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It's the most wonderful time of the year for beauty looks and this year's winter makeup trends are a return to form. Facebeats are back and better than ever, so we're leaning into the festive, colorful, and fun vibes of the holiday season. Celebrity makeup artist and Tatcha Global Director of Artistry and Education Daniel Martin, who paints the faces of the D'Amelios, Gemma Chan, and Meghan Markle, breaks down the biggest and boldest trends for winter. From disco eyes and 2000s lipgloss to flushed cheeks and loud lipstick, your new winter beauty look awaits!
And if you're feeling festive, also get inspired by our winter nail and hair trends here.
Y2K Lip Gloss
"This lip paired with a kitten cat-eye feels more contemporary rather than a throwback," says Martin. "When we're still in masks but want some color, a blue-based red gives any lip undertone a pop without feeling overwhelming."
Try this look:
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask, $28; sephora.com
Y2K Lip Gloss
Y2K Lip Gloss
Y2K Lip Gloss
Cheek Chic
"Cream color on the cheeks adds a pop of glow but also hydrates dry winter skin," Martin explains. "My new obsession with my fingers (for all skin tones) is Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Ravishing. A swipe of champagne radiance!"
Try this look:
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush, $56; kjaerweis.com
Cheek Chic
Cheek Chic
Cheek Chic
Try this look:
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush Blush, Eyeshadow, and Lip Color, $20; sephora.com
Disco Eyes
"For the eyes, I'm loving a flashback to the 70s," Martin says. "Shades in emerald, golds and copper add new metallic dimensions to any eye design."
Try this look:
Dior 5 Couleurs Couture, $62; sephora.com
Disco Eyes
Disco Eyes
Disco Eyes
Lipstick Liberation
"After almost two years in masks, think of this as lipstick liberation!" says Martin. "Any color and any texture that gives the lips center stage is on trend this winter. One of my favorites lipsticks right now is Jason Wu Beauty's Hot Fluff Lipstick in Danish. This is a matte plum shade that looks great on many skin tones but is also versatile enough on the eyes, lips and cheeks. I love using this as an eyeshadow base to build more payoff and longevity with my looks."
Try this look:
Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick, $14.69; target.com
Lipstick Liberation
Lipstick Liberation
Lipstick Liberation
Punky Eyeliner
"Bold, matte and daring is the look seen at Dior and Chanel in Paris," Martin says. "Try using Sisley Paris's Phyto-Khol Star Sparkling Waterproof Liner in Sparkling Black, one of my new favorite black eyeliners that doesn't budge."
Try this look:
Sisley Paris Phyto-Khol Star Sparkling Waterproof Liner, $59; nordstrom.com
Punky Eyeliner
Punky Eyeliner
Punky Eyeliner
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