HOLIDAY MAKEUP LOOKS
FOR EVERY OCCASION
November 21, 2025 by Sasha Kleinman
Hot pinks paired with icy pastels achieve that rosy frostbitten look without having to step foot outside.
HOW TO GET THE WINTER FROST LOOK
This winter, we’re dialing up the heat on the frostbitten makeup trend. Cool pink and lilac pastels create a look that’s extremely icy – yet irresistibly warm. “Sparkling sheer-glossed lips, an exaggerated baby-pink flush across cheeks and nose and dimensional highlighted eyes look like they were blessed by Jack Frost himself,” notes Gloss.
- Even skin tone and create a glowy base with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation.
- Highlight the high points of your face with Lightstruck Liquid Highlighter in Lilac Haze. Then, sweep Glow Play Cushiony Blush in Heat Index across cheeks and the bridge of your nose for a snow-kissed glow.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
$46.00
A buildable, weightless, 24-hour hydrating foundation that smooths texture, evens tone, and blurs the look of pores.
Skinfinish Lightstruck Liquid Highlighter
$40.00
A liquid highlighter with 24-hour hydration and long-lasting, lustrous colour for a refined gleam.
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
$34.00
A bouncy, buildable blush that provides glowy colour in a lightweight formula with skin-conditioning ingredients.
Eye Shadow Glitter
$26.00
An ultra-smooth glitter eye shadow powder that provides pearlescent colour payoff and 12-hour wear in a weightless, non-flaking formula.
M·A·Cnificent Eye Shadow Palette x 6
$35.00
A giftable, holiday-exclusive eye shadow palette featuring six new wintry neutral shades at a M·A·Cnificent value.
Lip Pencil
$25.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
Pair statement-making red lips with rich hot chocolates for a bold party look that’s perfect for any occasion.
HOW TO GET CHOCOLATE CHERRY MAKEUP
Your lips are in for a treat with this unexpected twist on classic holiday red lips. Defined by Lip Pencil in Chestnut, this bold lip combo adds a rich chocolate edge you’ll be craving year-round. “The smooth ombré blend makes for easy application and impeccable wear – no precision needed,” says Gloss.
- Create a blur-matte base with Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation.
- Sweep lids and smudge lower lash lines with Eye Shadow in Embark.
- Stack on infinite layers of lash volume and length with M·A·CStack Mascara.
- Blend Lip Pencil in Chestnut along the edges of lips for a hot-cocoa-coloured edge.
- Fill in lips with holiday-exclusive M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Unexpected Red.
New Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
$39.00
A one-step, two-in-one refillable foundation and setting powder in a blur-matte finish with 24-hour oil control - now in 67 shades made for more skin tones than ever!
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
$29.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length.
Lip Pencil
$25.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick / M·A·C Holiday
$25.00
A limited-edition sleek satin Lipstick that hydrates lips for eight hours in three holiday-exclusive shades.
Add a festive winter edge to the nude look you love with a luminous lineup of all-new neutrals that feature a futuristic, sheer-shine finish.
HOW TO GET THE SOFT HOLIDAY GLAM LOOK
From office parties to meeting the parents, this shimmering nude makeup look is perfect for every holiday affair. “Satin-finished skin, defined features and a classic, brown-lined lip – accented with molten silver on the eyes – is like a pop of light from the future,” says Gloss. You’ll be shining at every event – from every angle – with this soft glam look.
- Hydrate and prep skin for makeup with Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum.
- Create a soft-matte base for holiday colour with Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15.
- Gloss lids with holiday-exclusive Jelly Shine Eye Shadow in Sparkle, Sparkle for a soft wash of pearlescent gold shine.
- Line lips with Lip Pencil in Root For Me!, then layer on holiday-exclusive Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Gloss in Twinkle Taupe for the perfect shimmering nude lip combo.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum
$65.00
A serum-moisturizer hybrid that visibly reduces dark spots and the appearance of pores, hydrates, retexturizes and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-smooth, even canvas with lit-from-within radiance.
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
$39.00
A 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation with a natural, soft-matte finish in 67 good-for-skin shades made for all skin tones and textures.
Jelly Shine Eye Shadow / M·A·C Holiday
$30.00
A limited-edition jelly-like eye shadow that provides a pearlescent, wet-effect on lids in three holiday-exclusive shimmering shades.
Lip Pencil
$25.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
Lavish lips in layers of lilac shimmer and glossy shine for a pearlescent look that glistens like hard candy.
HOW TO GET SUGAR CRYSTAL LIPS
Searching for your new winter lip combo? A minty fresh hue of Lipglass Air and a sparkling glide of all-new Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick should do the trick. These holiday treats melt across lips to create a high-shine, sugar-coated look with a freshly glazed finish. “The new Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick adds a subtle layer of shimmer to any lip look you wear this season,” shares Gloss.
- Glide holiday-exclusive Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick in Glisten Up on lips for a sheer lilac shine.
- Layer on holiday-exclusive Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Gloss in Hint Of Mint for a shimmering finish.
Pro tip: Define lips with your favourite Lip Pencil for an instantly fuller-looking effect.
Sugar Crystal Lip Oil Stick / M·A·C Holiday
$28.00
A limited-edition lip oil stick that delivers translucent shine in a holiday-exclusive sheer lilac shade.
Lip Pencil
$25.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
Feline-defined eyes and chrome-draped cheeks make this dreamy winter look a reality.
HOW TO GET THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY LOOK
Trade traditional holiday hues for an on-trend look that’s a bit more magical. Sugar Plum Fairy makeup pairs dewy glazed skin with radiant rose tones and icy metallic accents to create an ethereal, all-over glow with a luminous, high-gloss finish. “Divine disco glow, baby! This surreal look confirms you are indeed the main character,” exclaims Gloss.
- Even skin tone and create a glowy base with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation.
- Highlight the high points of your face with Molten Metal Highlighter in Sugar Plum Pink from the holiday-exclusive Surreal Shine Mini Highlighter Duo.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
$46.00
A buildable, weightless, 24-hour hydrating foundation that smooths texture, evens tone, and blurs the look of pores.
Surreal Shine Mini Highlighter Duo
$49.00
A holiday-exclusive set of two liquid highlighters for the face and lips in shimmering pink and bronzed gold shades at a M·A·Cnificent value.
Surreal Shine Mini Highlighter Duo
$49.00
A holiday-exclusive set of two liquid highlighters for the face and lips in shimmering pink and bronzed gold shades at a M·A·Cnificent value.
Bounce & Gleam Highlighter / M·A·C Holiday
$36.00
A limited-edition, ultra-smooth putty highlighter that provides a futuristic, radiant finish in three holiday-exclusive shades.
Jelly Shine Eye Shadow / M·A·C Holiday
$30.00
A limited-edition jelly-like eye shadow that provides a pearlescent, wet-effect on lids in three holiday-exclusive shimmering shades.
Lip Pencil
$25.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
