A Makeup Artist’s Guide to Festive & New-Year Glam

Dec 29, 2025

Insider tips from Stila’s experts, From Christmas parties to New Year’s Eve celebrations, this is the time to turn up the glamour.

We caught up with a Stila make-up artist to share exactly how to stay flawless, radiant and photo-ready through every festive moment, from early evening cocktails to dancing well past midnight.

 



Your Step-by-Step Party Glam Routine

Step 1: Start With a Smooth, Long-Wearing Base
Stila One Step Correct Primer 
The secret to makeup that lasts all night starts here. This colour-correcting primer brightens and smooths the skin while creating the perfect base for long-wear foundation, especially under festive lighting and flash photography.

One Step Correct - Colour Correcting & Brightening Primer - Stila Cosmetics UK


Step 2: A Base That Lasts Past Midnight
Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer
Build coverage only where you need it to keep skin looking fresh, luminous and never heavy. This duo is designed to stay flawless through dancing, warmth and late nights, no touch-ups required.

Stay All Day® Foundation & Concealer - Tone 6 - Stila Cosmetics UK

 

Step 3: Brows That Hold Their Shape
Stila Sketch Sculpt Brow Pencil 
Define and shape brows with soft, natural strokes that stay put all evening. Perfectly polished brows frame the face and elevate any party look instantly.

Sketch & Sculpt Brow Pencil Dark Brow - Stila Cosmetics UK

 

Step 4: Highlight That Loves Festive Lighting
Stila Heaven’s Hue Highlighter
A soft-focus glow that catches candlelight, fairy lights and camera flashes beautifully. Apply to the high points of the face for a luminous finish that never looks glittery or textured.

Heaven's Hue Highlighter - Kitten - Stila Cosmetics UK

 

Step 5: Eyes That Sparkle All Night Long
Layer mattes and shimmers strategically to create dimension and shine that lasts. These formulas are designed to stay vibrant without creasing or fallout which is perfect for long festive nights.
Stila Pocket Play Eyeshadow Palette 

Pocket Play™ Shadow Palette Pretty Petal - Stila Cosmetics UK


Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner Micro Tip

Stay All Day® Liquid Eye Liner Micro Tip - Intense Black - Stila Cosmetics UK

 


Stila Glisten and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

Glisten and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow - Playa & Oasis - Stila Cosmetics UK

 

Final touches to lock in the glow 
Finish with hydration and hold. The lip oil adds cushiony shine, while the setting spray locks everything in place and keeps skin comfortable until the last toast of the night.


Stila Heaven's Dew Gel Lip Oil

Heaven's Dew Gel Lip Oil Beso - Stila Cosmetics UK

 

Stila Stay All Day Blurring Setting Spray

Stay All Day® Blurring Setting Spray - Stila Cosmetics UK


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