty of ways you can rock the look in a more adult and sophisticated way. If you’re not quite brave enough for a full on glitter look, opt for a shimmery, light reflecting shade instead.
It’s a baby step you can take before going full glitter.
39. Silver Eyes + Dark Lips
Source: @amadea_dashurie
It’s pretty common to leave your eyes relatively neutral when you have big, statement lips, but this look has been given a little sparkle treatment.
It’s still quite neutral, in gold, nude, and beige tones, but the addition of that sparkle stops it from being too much of a daytime look.
40. Brown and Gold Eye Makeup for a Winter Glow
Source: @denitslava
Warm up your look with this next makeup idea. When winter arrives, it’s all about dark tones, but you can change things up and give yourself a beautiful glow. The eyes use brown and gold tones, complete with black eyeliner.
As you can see, this color combo is beautiful, glam, and it will brighten up the dark and wintry night too.
41. Grey & Silver Combo
Source: @laurabadura
And for when you’re not feeling gold, what about silver? Mixing a dark grey with a lighter silver shimmer or glitter powder will give you a stunning look just like this one.
And the sparkle effect makes it one of the perfect glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve! You might find silver a slightly easier shade to wear, especially if you’re new to the world of metallics.
It’s easier to smoke your silver up into a smokey eye, and is therefore perfect for many different occasions, NYE being just one of them!
42. Stylish Glitter Eye Makeup
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Navy is a stunning color to use for your makeup. This next idea is a beautiful example of how to wear it. Here we have eye makeup that uses gorgeous navy eyeshadow, and there is also a sweep of glitter too.
As you can see, it is stylish, glam, and very statement making. It is the perfect NYE party look.
43. Sparkly Silver Eye Makeup for Hooded Eyes
Source: @brandi.x0
Bring the sparkle to NYE with makeup like this! This eye makeup features a shimmery silver and black cut crease complete with long lashes. It is a chic and elegant makeup look that is perfect for parties.
You can recreate this by following the images below. I love this stylish look, and you can definitely wear this makeup after NYE too.
44. Glitzy NYE Eyes
Source: @chelseasmakeup
Next, we have another stunning cut crease to show you. This time, the eyes have a gorgeous and light eyeshadow blend with gold glitter on the upper eyelid. There is also a striking eyeliner flick too.
Makeup like this will wow and show everyone that you are ready to celebrate. There is a tutorial for this makeup look down below.
45. Silver Cut Crease
Source: @roseandben
What a stunning look, and a simple one too! It’s a simple cut crease with darker brown shading in the socket and a really beautiful, bright silver shimmer on the eyelid itself.
With the right lashes, a slick of liner, and some nude lips, this is the only look you’ll need for this New Year’s Eve!
I hope that I’ve given you plenty of inspiration for your glamorous New Year’s Eve makeup ideas. As always, I can’t wait to see how fabulous you all look! Have a super good one, and have a drink for me!