Effortless shine: Festive sparkle 101
Read More
How To

Effortless shine:
Festive sparkle 101

Let your inner sparkle shine this holiday season. Discover subtle yet stunning ways to incorporate shimmer and a very merry glow into your makeup routine. From placement tips to product recommendations, we'll guide you to a glamorous, refined look. Let’s get glowing.

All-over, effortless glow

Achieve a gracefully radiant glow with just a touch of shimmer, perfect for enhancing your natural beauty without going over the top.

Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight

A touch of glimmer. If you’re not quite ready to make your grand glitz entrance, use Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight over makeup or on your bare skin.Thanks to light-reflecting optics that enhance luminosity, this will help bring out your features in a subtle yet stunning way. So yes — making an impact without looking too intense.

When applying, look for the areas on your face where light would naturally hit your skin. Think cheekbones, browbones, middle of the forehead, center of the chin, the cupid’s bow, and bridge of the nose. It’s long-wearing and oil-free, keeping your face looking fabulous into the wee hours of the night

Tip: Opt for matte blush and bronzer to complement your shimmery features.

Eye-catching shimmer and shine

Sparkly eye makeup is exquisite for creating a stunning holiday face. Shiny pigments add elegance and excitement, instantly elevating your eyes.

All About Shadow Single in Sugar Cane, Foxier, and Angel Eyes

Quick fix of sparkle. Whether you opt for a subtle shimmer or all-over bold, glimmery eye makeup evokes joy, celebration, and festivity. All About Shadow Single is as simple as it gets. There’s just one shade per compact, taking the guesswork out of glamour. With one smooth stroke, your eyes go from zero to 100, giving you plenty of time to finish the rest of your makeup routine and have you off to the party.

Our fave shining shades:


Tip: Unleash your creativity by blending and layering to create unique, eye-catching looks. Use the shadow as an accent shade in your crease, as a liner, or to highlight your brow bone for a touch of sparkle.

All About Shadow Duo in Blackberry Frost, Like Mink, and Strawberry Fudge Shimmers

Perfect pairing of color and shimmer. That’s what makes All About Shadow Duo a holiday makeup must-have. Since they’re already coordinated and ready to apply, there’s no guesswork … only glam.

Stunning shimmers:


Tip: Use one shade as a base color across the lid and the other to contour and add dimension.

All About Shadow Quad in Morning Java, Going Steady, and Pink Chocolate

A smoky eye that sparkles. All About Shadow Quad gives four shades in one compact, allowing you to create various attention-grabbing looks, from soft and subtle to smoky and dramatic.

Fabulous foursomes:


Tip: Choose from natural to dramatic, whichever best complements your fashion or festivity, then layer and blend the colors for fade-resistant looks you’ll love. The mirrored compact comes with how-to instructions to guide you.

High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliners in Sparkling Amethyst and Bronze Glow

Next-level holiday eyes. High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner delivers color-rich shimmery smoothness that is long-lasting and waterproof.

Vivid metallics we’re fixated on:


Apply directly to your waterline (it’s safe), under the eyes, and on the lid close to the lash line to create a bold, defined eye look. Build the intensity to your desired level for a personalized style.

Tip: Begin with a thin line and thicken as needed. Experiment with styles like winged or cat eye and fix any mistakes with a makeup remover-dipped cotton swab.

Lipstick and gloss for shimmering smooches

Lustrous lip products are the perfect way to add oomph to your holiday look. When you want to feel extra special, these products will make your lips shine bright. Discover the latest trends in holiday-inspired lip shimmer and find the perfect shade to complete your festive ensemble.

Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick in Love Pop, Cherry Pop, and Nude Pop

Pull an all-nighter. Long-lasting, full-coverage lipstick is essential when enjoying holiday parties, chatting and laughing, and sharing holiday kisses. Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick is a primer and lipstick in one, keeping the swipe simple.

Supremely sparkly shades:


Tip: Simply apply to clean, bare lips, and your smile will shine. Wear with or without lip liner or gloss.

Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour in Silvery Moon, Sugared Maple, and Think Bronze

Precise looks nice. For extra precision and contour when applying your lip look, Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour’s special tip makes it easy. The soft shine finish will complete your holiday makeup look with a smile that says it all.

Lip colors we’re living for:


Tip: Apply to clean, bare lips. No liner is required, but you can use one for extra accuracy. Gloss is optional, too, since the formula is so hydrating.

Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Airkiss Pop, Brulee Pop, Velour Pop, and Rosewater Pop

Shine on. Give your lips a sleek finish with high-shine, conditioning Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss, with four shimmery shades for the holidays and beyond. The hourglass-shaped wand tip makes application flawless.

Gleaming shades to suit the season:


Pull the applicator from the vial and swipe gloss evenly across your lips. Wear alone or pair with lipstick for a bolder look.

Tip: For daytime, opt for neutral or light shimmery lips. For evening, go bold with richer shades.

With these tips and product recommendations, you can effortlessly incorporate a shimmery glow into your makeup routine for a glamorous, refined look. It's the perfect look for the most wonderful time of the year. From subtle highlights to bold eye makeup, there's a shimmery shade for everyone.

Shop the Story

Chubby Stick™ Sculpting Highlight, Luminous cream highlighting stick with light-reflecting optics.

Hefty Highlight

All About Shadow™ Single, Luscious, long-wearing powder eye shadow delivers rich, buildable color payoff.

French Roast - Matte

.06oz / 1.9g
.06oz / 1.9g
.06oz / 1.9g
.06oz / 1.9g
.06oz / 1.9g
.06oz / 1.9g
All About Shadow™ Duo, Perfectly paired shades of luscious, long-wearing eye shadow with rich, buildable color payoff.

Blackberry Frost - Shimmer

1.7g / 0.05oz
1.7g / 0.05oz
1.7g / 0.05oz
1.7g / 0.05oz
1.7g / 0.05oz
1.7g / 0.05oz