Mistletoe makeup: the new Christmas beauty trend to try out An easy and quick makeup to show off during this festive period, among a thousand dinners and events
Christmas always brings a touch of that unpredictable magic that makes us hope for movie-like romantic moments, à la When Harry Met Sally, even if in real life no one really ends up under the mistletoe, not even by chance. But if the scene doesn’t happen, we can at least steal its aesthetic. This is where mistletoe make-up comes in, the trend that captures the effect of “someone who’s just been kissed on Christmas night” and turns it into a fresh, romantic makeup look perfect for any holiday event: from grandma’s lunch to a friend’s party. Here’s how to achieve it.
What is mistletoe make-up?
The mistletoe make-up incorporates the beauty trends of 2025, from prominent blushes to soft, well-blended lips, and gives them a festive twist. The goal is to recreate that natural flush that appears when you’re excited, shy, or have been in the cold for a few minutes. Pink and red tones take center stage, especially on the lips and cheeks, which are the true focal points of this look. Eyes remain intentionally minimal: just a hint of shimmer on the eyelid for a fresh appearance, without heavy eyeliner or eyeshadow. The aim isn’t to look perfectly made up, but to appear spontaneous and radiant, as if the cold or emotion naturally brightened your face.
How to achieve mistletoe make-up
Heads-up: this is the simplest and quickest look you can do. If you’re going to a dinner or event and already have a partially made-up face, you’re halfway there: just touch up what you have. If you’re starting from scratch, here’s a step-by-step guide. First, the skin should look luminous and fresh: opt for a lightweight foundation, serum-like, or a skin tint such as Astra’s Filterdrop. It should only even out the skin tone, no heavy coverage. Next, apply blush in a very natural shade: press your finger lightly on your skin and use the flush that appears, it’s your perfect color. Focus on the cheeks and nose, as if you’d been outside in the cold. To brighten the eyes, use a light shimmer eyeshadow or, even better, a highlighter on the eyelid, like Overskin’s Cosmic Shadow, and if you really can’t do without mascara, go for brown. For the lips, the effect is blurred lips: soft, diffused edges, as if you’d just kissed someone and your lipstick shifted slightly. The perfect choice is Violette_Fr’s Plume Lip or their Bisou Balm, though any matte lipstick, well blended, will work. Stick to natural shades: soft pinks or reds for that Christmas mood.
