Makeup Artists Swear by these 10 Products for The Perfect Holiday Glam

The holiday season is all about celebrating in style, and what better way to elevate your look than with festive makeup that lasts from dawn to dawn?

To help you achieve your perfect holiday glam, we turned to two expert makeup artists—Kiekie Stanners and Liz Hyun—who are sharing their top 5 go-to products that never fail to deliver. Whether you’re prepping for a festive soirée or a cozy Christmas dinner, these tried-and-true picks will have you looking radiant and camera-ready.

Read on for their ultimate beauty secrets, and get ready to glow through the holiday season!

LIZ’S PICKS

Giorgio Armani – Luminous silk foundation

$124

“This foundation is long wearing and blends seamlessly on the skin. It has a buildable coverage which means you can use a small amount for that ‘no makeup makeup’ look, or layer up to create flawless full coverage – perfect for all your holiday events.”

Natasha Denona – Biba eyeshadow palette mini

$55

“This versatile palette is perfect for creating both soft, everyday eye looks and bold, glamorous holiday styles. With its highly pigmented shades, it offers rich, long-lasting colour that’s easy to blend, making it ideal for building everything from a subtle daytime look to a stunning, full-glam evening eye.”

Fenty Beauty – gloss bomb ‘Fenty glow’

$42

“This shade suits every single skin tone and is a kit staple for the perfect glossy nude lip. I’ve replaced this one about 10 times and will continue to repurchase.”

Sisley Paris – Phyto-khol star mat

$88

“These retractable eyeliners are so creamy and waterproof. Create an instant smoky eye by smudging it across the upper and lower lash line. Add generous coats of mascara for a glamorous holiday eye look.”

Maryse – mineral tint ‘Dahlia’

$59

“This is one of my current kit staples for a sunkissed pop of colour. The product is versatile and can be used on the cheek, lips and eyes.

KIEKIE’S PICKS

L’oreal Paris Panorama Mascara in Black

$32

“Finding the perfect mascara is an arduous task, and truthfully a very personal one too. I can honestly say that everyone likes to style their lashes in their own manner, but if thick, full and long lashes is your Xmas style this is an amazing mascara. The brush coats your lashes with lots of product in one sweep, so you’re not having to apply multiple coats either.”

MECCA MAX Off Duty Blush Stick

$22

“Cream blush is one of those products that is an instant pick-me-up, an applied ‘flush-from-within’. And the best part? So quick and easy to apply. Either straight from the tube or with fingertips and/or a brush. Added bonus is always a creamy finish to the cheeks.”

Mecca Max Show-Topper Holographic Eyeshadow Toppers

$27

“A little sparkle added to your beauty routine during the festive season is always a welcomed addition. These eyeshadow toppers can be swept over top of your existing eye makeup to add a holographic sheen, and ideally pressed onto the eyelid with fingertips – the heat of your fingertip helps the product adhere to either bare skin or eyeshadow underneath.”

Nars Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer

$42 USD

“Glowing, radiant skin is always in for summer. And this Nars primer instantly adds SHINE. ie not for the faint hearted. Extremely moisturising and with a gold reflect, this product is great when also mixed into a moisturiser when prepping skin. And note – it will absolutely glow through your foundation application.”

Too Faced Maximum Plump Extra Strength Hydrating Lip Plumper

$62

“Ok so a lip plumping gloss isn’t for everyone, but I personally adore this one. It packs a bit of punch when applied – can be a little addictive! But is super hydrating, super glossy and great overtop of other lip products. My favourite combo – M.A.C Stripdown Lip Liner and Lip Injection in Blueberry Buzz for a cool-toned nude lip.”