Lifestyle Holidays & Occasions 5 Holiday Makeup Risks Worth Taking By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on December 2, 2009 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Todd Williamson/WireImage; Courtesy of Physician’s Formula 5 Holiday Makeup Risks Worth Taking 01 of 05 Bright Blush Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Courtesy of Mayblush SPOTTED ON BeyonceWHY WE LOVE IT Winter means less sun (and paler skin)-which is all the more reason to give your cheeks extra love. Layer blush on the apples of your cheeks, and blend it outwards along your temples for a festive, edgier look.OUR FAVORITE Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum ($7, walgreens.com). 02 of 05 Opaque Lip Gloss John Shearer/WireImage; Courtesy of Napperd SPOTTED ON Hayden PanettiereWHY WE LOVE IT A delicate swipe of lip gloss is all we normally recommend, but neatly layering it on can be surprisingly impactful-especially in barely-there nude and pink shades.OUR FAVORITE Napoleon Perdis Luminous Lip Veil ($20, ulta.com). 03 of 05 Glittery Nail Polish Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Courtesy of Rococo SPOTTED ON Mischa BartonWHY WE LOVE IT Cherry, slate, and burgundy may be classic holiday staples, but what other time of the year can you get away with full-on sparkly polish without feeling like a 13-year-old girl?OUR FAVORITE Rococo Glitter Nail Polish in Vayder ($16.50, spacenk.com). 04 of 05 False Eyelashes Giulio Marcocchi/Sipa; Courtesy of Lash Addiction SPOTTED ON Eva Longoria ParkerWHY WE LOVE IT Once you get over the intimidation factor, falsies can be incredibly lush and fun. Go for a full strip rather than individual clusters for sexy, showgirl appeal.OUR FAVORITE Lash Addiction Lashes in Sex Kitten ($6; lashaddiction.com). 05 of 05 Colored Shadow Todd Williamson/WireImage; Courtesy of Physician’s Formula SPOTTED ON Emma StoneWHY WE LOVE IT At first we were skeptical, but all the celebrities we've seen in bold shadow have made believers out of us. Skip the heavy liner and go with a subtle wash of a bright hue for a daring look.OUR FAVORITE Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips ($10, drugstore.com). Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit