THEhe last night of the year is always the perfect opportunity for experiment with make up: you can play with glitter, metallic sparkles, lips red. Any ideas? We talk about it with Beatrice Gherardini, make-up artist, author of the book “All the make-up tricks” and protagonist of the new video format “Glow Up Secrets”. Tips for a perfect New Year’s Eve makeup 2025.
Makeup for New Year’s Eve 2025: the secrets for glow make up
«The fundamental step for luminous makeup is well-groomed skin. This year the focus is on a natural glow effect, which gives the impression of having naturally healthy and cared for skin. A good moisturizer and illuminating primer are essential to prepare your face and create a radiant base for makeup» Beatrice Gherardini begins to explain.
As for the foundation, it is better to choose a light but long-lasting texture with a satin effect that does not weigh down but rather gives the complexion a uniform and natural appearance. Finally, a touch of highlighter expertly applied on cheekbones, Cupid’s bow and tip of the nose it will add that touch shine to the makeup look.”
Makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve: from left, Selena Gomez and a look by Hung vanngo, on the right Rosie Huntington (instagram)
The beauty trick to try? «For a more intense effect, layer a powder highlighter on top of the creamy one and blend well. The result will be intense but not excessive.”
Eyes in the foreground
«Let’s move on to the eyes, the real focus of New Year’s make-up. Gold, silver, bronze and jewel tones like emerald green and sapphire blue are this year’s must-have colors. In this case, glittery and metallic eyeshadows are perfect for creating a look that captures the light, but without being excessive.”
A trick? «Applying a shimmer eyeshadow on the eyelid and intensifying the outer corner with a darker color will give depth to the look. For those who want to dare, another option is colored eyeliner – perhaps gold or green – as an alternative to the classic black.”
Fundamental role in New Year’s makeup then the eyebrows continue to be the protagonists: «A transparent or toned gel will therefore be sufficient to comb and fix them, while a light pencil will help to fill any spaces without weighing down the result».
Dark and “ombré” lips
«If you don’t want to opt for the “classic red” this year I’m here various lipstick options to focus on, for a bold and unexpected lip make-up».
«The pomace and burgundy shades are perfect if you want a sophisticated and intense look. These colors adapt well to a bright base and soft eye makeup. Therefore perfect if you want to make the lips the focus of the beauty look” continues Gherardini.
Ombre lips are also very trendy, three-dimensional effect. How are they obtained? «Just apply a dark color on the edges and a lighter one in the center, then blending with a brush to create a delicate transition».
Finally, there is also space for different finishes that change, for example, after dinner. «The matte effect is always elegant, but the gloss will be the protagonist of New Year’s lip makeup, because it gives a fresh and modern look. Finally, for the more daring, the metallic lipsticks in rose gold or copper shades, definitely perfect for a festive make-up” concludes the make-up artist.
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