8 Holiday Beauty How-Tos For a Festive Season

With the onslaught of holiday parties just around the corner, we partnered with Crest 3D White on this post to help you look your festive best this season!

Amp up your holiday look with easy how-tos that elevate your everyday beauty routine. From mastering a smoky eye to kiss-proofing your red lips, we have the sparkling solutions you are looking for. We know this is one of the busiest times of year, not leaving you tons of time for trying new hair tutorials or testing makeup trends, so we made it easy for you with eight tips for getting you through the holiday season while looking effortlessly beautiful. Source: Getty

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Winged Eyeliner
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Winged Eyeliner

There's something about a touch of wing at the end of your basic black eyeliner that's so much more festive. And you can take this look from enjoying holiday dinner at Grandma's house to late-night drinks with old friends with just a few simple steps. Check out the video tutorial for more.

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Bold Lips
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Bold Lips

'Tis the season for red lips, but no one wants lipstick-smudged collars or cheeks. Keep your color where it belongs, and blot your lips after applying, then place the tissue over your lips. Dip a fluffy brush in invisible setting powder and tap over the tissue. The powder absorbs any extra moisture and keeps your look from smearing.

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Holiday Hair
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Holiday Hair

Instead of a boring updo, give your holiday hair an upgrade with this rose-bun tutorial. Add a few sparkling hairpins, and you're ready for any festivities.

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Smoky Eyes
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Smoky Eyes

A little pop of drama is a fun way to draw a bit of holiday attention, so master the smoky eye in 60 seconds flat with an easy makeup tutorial.

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Perfect Complexion
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Perfect Complexion

You want to look flawless day and night, so applying foundation the right way helps it last for hours. It's all about layering, so start with a primer prefoundation, then work concealer under your eyes, and finish with sheer powder to set. Touch up as needed for a long-lasting look. And don't forget to hydrate your skin from the inside with lots of water!

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Pro Falsies
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Pro Falsies

For the most dramatic eye at your next festive occasion, master putting on false eyelashes. It's actually easier than you think — with just a bit of patience. First measure and trim the falsies, then prep by applying a light layer of mascara to lashes. Apply a thin layer of glue to the lash strip and wait for it to get tacky (which is hard to do). Press, starting from the outer corner inward, and hold in place for three seconds.

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Sparkle, Sparkle
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Sparkle, Sparkle

The holiday season means it's time for a touch of sparkle, so get out the shimmer and add a bit to your lids. But keeping it in the right place (along your creases) and off everything else (like your clothes and cheekbones) is essential. Lightly wet the brush before adding a powder shimmer shadow, which helps lock it in place. And you can use a small section of tape to pick up any random bits.

Braided Topknot
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Braided Topknot

Turn your regular topknot into something so much more with the help of this holiday-hair tutorial. It's a fun spin that will have everyone talking.