13 Must-Have Products for a Glistening Holiday Makeup Look

From skin prep to the glossiest pout, these makeup must-haves will keep you glowing during the holidays

It’s a glimmering December, so the days of matte finishes are behind us. This season is about going for what’s bold and glowing, and embracing the festive energy that abounds—and if the holidays call for shimmer, your makeup look should reflect just that. Here, we list 13 must-try products spanning base to lips to help you achieve the ultimate radiant, dewy holiday makeup look for your next festive celebration.

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A Dewy Canvas

The secret to a glowy base is hydration. Spritz a thin layer of the D’Alba First Spray Serum for a dewy base from the get-go. With its unique, double layering of serum and oil, it gives immediate moisture and a glowy finish. Plus, as the spray serum contains oil, it helps melt your powder products into the skin for a more seamless look.

Then, follow it up with a skin illuminator. The Sunnies Face Skin So Good Base Booster adds another layer of glow, even before you start layering on the rest of your makeup. It’s boosted with 82% skincare ingredients such as rhamnoides extract for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties and hibiscus mutabilis flower extract for swelling reduction, keeping your skin looking luminous and healthy, all while adding that extra glow factor.

Luminous Base

Flat, matte skin should be a thing of the past—but so is too much glow. To achieve a plump look that doesn’t look greasy, reach for a semi-matte base product to balance the moisture from the prep. The blk cosmetics Universal Skin Tint gives a light to medium coverage that evens out your skin without it looking unnatural.

Strategically bring back more of the shine with a liquid highlighter. Use the Lucky Beauty Ethereal Liquid Glow on the high points of your cheeks, nose bridge, and cupid’s bow. This product is particularly blinding, so it’s best to build your way up.

Glistening Gaze

As with everything else, your eye look doesn’t have to be bland this season. Use the KIKO Milano Holiday Wonderlights Twinkling Liquid Eyeliner to draw your usual winged liner, adding a subtle shimmer as the perfect holiday upgrade. This one-swipe-wonder is sure to be a conversation starter. 

Then, swipe on your shade of choice from Issy’s catalog of eyeshadow shimmer for a wash of glistening radiance. These shimmer shades, in particular, are best worn in evening, dim-lit parties.

The Perfect Rosy Glow

A pop of color is a non-negotiable. The KIKO Milano Holiday Wonderlights Radiant Flush Blush lets you step away from your usual matte pigments, offering a luminous finish to complete your look. It’s silky, balm-like, and ultra-comfortable on the skin, so it feels as good and luxe as it looks.

If you’re looking for a do-it-all product, the Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush from Rare Beauty is a good choice. Available in six different shades, it combines their bestselling liquid blush and highlighter into one smooth, airy blush for a pinch-perfect flush.

Gloss—Always a Good Idea

One of the best parts this season is the unlimited excuse to wear gloss. Issy Hydragloss, available in ten shades, is a lip treatment that adds a high level of shine, and plumps and moisturizes without any sticky residue. This means you can sip, smile, and chat all night without worry.

Another alternative is the Strokes Silk Kiss, a sheer tinted lip oil that leaves a more mentholated feel but delivers a buildable gloss the more layers you apply. This one’s best for keeping lips looking plump without the exaggerated shine.

Locking In

Though December brings chillier nights, the Philippine weather is unpredictable—so you need the right setting spray to lock your makeup in. The Kosé Make Keep Mist is an underrated gem in the world of setting sprays. This Japan-hailing product not only ensures a long-lasting finish but keeps your skin looking like skin.

Another is the GRWM Cosmetics Life-Proof Fixing Spray in the Radiant Finish variant. This local favorite will keep your glow fresh all night long. To rid your look of grease-looking shine, tap on the Absidy Complexion Blur Perfecting Powder on the T-zone and under the eyes, brightening your complexion and keeping unwanted shine at bay.

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