I’m a Beauty Editor Who Loves Clean, Minimal Glam—14 Chic Holiday Makeup Products I’m Eyeing for 2025

As much as I adore striking, avant garde makeup looks (and write about them often!), my own makeup routine leans rather minimalist. I rarely wear a full face of foundation, let alone take the time to fashion a razor-sharp cat-eye on a regular basis. (It’s more common than you think among beauty editors; our regimens tend to be pretty low-maintenance!) That said, I’ve found myself fawning over quite a few glitzy makeup treasures over the past few weeks, from new launches that strike the perfect balance between festive and minimalist-chic to seasonal stalwarts I turn to as soon as the first holiday soirée hits my Google cal.

The key, I’ve found, to jazzing up your glam while keeping the overall look understated is to choose just one feature to dress up. Much like opting for a statement accessory (a pretty brooch, perhaps?), committing to one head-turning shade—be it a shimmery shadow, bold lip, or colorful lash—will allow you to indulge in all the drama without throwing the beat off balance. It’s a give-and-take, as French makeup enthusiasts will tell you. So in the spirit of minimal holiday glam, I present to you my favorite products to enhance each feature, whether you’re gunning for a stunning eye look, a velvety lip, or cheekbones that dazzle under the twinkling lights.