Holiday makeup 2026: luminous, velvety colour
For holiday makeup in 2026, deeper colours meet softer highlights. Seasonal reporting features burgundy lips, browns and diffused finishes. Among brands, MALU WILZ highlights nude, brown, rose and champagne shades in its autumn-winter inspiration.
Our approach for your celebrations: choose an accent you enjoy, then adapt the rest of the makeup to your style. A subtle chocolate eye can feel just as festive as a statement lip. The following three ideas are Infinima interpretations of these trends, using colours and textures that suit you.
1. Champagne highlights in carefully chosen places
Champagne adds luminosity without requiring an entirely glittery look. A small amount of satin eyeshadow can be enough. Keep the rest of the eye simple and check the result in natural light before increasing the intensity for an evening event.
For your complexion, begin with a moisturizer suited to your skin and let it settle before applying makeup. Apply foundation in thin layers, then add coverage only where needed. This creates a base that is easier to touch up than one thick layer applied everywhere.
Explore our MALU WILZ selection to compare complexion products and eyeshadows. Shades in our store may differ from a new international collection: use each product page’s colour and finish as your guide.
2. Chocolate eyes, softly defined or more dramatic
Browns offer a flexible approach to a smoky eye. For dinner, blend a medium shade along the upper lashes and keep the lid light. For a dressier evening, gradually deepen the outer corner instead of making the entire line heavier in one step.
Choose depth according to your skin tone and desired contrast. A brown that looks pronounced on fair skin may be subtle on deeper skin. The useful reference is the result on your own face, rather than the shade name.
Before buying, open the product page to check its exact shade. An eyeshadow number alone does not identify a chocolate or champagne colour.
3. Burgundy lips, defined or softly blurred
A burgundy lip sets the tone for a simple outfit. For a defined finish, outline with a coordinating pencil, then apply colour in small amounts. For a softer effect, lightly blend the edge with a clean brush.
If your lips are dry, prioritize comfort first. Apply balm before makeup and blot if needed to prepare for colour without leaving a slippery layer. Our article on lip care, balm and colour explains the different uses.
Browse our makeup collection to build your selection. Check the available finish and shade: burgundy is an inspiration, not a promise that a particular reference is currently in the catalogue.
Build an evening look that feels like you
- A casual dinner: a light base, champagne lids and lips close to your natural colour.
- A dressy reception: blended chocolate eyes, understated cheeks and a comfortable lip finish.
- A minimalist outfit: a burgundy lip as the focal point, with simply defined eyes.
You can also pair a statement lip with a more detailed eye. Try the look before your event to adjust balance and wear using your own products. This is especially useful before photographing your makeup in evening lighting.
Two useful preparation details
Do you need to replace your entire makeup bag for the holidays?
No. Moving your eyeshadow, blending your lip outline differently or adding a luminous touch can update products you already enjoy.
What about after the party?
Remove makeup with a remover suited to its wear, then cleanse gently according to your routine. Our double-cleansing guide explains when a second cleansing step is useful.
For help finding a colour or finish among our products, contact the Infinima team. Shopping for a gift instead? Read our holiday beauty gift-set guide.
Build your selection in our store
Seasonal inspiration: MALU WILZ’s autumn-winter 2026 presentation and Glamour’s makeup reporting. These looks are Infinima interpretations; check the shades offered in our store.
