Makeup for Thanksgiving dinner and New Year's Eve

Celebration season kicks off with Thanksgiving dinner and does not stop until the New Year's toast. If you are looking for makeup ideas for Thanksgiving dinner and New Year's Eve, here are three step-by-step looks: a natural one for family dinner, an elegant one for December dinners and a sparkly one to ring in the new year. All of them are designed to last for hours, survive the meal and look great in photos.

Before you start: prep your skin

Any party look lasts longer on well-prepped skin.

1. Cleanse and hydrate with a cream suited to your skin type.
2. Use eye patches while you do your hair.
3. Apply primer where your makeup tends to fade.
4. Hydrate your lips with lip oil and blot the excess before lipstick.

Look 1: Thanksgiving with family, natural and warm

A long dinner, lots of food and family photos. The key is fresh makeup that does not feel heavy.

1. Light skin: foundation or a multi-use stick only where needed and concealer under the eyes.
2. Autumn tones on the eyes: a copper or brown shadow blended over the lid.
3. Mascara: two coats to open up the eyes.
4. Terracotta blush: cream formula, blended toward the temples.
5. Nude lips with lip oil: blended nude liner and a layer of lip oil on top. Easy to touch up after the turkey.

Look 2: December dinners, elegant and classic

For the office party or Christmas Eve, turn up the intensity a little.

1. Velvety skin: blur-finish foundation and fine powder on the T-zone.
2. Gel liner: a thin line along the upper lashes, extended outward.
3. Defined lashes: mascara or cluster lashes for more volume.
4. Soft contour: under the cheekbones, well blended.
5. Burgundy lips: line, fill with pencil and apply lipstick with a brush.

Look 3: New Year's Eve with sparkle

The last night of the year calls for a little shine.

1. Glowing skin: highlighter on the high points of the cheekbones and the cupid's bow.
2. Shimmering eyes: gold or champagne shadow in the center of the lid, applied with your finger.
3. Glitter on the inner corner: a small touch over an adhesive base so it does not fall.
4. Liner and lashes: intense to balance the sparkle.
5. Juicy lips: a red, cherry or chocolate shade with a touch of lip oil in the center.

Tips to make makeup last all night

• Set your base with setting spray at the start and at the end.
• Use lip liner over the whole lip as a base for color.
• Choose waterproof mascara if you will be toasting between emotional hugs.
• Set concealer with a very thin layer of powder.

How to eat without losing your lipstick

• Apply lipstick in two thin layers and blot with a tissue in between.
• Dab with your napkin instead of wiping.
• Carry your liner and lip oil for a quick touch-up after dessert.

Touch-up kit for your bag

• Lip oil or the lipstick from your look.
• Blotting papers.
• Concealer stick.
• Small pressed powder.
• Mini perfume.

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Frequently asked questions

What makeup should I wear for Thanksgiving?

A warm, natural look: light skin, copper or brown shadows, terracotta blush and nude lips with lip oil. It is comfortable for a long dinner and easy to touch up.

How do I make my makeup last all night on New Year's Eve?

Prep your skin well, use primer, set with fine powder and finish with setting spray. Carry a small touch-up kit in your bag.

Which lip color goes with a New Year's Eve look?

Red, cherry, burgundy or chocolate are ideal. A touch of lip oil in the center gives them a juicy, festive finish.

How do I keep glitter from falling?

Apply it over an adhesive base or a cream shadow, and press it on with your finger instead of sweeping it with a brush.

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