Happy Makeup Monday! Can you feel it? That electric buzz in the air that means we’re about to close one chapter and start another. New Year’s Eve is more than just a party; it’s a night of glamour, hope, and the perfect excuse to wear as much glitter as humanly possible.
When it comes to my New Year’s Eve makeup look, I have a personal philosophy: go big or go home. This is the night to be extra, to play with texture, and to create a look that makes you feel like the main character you are. For this glam celebration, I’m using all Sephora favorites—high-performing products that guarantee a flawless finish and will last you well into the new year. Each step is linked so you can shop the exact products I use right from Sephora.
Supporting smaller, regional brands is a fantastic way to discover unique formulas, and pairing them with trusted favorites ensures your look will last well past midnight. Let’s get into this high-impact, long-lasting look that perfectly blends local love with worldwide legends.
The Canvas: Prepping for All-Night Perfection
Before we even think about pigment, we need to create a base that will survive confetti, champagne toasts, and questionable dance moves. The key is hydration and a bulletproof primer.
I start with a super hydrating serum and moisturizer. Then, I go in with a pore-blurring, gripping primer. My all-time favorite is a global icon for a reason: the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer. It creates a tacky base that makeup just sticks to. No slipping, no sliding.
The Complexion: Local Glow Meets Global Coverage
For a big night out, I want coverage that perfects but doesn’t look like a mask. I started with a thin layer of my ride-or-die foundation, the Estée Lauder Double Wear, applying it just where I need to even out my skin tone.
To bring that lit-from-within glow, I reach for the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer from Sephora. This dewy, champagne-coloured highlighter melts into the skin and catches every bit of light in the room. I apply it to the high points of my cheeks, brow bone, and the bridge of my nose before setting my face. This “underpainting” technique makes it look like you’re glowing from within—not just wearing highlighter on top of your foundation.
The Eyes: A Smoky, Shimmering Spotlight
NYE is the time for a dramatic eye. I’m talking about a shimmering, smoky look that catches the light from every angle.
Step 1: The Base: I primed my lids and then went into a neutral matte palette to build out my crease. I used warm brown shades to create depth and a winged-out shape, creating a foundation for the shimmer.
Step 2: Sephora Shimmer: Now for the showstopper moment. I reach for the Natasha Denona Mini Gold Eyeshadow Palette from Sephora for shimmery, multidimensional gold and olive tones that elevate any NYE look. Using my finger, I pressed one of the metallic shades all over my lid for maximum impact—the shimmer pops in every light and photographs beautifully.
Step 3: Definition & Drama: I tightlined my upper waterline with a black gel liner and created a sharp wing. A dramatic eye isn’t complete without lashes, and for this, I need the best lashes for NYE—something fluffy, winged, and dramatic.
You can never go wrong with a dramatic lash for New Year’s Eve. For a look that’s both full and fluttery, I recommend the Velour Effortless No Trim Lashes for Sephora or visit Fabulashesbypatriciahue at 14 Ruthven Road . They provide instant glamour and are comfortable enough to last you through every countdown moment.
The Final Touches: Lips & Lock-In
With a dramatic eye, I like to keep the lip classic. I lined my lips with a neutral brown lip liner and filled them in with a peachy nude lipstick. I topped it with a high-shine, non-sticky gloss for that juicy, plump look.
Now, for the most critical step of all: setting the look. You can do the most beautiful makeup in the world, but if it melts off by 10 p.m., what’s the point? You need a long-lasting setting spray that will lock everything in place.
If you want your makeup to be bulletproof, there is only one answer. The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray from Sephora is worth every single penny. It creates a weightless veil over your makeup that resists sweat, humidity, and time itself. Your face will look just as flawless at 2 a.m. as it did at 8 p.m.
Your Guide to a Sephora-Only New Year’s Eve Look
This look proves that you can create major impact with just a handful of trusted Sephora picks. From skin-prep to shimmer and the perfect lashes, every product is linked so you can shop and recreate the exact look for your own celebration. Whether you’re a long-time Sephora lover or new to their shelves, now’s the time to try something bold, beautiful, and uniquely you.
What are your must-have Sephora products for a show-stopping New Year’s Eve look? Share your favourites in the comments below!