Mix, Match & Shine: Catrice's Top Holiday Lip Combos for Every Celebration

 There’s something undeniably powerful about a great lip combo, especially during the holidays. Much like your go-to party heels or statement clutch, the right lip pairing can elevate your entire look and give you an extra pep in your holiday step. Whether you’re leaning into soft shimmer or going bold, festive beauty is all about finding a statement lip look that mirrors your mood. From cozy gatherings to champagne countdowns, this season is your moment to shine. Here’s our guide to the ultimate holiday lip combos that do it all.

Berry and Bronze

What’s rich, dimensional and party ready? A deep berry stained lip punctuated with a shimmery gloss. This holiday-ready lip combo is merry magnified because it’s festive enough for a party and plays nice with other holiday looks like a sparkly smokey eye or winged liner. To get the look, you’ll want to choose a rich matte lip formula as your base. This deep berry shade gives a luxurious moody vibe that’s perfect for this look. It gives a soft blurred lip effect with its pillow-like soft texture. Next, take this shimmery diamond glaze gloss and apply it right on top. When those glimmery particles catch the light, all eyes will be on your holiday pout!

Nude, But Make it Festive

This combo is for all the minimal girlies who love the clean girl aesthetic. It’s simple, yes, but it’s anything but boring. The trick to going neutral for the holidays is infusing it with shimmer and shine. Begin by lining your lips with a plumping lip liner to give them depth and dimension. Choose a shade that’s close to your natural lip color or go one to two shades darker for added definition. Next, you’ll want to apply a soft neutral glossy balm that has maximum shine and a hint of shimmer like this diamond glaze gloss stick. Shades number 010 and 020 are perfect for an understated holiday look. 

Cinnamon Spiced and Nice

Taking inspo from all the warm holiday comforts of cinnamon spiced drinks and holiday goodies like gingerbread, this lip combo is equal parts comfy, cozy and cute. It’s also super flattering on everyone. Choose a soft brown or neutral lip liner, and lightly fill in your lips, leaving the center bare, so the middle stays neutral while the edges are softly defined. Then, swipe on this soft brown shade of lip glaze. With a mirror-shine finish and nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and macadamia seed oil, your lips will be cute and cared for!

Classic Red, Reinvented

Red is iconic for the holidays for a reason. It’s the color that instantly brightens your look and mood, and it just feels extra special. This season, glossy, blue-based reds are trending hard. Here’s how to embrace this shade in a modern way. Start by applying this matte lipstick as your base. This true red (read not orange-based) has a strong pigment and major lasting power. Follow it up with a coat of this cushion juicy lip oil over top. Your lips will look vibrant, gorgeous and glossy without a sticky feel.