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On the JJ Barnes Blog, with festive parties in full swing, I check out how to do the current TikTok Christmas make up trends inspired by celebrities.
With the holiday season in full swing, festive cheer is filling the air and the party invitations are piling up. To ensure you’re the belle of the ball, let’s dive into the world of TikTok and discover the latest celebrity-inspired Christmas make-up trends. From Zendaya’s sultry smoky eyes to Hailey Bieber’s fresh, dewy complexion, these trends are all about embracing your inner glam goddess.
To help me out, experts at the Digital PR Agency analysed the number of videos under hashtags for popular Christmas makeup trends for 2024 to determine the most popular festive looks this year, according to TikTok.
Christmas Make Up Trends
Smokey eye makeup – 166,600 videos
The smokey eye has always been a classic, but this Christmas, it’s taking center stage on TikTok. With over 166,600 videos under the hashtag #smokeyeye, it’s clear that this timeless look is the hottest trend of the season.
The smokey eye’s versatility makes it adaptable to any occasion, from casual outings to glamorous events. Its timeless appeal ensures it never goes out of style, and celebrity endorsements, such as Zendaya’s, have solidified its status as a red-carpet favorite.
How to Achieve the Perfect Smokey Eye
Prep Your Lids: Start with a good eyeshadow primer to ensure your makeup lasts all night.
Choose Your Colors: Opt for a neutral palette with shades of brown, gray, and black for a classic look. For a more festive twist, try incorporating shades of green, purple, or blue.
Apply Your Base: Use a matte eyeshadow as a base color all over your lid.
Create the Smokey Effect: Use a darker shade to blend into your crease and outer corner.
Highlight and Define: Add a shimmery eyeshadow to the center of your lid to highlight and define.
Finish with Mascara and Eyeliner: A coat of mascara and a winged eyeliner will complete the look.
Latte makeup – 34,800
Following closely behind the smokey eye is the latte makeup trend, a warm and cozy aesthetic that’s perfect for the holiday season. With over 34,800 videos on TikTok under the hashtag #lattemakeup, this trend is taking the beauty world by storm.
Latte makeup is all about achieving a soft, sun-kissed glow. The look is inspired by the warm, creamy tones of a latte, with a focus on bronzed skin, rosy cheeks, and a subtle highlight. It’s a minimalist approach to makeup that emphasizes natural beauty and healthy skin.
How to Achieve the Latte Makeup Look:
Prep Your Skin: Start with a clean, moisturized face. A hydrating primer will help your makeup last longer.
Even Out Your Skin Tone: Use a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer to create a flawless base.
Warm Up Your Complexion: Apply a bronzer that’s one or two shades darker than your skin tone to your cheeks, forehead, and nose.
Add a Touch of Blush: A creamy blush in a peach or rose gold shade will add a natural flush to your cheeks.
Highlight Your Features: Use a highlighter on your cheekbones, brow bone, and the bridge of your nose to create a dewy, luminous finish.
Keep Your Lips Soft: A nude or rosy lip gloss will complement the rest of your makeup.
Bronzy makeup – 6,938
Third on the list of TikTok’s most popular Christmas makeup trends is the bronzy look. With over 6,938 videos under the hashtag #bronzymakeup, this timeless trend is making a comeback.
Bronzy makeup is all about achieving a sun-kissed glow, even during the winter months. It involves using warm, earthy tones to create a radiant and sculpted complexion. This look is perfect for those who want to look effortlessly chic and glamorous. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Ciara have embraced bronzy makeup, proving it’s a versatile choice that works for everything from festive parties to red carpet events.
How to Achieve the Bronzy Makeup Look:
Prep Your Skin: Start with a well-moisturized face. A hydrating primer will help your makeup last longer.
Even Out Your Skin Tone: Apply a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer to create a flawless base.
Warm Up Your Complexion: Use a bronzer that’s a few shades darker than your skin tone to contour your cheeks, forehead, and nose.
Add a Touch of Blush: A peach or coral blush will complement the bronzy look.
Highlight Your Features: Use a golden highlighter on your cheekbones, brow bone, and the bridge of your nose.
Create a Smoky Eye: Use a warm-toned eyeshadow palette to create a smoky eye.
Finish with a Glossy Lip: A nude or brown lip gloss will complete the look.
Cherry Cola Lips – 6,786
Following closely behind bronzy makeup is the cherry cola lip trend, a bold and seductive look that’s perfect for the holiday season. With over 6,786 videos on TikTok under the hashtag #cherrycolalips, this trend is taking the beauty world by storm.
Cherry cola lips are all about creating a rich, glossy pout with a blend of deep cherry and burgundy tones. This classic look is reminiscent of the iconic soda, with a sultry, vintage vibe.
How to Achieve the Cherry Cola Lip Look:
Prep Your Lips: Exfoliate your lips to remove any dead skin and apply a lip balm to keep them hydrated.
Line Your Lips: Use a lip liner that’s slightly darker than your natural lip color to define your lips and prevent feathering.
Apply Lipstick: Choose a dark cherry or burgundy lipstick and apply it to your lips.
Add a Glossy Finish: Top off your lipstick with a clear or tinted lip gloss to achieve that high-shine, cherry cola effect.
Espresso Make Up – 4,910
Rounding out the top five TikTok Christmas makeup trends is the espresso look. With over 4,910 videos under the hashtag #espressomakeup, this trend is all about a rich, sophisticated aesthetic.
Espresso makeup is inspired by the deep, warm tones of coffee. It typically involves a smoky eye using brown eyeshadows, sharp winged eyeliner, and a sculpted contour. This look is perfect for those who want to look effortlessly chic and put-together.
How to Achieve the Espresso Makeup Look:
Prep Your Skin: Start with a clean, moisturized face. A hydrating primer will help your makeup last longer.
Even Out Your Skin Tone: Apply a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer to create a flawless base.
Contour Your Face: Use a matte bronzer to contour your cheeks, forehead, and nose.
Create a Smoky Eye: Use a warm-toned eyeshadow palette to create a smoky eye. Focus on blending brown and black shades.
Define Your Eyes: Apply a winged eyeliner to add a touch of drama.
Finish with a Nude Lip: A nude lipstick or lip gloss will complement the smoky eye.
Methodology
Methodology:
- Digital PR Agency set out to determine which trending makeup looks expected to be popular during Christmas 2024 were most popular on TikTok.
- A seed list of 24 popular Christmas makeup looks for this year were taken from online articles:
a. 2024 Festive Makeup Trends
b. 36 Christmas makeup ideas to level up your festive glam
c. 12 Holiday Makeup Looks to Rock at This Year’s Parties - The number of videos under the relevant hashtag for each look was taken.
- The makeup looks were ranked by the number of videos to give TikTok’s most popular 2024 Christmas makeup looks.
- Please find the full dataset here.
- Data was collected on 29.11.2024 and is correct as of then, but subject to change.
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