There’s something magical about the week of Christmas. The rushing stops, the lights soften, and suddenly it feels permissible - necessary, even - to add a little extra sparkle. These are the looks that live in that space: festive but not frantic, playful without being impractical, and achievable even if you’re getting ready last-minute.
We’ve curated a selection of Christmas-ready makeup looks that lean heavily on Glisten Cosmetics staples: bold liners, painterly pigments, and that unmistakable hand-drawn charm, so you can create something special without turning your bathroom into Santa’s workshop!
Christmas Tree
This look is like festivity distilled into a single, elegant gesture. A sculpted green liner sweeps across the eye and unfurls into a miniature Christmas tree at the outer corner, its shape defined with graphic precision rather than novelty. Soft gold shimmer glows across the lid like candlelight, while flashes of Honeydew Chroma Flik catch the light with every movement.
Finished with a delicate star detail above the tree, it’s playful yet editorial: holiday makeup for someone who wants to nod to tradition without sacrificing polish.
🛍️ Breezer Wet Liner | Honeydew Chroma Flik | Lins X Glisten Wet Liner Palette
Santa Hat Liner
Graphic liner, but festive. A clean base becomes centre stage for a tiny painted Santa hat, simple in concept, joyful in execution. This is one of those looks that looks intricate but actually relies on strong pigment and a steady liner brush (Glisten excels here).
Perfect if you want something eye-catching for Christmas Eve drinks or a low-effort party where the eyeliner does all the talking.
🛍️ Cranberry (exclusive to 2025 Advent Calendar) & Milk Wet Liners
Snowman Detail Eye
Minimal makeup, maximal charm. A tiny snowman painted near the brow or outer eye instantly turns a neutral look into something storybook-sweet. With white liner, a dot of black, and a hint of blue shimmer, this feels nostalgic without tipping into novelty.
It’s ideal if you’re short on time but still want a moment, especially if the rest of your makeup is kept soft and glowy.
🛍️ Cola, Milk, Sapphire, Periwinkle & Papaya Wet Liners
Candy Cane Liner
This one’s a Christmas classic for a reason. Red and silver eyeliner, clean and graphic, wrapping the eye like ribbon around a gift. It’s bold but surprisingly quick to execute, especially with Glisten’s liners doing the heavy lifting for you.
Pair with bare skin and glossy lips, or go full festive with lashes - it works either way.
🛍️ Blaze Wet Liner (exclusive to 2024 Advent Calendar) | Silver Fox Chroma Flik | Orange Red Spectra Lash
Frostbite
This look is like winter distilled into something sharp and electric. A delicate snowflake blooms at the outer corner of the eye, icy and precise, while blue liners carve and contour around it in clean lines that frame the eye without overwhelming it.
The effect is cold, intentional and striking. Finished with the Sky Blue Spectra lash and a flush of Lava Lamp Blooming Blush, it balances chill with heat, proving that winter glamour doesn’t have to shout to leave an impression.
🛍️ Lava Lamp Blooming Blush | Russet Speckled Pen | Bliss Palette | Shockwave Chroma Flik | Sky Blue Spectra Lash
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By Ellie Black
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