The excitement ahead of New Year’s Eve is increasingly in the air – and for a good reason, as it’s the perfect opportunity to shine at your brightest. New Year’s Eve makeup is more than just a harmonious blend of favourite beauty products. It’s a unique form of self-expression that makes you feel confident in your own skin, whether you opt for full glamour or a more neutral look. 

Still unsure which makeup look to choose, or whether it will last through a night of celebration? Don’t worry. Below, we’ll guide you through tips, ideas and beauty tricks that will help you get the best of both worlds: a polished appearance and long-lasting makeup.

It All Starts with Proper Skin Prep

Do you know what one of the key factors is behind flawless, long-lasting makeup that can withstand the “challenges” of hours-long New Year’s Eve celebrations? Believe it or not, it all comes down to proper skin prep. That’s why the evening before the big night should be dedicated to you. It’s a great opportunity to turn it into a relaxing at-home spa ritual. Start with a thorough yet gentle facial cleanse to remove impurities and allow your skin to breathe.

The next step is facial exfoliation. It helps remove dead skin cells and smooth the skin’s texture. Opt for gentle formulas with lactic or glycolic acid, or enzyme exfoliants containing papain and bromelain – especially if you have sensitive skin. A great option in this category is Revuele Vitanorm facial exfoliator, which works gently thanks to a combination of lactic acid and plant-derived enzymes from papaya and pineapple. Enriched with vitamin C and white clay, it further soothes and tones the skin, leaving it smooth and perfectly prepped for hydration.

Pay special attention to the T-zone, cheeks and forehead. For an extra boost, you can also use nose strips to help clear the pores more effectively.

Don’t forget your lips. Scrub will make them soft and smooth, allowing your favourite lip liner or lipstick to apply evenly and last longer, while keeping your lips nourished and fresh.

The Secret to Long-Lasting New Year’s Eve Makeup – Hydration

The benefit your skin loves most is definitely hydration. A hydrating facial mask with hyaluronic acid, ceramides or panthenol acts like a mini “reset,” leaving the skin soft and radiant. An equally important step is a refreshing mask or hydrogel, such as Biovene gel eye patches. Their formula, enriched with caffeine and vitamin C, hydrates and smooths the skin, evens out the complexion and helps concealer and other products sit more beautifully, for a natural and long-lasting finish.

Finish your routine with a toner that restores the skin’s natural pH, followed by a hydrating serum and a cream that locks in moisture and helps repair the skin barrier overnight. In the morning, your skin will be soft and radiant, perfectly prepped for flawless New Year’s Eve makeup.

New Year’s Eve Makeup at Its Brightest

Once your face is cleansed and hydrated, it’s time to transition from a spa-like indulgence to a little creative workshop. If New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a full-glam look, you’re in the right place! Defined eyes and a flawless complexion that can withstand joyful tears and a night of celebration are surely at the top of your wish list for seeing out the year – but what can you do to make it happen?

To start, it’s essential to properly prep your face. We recommend Revuele Vitanorm makeup base. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and shea butter, it evens out the complexion while nourishing the skin. Its lightweight texture gently smooths the surface and helps extend the wear of your makeup. Eye shadow or concealer primers serve the same purpose, ensuring shadows adhere better and reveal their full pigment.

Once your base is ready, let your creativity run wild with your favourite makeup palettes. Choose lighter shades for the inner corners of the eyes, darker ones for the outer edges, and get ready for plenty of blending. Of course, New Year’s Eve makeup simply wouldn’t be complete without a touch of sparkle! In addition to shimmery eyeshadows, NYX Professional Makeup face & body glitters can add a truly glowy effect. And for the finishing touch, complete your magical look with voluminous false lashes to really lift and elevate your eyes.

 

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How to “Lock In” the Look

When you want your New Year’s Eve makeup to put the focus on your eyes, it’s best to do your complexion after applying your eye shadows. The goal is always a longer-lasting effect, so apply concealer with your fingers. The warmth helps the product blend more smoothly, allows you to use less and gives you better control, even in hard-to-reach areas.

For the overall complexion, matte-finish products like Blush Stay Invisible Foundation are an excellent choice, but be careful if your skin is dry. In that case, use a smaller amount of product. Apply contour and blush first in a cream form, then in powder. Here’s a little trick: apply a setting powder between these steps to lock in the freshness you’ve achieved. And of course, don’t skimp on a highlighter. After all, if not for New Year’s Eve, then when?

The essential steps for ensuring your New Year’s Eve makeup lasts all night definitely include setting sprays. Once your full look is complete, start with a setting spray to meld all the products together. Then, follow with a fixing spray for a long-lasting, waterproof finish that stays locked in place.

New Year’s Eve Makeup with a Focus on the Lips

Some people prefer bold eyes, others go for a subtler look, while some take this opportunity to put their lips in the spotlight. However, we all know that constantly touching up lip liner and lipstick can be tiresome. Especially when you want to make the most of every second of the celebration. Fortunately, there are little tricks and products designed to help.

Glam Your Lips

When lips are given a gentle scrub and consistent care and hydration, makeup naturally adheres better. Just to be safe, you can lightly dust your lips with some loose powder first. To make your lip colour last as long as possible, choose formulations like the Blush Lip Pencil. Creamy, highly pigmented and long-wearing, it offers a beautiful range of shades that stay put for hours without drying out your lips. After the pencil, simply apply your favourite lipstick or gloss and enjoy a carefree, flawless finish.

If you’re a fan of bolder shades, you know how tricky it can be to keep them intact while eating and drinking. That’s why we recommend the NYX Professional Makeup Lip I.V. Gloss. Whether you wear it alone or as a lip stain with a pencil or another product layered on top, one thing is certain – this little helper will stay put on your lips all night. Thanks to its incredible pigmentation, a little caution is needed during application. Shake it first and apply as precisely as possible to prevent it from slipping.

 

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New Year’s Eve makeup is especially exciting because it gives you the chance to experiment and have even more fun throughout the process. Put on your favourite podcast or music playlist, set the mood and enjoy every step for an unforgettable celebration! But before you dive in, tell us – are you ringing in the New Year in full-glam or soft-glam style?