By now, you’ve likely already secured your New Year’s Eve outfit, perhaps opting for something sparkly like a sequin dress or embellished top. With the attire sorted, the final step is perfecting your makeup to complete the entire look. Even if your ensemble is sparkle-heavy, don’t shy away from going all out. December 31st is the night to unabashedly embrace glitter and shine in all its glory. A sparkly New Year’s Eve makeup look is just what you need to make this night unforgettable, and we’ve discovered the ultimate metallic makeup worth copying and pasting. 

When working with glitter around the eyes, it’s best to wait and do your base makeup last in case of fallout. Begin by applying a silver eyeshadow crayon as a base. Then, intensify the sparkle by packing on a silver eyeshadow (remember, the more glitter, the better). Define the eyes further by adding a darker gray eyeshadow to the outer corners, blending upward and into the crease. Clean up any glitter fallout before moving on to the base makeup.

As you work on your base, choose products that are flash-photography proof, which means avoiding anything with added SPF. Begin with a high-coverage concealer, followed by a product like the MAKEUP BY MARIO SurrealSkin Liquid Foundationfor an immaculate finish. Define your features with blush and bronzer, then set everything with a translucent powder and a spritz or two of the Urban Decay All-Nighter Setting Spray.

Once the base is complete, return to the eyes. Use a waterproof liquid eyeliner to create a sharp cat eye. Extend this line carefully toward the inner corner and craft a mini wing. Continue extending this line slightly up your lid for a statement graphic eyeliner moment. Finish the eyes with a lengthening mascara.

This New Year’s Eve makeup will be the perfect finishing touch for your party look, ensuring you shine and sparkle all night!