I Needed Quick Holiday Party Makeup Inspo, so I Asked My Favorite Makeup Artist for Guidance

I’ve said this before, but I’ve gotten a tad lazy when it comes to my makeup routine. Lately, I favor any look that takes me less than 10 minutes or one that’s easy to remove at the end of the night. That being said, you can imagine that the holiday party season is challenging for a minimalist like me—a season that typically favors things like a bold red lip and other extra glamorous looks. That said, I did recently realize that glamorous looks don’t always have to require long hours spent in the makeup chair—and it’s all thanks to Scottish makeup artist and Vieve founder Jamie Genevieve.

I’ve followed Genevieve for years and was beyond excited to get my hands on her eponymous makeup brand. While it provides so many perfect everyday staples, it also has finds with megawatt-level brilliance suited to any lovers of a full beat. Honestly, I was immediately blown away by a few of the brand’s key products (hello to the Muse Eyeshadow Palette), but struggled to come up with a few easy looks I could wear again and again to any holiday festivities the next few weeks.

Luckily, Genevieve was kind enough to offer a hand. I asked her to share a few of her favorite holiday season makeup looks she loves if you’re short on time (or just lazy like me). For all her faves, keep scrolling.

Lip-to-Cheek Monochrome Glow

Genevieve loves a glowy monochrome look for holiday gatherings because it’s perfect for when you need to pull it together quickly and still look polished. “I love using a touch of the lipstick I’m wearing on my cheeks as a blush,” she says. “It’s such an easy way to tie the look together, and the creamy texture of the lipstick gives a natural, fresh finish on the skin. Apply a little with your fingertips or use the base of your thumb to tap it gently onto your cheeks. This is great for casual gatherings [like] a festive brunch.”

Soft Smoky Liner

Genevieve thinks a soft, smoky liner is the perfect way to add an effortless, glamorous touch to an eye look without spending too much time on it. For this, you can use the darkest shades in an eye shadow palette to create a uniform eyeliner look. Genevieve explained it a bit further. “For an effortless eye look, mix and match two of your favorite palettes to create something unique,” she shares. “I’m a big fan of using deeper shades to create monochromatic eyeliner looks. For example, I love using dark eye shadows like LavaRock or Goodnight from the Vieve The Essential Palette to stamp on a soft liner. It’s subtle, easy to clean up with a bit of concealer, and gives a chic, understated vibe. This look is perfect for an office holiday party or dinner with friends.”

Bold Holiday Party Lip

This look is a classic and can be one of the easiest to throw together, depending on what else you pair it with. Genevieve shares, “For a festive evening look, I go for a bold lip, like the Satin Slip Lipstick in Hickie, a stunning brick red. You can apply it lightly for a soft, just-kissed effect or layer it for an intense, voluptuous pout. Paired with glowy skin and minimal eye shadow, this lipstick is the star of the show. The timeless, jewel-like packaging of Satin Slip makes it feel like a treat every time you use it. This look is ideal for a glamorous Christmas party or New Year’s Eve celebration.”

More Vieve Products I’ll Be Wearing This Season