Sephora 2009 Holiday Makeup Trends and Beauty Looks

Sephora 2009 Holiday Makeup Trends and Beauty Looks. Every year Sephora shows us what looks are hot for the holidays and this season makeup is all about sparkling and dazzling with high pigmented colors. You can see all the looks below plus the products you can use to recreate them.



Blend Korres Eye Shadow in Plum over the lids and smudge some under the lower lash line. Then line eyes (top and bottom) with Sephora Collection Glitter Eyeliner in 02 Silver, making sure to dot some sparkle in the inner corners of the eyes. Add drama with MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashes in 128 Margarita.

TIP: Amp up a holiday look by applying crystals with eyelash glue to the upper lash line.

Apply Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 from the Oil Free Flawless Face Kit in Nude.

Fill lips with Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in Vamp Pink 21, then dab MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitter in Pink on top while the lipstick is still slightly tacky.




Sweep Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Shadow Duo in Buff/Ivory from lash line to brow bone, then blend Sephora Collection Eyeshadow In Fame And Fortun #43 over balls the lid. Dab MAKE UP FOR EVER Flash Color in Gold on the brow bone and around inner corners of the eye for an eye-opening effect. Lastly, dramatize and define lashes with Givenchy Phenomen'eyes Effet Extension Mascara in 1 Extension Black.


Apply Korres 99% Natural Face Primer to the entire face, then dust on Benefit One Hot Minute for mega-radiance. Next, apply NARS The Multiple In Orgasm to cheeks.


Add a hint of nude shine with Stila Kitten Lip Glaze.

TIP: Can't find the perfect golden nude for your lips? Mixing a creamy gold shadow with your favorite neutral lipstick will do the trick.

Get the Midas Touch with Sephora By OPI in Charge It!, the perfect gold polish.



Blend MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Black Waterproof Crème Eyeshadow in Black onto the lid and along the top and bottom lash line. Next, layer MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes in Silver under the black liner on the lower lash line. Finish by applying MAKE UP FOR EVER lashes, then top the entire lid with MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitter in Silver. Use a piece of scotch tape to pick up stray pieces of glitter.

TIP: Use a piece of scotch tape to pick up stray pieces of glitter

Apply Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 from the Oil Free Flawless Face Kit in Nude, then add a healthy flush by blending Tarte Natural Beauty Natural Cheek Stain onto the cheeks.

Line and fill lips with a vibrant shade of pink like Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in Las Vegas.



Using the Sephora Collection Platinum #14 Medium Shadow Brush, sweep Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Sadist onto the lids and stipple some under the lower lash line, then apply Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Fatal on the brow bones making sure the purple diffuses with the blue below it. Generously line the upper lash line with MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes in 12L, winging it up and out at the end for a colorful, filled in cat eye look. Finish with a couple coats of Too Faced Lash Light Mascara and a quick arch shape-up using the Anastasia Brow Definer

Apply Dior SkinFlash Primer in Sheer Glow for a lit-from-within glow.

Apply Sephora Collection Lip Attitude - Star in Mauve Scandal 10 for a frosty finishing touch.

TIP: While purple isn't as common on the lips as red or beige, you might want to rethink how often you wear the color since it magically makes teeth look whiter and brighter.



Start with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin to make shadow stay put. Using the Sephora Collection Colorful Artist Eyeshadow Palette, apply the pink shade on the lids and inner eye, the purple shade along lower the lash line, and the yellow shade under the brow bone and lower lash line. Finish with Yves Saint Laurent Exaggerated Mascara In Deep Black.

Apply Lancôme Ôscillation Powder Foundation to create a smooth, even complexion. Add Josie Maran Cream Blush In Sunset to cheeks.

For a perfect nude lip, apply a coat of NARS Lip Gloss in Striptease.