New Year's Eve Makeup And Beauty Essentials

New Year's Eve is the perfect occasion to unleash your inner glam goddess and sparkle like never before! And what better way to do that than with a stunning makeup look? Whether you prefer a classic red lip, a smokey eye, or you're a full-on glitter bomb like our resident makeup artist, there's a New Year's Eve makeup look out there for everyone.

In this blog post, we'll explore some of the hottest New Year's Eve makeup trends for 2024, as well as some essential beauty tips to help you achieve a flawless look that will last all night long. So, grab your makeup brushes and get ready to dazzle!

New Year's Eve Makeup Trends for 2024

Bold Lips
A bold lip is always a classic choice for New Year's Eve. Whether you opt for a classic red, a vibrant pink, or a deep berry shade, a statement lip is sure to turn heads and will look gorgeous whether you're partying at home or dancing in town.

We are huge fans of  Sigma Beauty Liquid Lipstick that comes in an assortment of shades (we recommend Venom for a killer red lip look!) and gives an extreme pigmented colour-payoff. Even better, the lightweight satin-matte finish will stay put all night and hydrates your lips as you wear it. Perfect for midnight kisses! 

Smokey Eyes
A smokey eye is another timeless look that's perfect for a night out (or a glam night in!) For a modern twist, try using metallic or shimmery eyeshadows to create a glamorous and eye-catching effect. Our resident makeup artist has loved creating looks with the Sigma Beauty Ivy Eyeshadow Palette on the run-up to party season. With an assortment of shades in a mixture of matte, shimmer, metallic, and duochrome finishes and in earthy, rich tones, it's the perfect smokey eye palette. We love the shade Elixir that oozes party glam vibes!

Glitter and Glow
Glitter and glow are major trends around festive season, and New Year's Eve is the perfect time to embrace them. Add some sparkle to your eyes, lips, or cheeks for a festive and fun look. The Sigma Beauty Cool Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette features a gorgeous selection of 14 shades in matte, glitter, and metallic finishes in a gorgeous colourway inspired by the spectacular colours of Brazilian agate.

Add glitz to your complexion by using the shades on your eyes, using a small amount on your cheekbones (Angel Wing would make a really pretty shade for this!) or patting a small amount over your lipstick for an extra hit of disco glam! 

Natural Beauty
If you prefer a more natural look, don't worry – you can still look stunning on New Year's Eve. A flawless complexion, a touch of blush, and a nude lip are all you need to create a effortless look that simply enhances your gorgeous natural beauty. Perfect your skin with Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops to give your complexion an ethereal, lit-from-within glow before applying Sigma Beauty Blush in Pashmina to your cheeks. Follow with a slick of Sigma Beauty Infinity Point Lipstick in Déjà vu for  a soft cognac nude finish. 

Essential Beauty Tips for a Flawless New Year's Eve Look

Prep Your Skin
Start with a clean and moisturised face. A good primer will help your makeup last longer and prevent it from smudging. We like Hello Sunday The Illuminating One Glow Primer SPF50 if you're starting your celebrations through the daytime as it contains SPF50 to protect your skin from harmful UV rays (yes, they're even present on these dull December days - so keep your skin shielded and safe), not to mention it packs a gorgeous glow for radiant skin!

Choose The Right Products
Use long-lasting, waterproof products to ensure your makeup stays put all night long. We love long-wearing formulas like the Sigma lipsticks we mentioned above. It's also super-handy to have a waterproof mascara on hand to stop those panda eyes in their tracks (we know, we think pandas are cute, too).

Blend, Blend, Blend
Blending is key to a flawless makeup look. Take your time and blend your eyeshadow, blush, and foundation until they look seamless. A great makeup brush set will really help you to take your application to the next level. Our resident makeup artist swears by Sigma Beauty brushes. For a fun twist and to add some colour to your makeup collection, why not try the Sigma Beauty Alice In Wonderland Brush Set? The collection contains five iconic Sigma Beauty brushes for your face and eyes and comes complete with a matching beauty bag. Want  a flawless base to go with your blended-to-perfection eyes? Then you absolutely need a Beautyblender Original in your makeup tools collection. Latex-free, super-soft, and edgeless, the Beautyblender sponge will allow you to seamlessly blend your foundation, concealer, and other makeup products like a pro. 

Set Your Makeup
Finish your look with a setting powder to lock everything in place. We like Rodial Glass Powder that has a velvet-soft formula that expertly blurs imperfections, sets your makeup, and gives a glass skin effect. The loose powder is carefully infused with Rodial's innovative glass microspheres and subtle pigments, so when you apply the translucent powder to your skin, it scatters ambient light across the surface of your skin, banishing dullness, reducing the appearance of enlarged pores, and ultimately perfecting your skin's natural glow.

New Year's Eve Makeup Looks to Inspire You

Perfect Your Classic Red Lip
A bold red lip is a timeless and elegant choice for New Year's Eve. Pair it with a simple smoky eye and a touch of highlighter for a glamorous look. Or, to pair the look back a bit, go more natural on your eye makeup and keep your lips as the main focus.

Go For Golden Smokes...With A Sprinkling Of Extra Glitter ('Tis The Season!)
For a more dramatic look, try a smokey eye with a pop of glitter. Use a dark eyeshadow to create a smoky effect, and then add a touch of glitter to the inner corner of your eye. Or, to create a 'spotlight' makeup effect, place your glitter in the centre of your eyelid. 

Natural Beauty With A Touch of Glow
If you prefer a more natural look, start with a flawless complexion and a touch of blush. Add a bit of highlighter to your cheekbones and brow bone for a subtle glow. 

No matter what your style, there's a New Year's Eve makeup look out there for you. Remember, the most important thing is to feel confident and beautiful. So go ahead and sparkle! Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and love-filled 2025 from all of us at Team FTF x 

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