The Coolest Winter Makeup Looks to Try This Year

With an endless slog of chilly weather right around the corner, at least there’s one thing to look forward to: winter makeup looks. While spring and summer are all about light-as-air makeup, the dropping temps call for looks that up the drama and feel a little more substantial, like your favorite sweater. And if the pandemic has streamlined your daily makeup routine, the upcoming holiday season (no matter how you’re celebrating this year) will give you at least a few excuses to bust out the glittery palettes and dark lipsticks that have been collecting dust in your vanity. 

Dramatic doesn’t mean predictable though, and this year’s winter makeup trends are anything but. Sure, there are your staple winter makeup ideas—like red lips and crisp liner—but there’s also an array of more unexpected options including Y2K-inspired shadow and popsicle stains. 

We rounded up all the cool winter makeup looks we’ve been saving since May and broke down exactly how to recreate them at home. Scroll on for all the winter makeup ideas you could ever need. 

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