Whether is is the obligatory office party, or the annual forge to the family abode, we’ve got you covered - well your face anyway, the rest is up to you.

You’ll be the belle of the ball, if you follow three tips:

• Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! The winter weather can take a toll on your skin and no matter how expertly applied your makeup is, it won’t matter if it starts flaking off...ew. 
• Opt for stains over lipsticks. There’s a good chance that you’ll be talking, drinking, and laughing all evening, if you’re wearing a stain there’s less chance of doing all of this with a festive red tooth. Plus, you won’t have to reapply nearly as often - double win! 
• Be a bag lady - no really. Be sure to bring the essentials with you for those after work and back-to-back events. You should always have concealer, bronzer, blush, translucent powder or matte setting spray, mascara, and all things lip in tow.

Below are tutorials on holiday makeup looks we love. They are sure to get you through your holiday happenings without looking like a cosmetic copycat - mix it up, ladies, there will be photos! 

Kalei breaks down the Tom Ford holiday look as seen on Gigi Hadid: 

Kat, from GlitterBeauties shares a holiday look that you can transition from day to night: 

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