23 New Year’s Eve Makeup Looks to Ring in 2026 With Glamour

Gigi Hadid posing with styled hair and makeup — @patrickta / instagram

New Year's Eve is famously one of the most celebratory nights of the year. The last night of December pushes us to reflect on all the amazing things we have accomplished over the past 365 days and praise all the good things to come. Whether you've got plans to be with friends and family or want a cozy night in with takeout and champagne, why not ring in 2026 with a little bit of glamour? Below, find 23 makeup looks suitable for New Year's Eve that bring a bit of glitz and glam to the new year.

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Make a Statement

A person wearing a white headwrap and dark lipstick — @isabelle.de.vries / instagram

Go bold, or go home. This statement lip, featuring black liner and a burgundy center, is a true showstopper for New Year's Eve glam.

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Romantic Glam

Person posing with elegant makeup and jewelry — @udstevek / instagram

NYE is prime time to play with color. For the eyes, experiment with pink-purple hues with a subtle shimmer. Pair it with a nude glossy lip for the perfect balance.

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Silver Eyes

Gigi Hadid wearing a sheer outfit adorned with small black decorations and layered pearl necklaces — @patrickta / instagram

Silver is a classic for New Year's Eve—add a pop to your eyes for instant festive flair. For extra drama, try an elongated liner look.

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Bronze Sparkly Eyes

model is posing with gold glitter on eyelids — @danessa_myricks / Instagram

The easiest way to create party-ready eyes? Add gold glitter. A touch of shimmer instantly elevates a look, especially for a night like New Year's Eve. In lieu of eyeshadow, apply a sparkly cream tint to the top lids and bottom lash line, following up with a few coats of mascara.

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Smokey Gem Accents

Jenna Dewan wears sparkly gemstones on eyes with frosted silver shadow — @brittsully / Instagram

This gem-adorned metallic eyeshadow, seen on Jenna Dewan, is a perfect way to ring in the new year. We're taking notes on the precise gem placement and those perfectly filled-out eyebrows.

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Chocolate Haze

Lori Harvey wears a smoky brown chocolate eyeshadow look — @patrickta / Instagram

One of the trendiest colors this year was chocolate brown. So why not use the popular hue to create a smoky eye, as seen here on Lori Harvey? If you want to ditch the traditional black and grey smoky shadows, this is the perfect alternative. Keep your blush and lip color minimal so the eyes are the start of the show.

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Jewel Toned Liner

model wears emerald green winged eyeliner — @britsully / Instagram

If dramatic eyeliner is what you're after, this jewel-toned emerald green liner is for you. The bright colorway is sophisticated enough to wear on New Year's Eve while still feeling a bit unexpected. Apply the liner to the top and bottom lashes, extending it out in a wing shape in the outer corners. To intensify the color, apply a metallic green eyeshadow on top of the liner.

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Bold Red Lip

You can never go wrong with a classic glam look. Take notes from Lindsay Lohan, as she rocks an elevated bold red lip paired with simple black eyeliner. Whether it's red, fuschia, or deep cranberry, bold lipstick never fails for any special occasion.

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Exaggerated Blush

model wears makeup look with visible pink blush — @patrickta / Instagram

With cold weather comes flushed complexions. If you're a fan of wearing blush, you can bump up the color ever so slightly to make your cheeks the focus of your look. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal with natural shadows to glossy lips.

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Dreamy Soft Glam

model wears soft glam look with smoky eye and pink blush — @patrickta / Instagram

Spending a whole night in full glam isn't for everyone. If you are considering going softer with your makeup this New Year's Eve, we've got you. This look keeps things simple by focusing on enhancing the eyes, adding a touch of blush, and defining the lips. Each category comes together to create a harmonious makeup look that is beautifully refined.

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Icy Eyes

Ayra Starr wears visible white matte eyeshadow and glossy lips — @patrickta / Instagram

Make a statement with white eyeshadow this New Year's Eve. Ayra Starr proves that white shadow can make quite an impact as a singular color worn on the eyes. Paired with glossy lips and a raspberry blush, it's giving winter chic in all the best ways.

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Sophisticated Glamour

Joan Smalls wears a soft glam makeup look with winged eyeliner — @patrickta / Instagram

With defined eyes, lips, and sculpted cheekbones, Joan Smalls proves that a sophisticated makeup look is suitable for any special occasion, especially New Year's Eve. The key is creating a winged liner that is thinner than traditional eyeliner. This will help elongate and open the eyes.

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Subtle Greys

Hailee Steinfeld wears a light grey smoky eyeshadow look with nude lips — @patrickta / Instagram

Smoky eyes don't always have to be dramatic. Create a lighter, hazy eyeshadow look by using matte shadows and lots of mascara. Paired with nude lips and peach blush, the grey pops the eyes and looks romantic compared to traditional black and brown hues.

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Shimmer and Smoke

model wears a metallic smoky eyeshadow look — @claudiu.burca / Instagram

When creating makeup looks for New Year's Eve, keep in mind the finish and texture of your products. Metallic, shimmering shadows instantly present a dressier look, as seen here. By using a darker shadow extended outward as a wing and an iridescent shadow placed on the lid, this look encompasses both shimmer and smoke.

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Elevated Liner

model wears a winged eyeliner and glossy lip — @cherishbrookehill / Instagram

Make your eyes the star of the show. A thin touch of liner can instantly enhance the shape and look of your eyes and doesn't take so long to apply. Use a gel black pencil that melts softly into the skin and applies easily. Then, spread it along the lash line with a precise eyeliner brush. This creates that coveted thin line and aids in perfecting your wing shape.

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Long Lashes

model wears false eyelashes and rose lipstick — @cherishbrookehill / Instagram

If you're craving more of a natural look but want to elevate your makeup ever so slightly for New Year's Eve, wear false lashes. This creates both depth and volume on the eyes and doesn't require any intricate shadow looks. Worn with a soft rose blush and lipstick, you still bring a little glamour without abandoning your comfort zone.

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Champagne Shimmer

model wears silver sparkly eyeshadow and baby pink glossy lip — @makeupvincent / Instagram

For an easy, festive look, smudge your eyeliner and pair it with glittery champagne eyeshadow. Keep the rest of your makeup simple with some color on the cheeks and light lipgloss. It's the perfect look to throw together for a New Year's Eve party that will serve every time.

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Line and Define

Lala wears a thick winged eyeliner with brown lipstick and shaped eyebrows — @danessa_myricks / Instagram

You don't have to use elaborate colors or fancy techniques to make a statement. Defining every aspect of your look, from your lips to your brows, will create a defined and sharp finish. Remember that you can always go back in with some makeup remover and a Q-tip to clean up any edges you may have missed.

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Plum Smoke

model wears plum smoky eyeshadow look — @danessa_myricks / Instagram

Plum and purple tones are notorious for enhancing every eye color. Depending on whether you use warm or cool-toned shadows will determine the perfect blush and lip combo. Keeping your entire look in the same color family will yield the most cohesive finish and compliments.

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Graphic Statement

moderl wears electric blue metallic graphic liner — @claudiu.burca / Instagram

Graphic liner is a statement suitable for New Year's Eve and beyond. You'd be surprised at what you can create with a bright hue and precise liner brush. Whether you do a minimal line or something more extravagant, you'll turn heads with this glam everywhere you go.

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All About The Eyes

model wears metallic smoky eyeshadow look and soft rose lipstick — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

Make your entire look all about the eyes this New Year's Eve. We especially love the contrast between a metallic shadow and darker hues. The sky's the limit when it comes to color combinations, and when worn with a neutral lip and cheek color, your eyes will stand out in the best way.

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Bring The Drama

Kelly Rowland wears a smoky eye look and light rose colored lipstick — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

Bring the drama to your New Year's Eve celebration with smoky eyes, soft lips, and radiant cheekbones. The smokier, the better, in our opinion. Don't believe us? Just look at how Kelly Rowland demonstrates how chic, smoky eyes can look.

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Classic Beauty

Alessandra Ambrosio wears a soft glam makeup look — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

If romantic beauty looks are what you're after, New Year's Eve is the perfect time to wear them. Here, Alessandra Ambrosio touts a soft, romantic makeup look with winged eyeliner and defined nude lips. Her cheeks have just the right amount of blush and her brows are shaped with beautiful precision.