The end of the year is nigh, so alongside planning your various New Year’s Eve celebrations (or preparing to attend one of the epic parties happening around Auckland) it’s time to start thinking about your look. Outfits aside, New Year’s Eve offers the perfect opportunity to try out something new on the beauty front, whether it’s a bold eye, a standout lip or colours you wouldn’t usually dare to wear on a normal night out. It is an evening of celebration, after all.

Here are five easy-to-do makeup looks that will have you turning heads this New Year’s Eve.

Make it Metallic

Giving classic New Year’s Eve glamour a decidedly futuristic edge, this beauty trend is all about making the eyes stand out and embracing a sleek, metallic look.

Crystal Eyes

Spotted everywhere from international runways to backstage beauty looks, gems on the eyes are the ultimate end-of-year statement — subtle sparkle placed at the inner corner, along the lash line, or beneath the brow for instant impact with minimal effort.

Go Graphic

Trade the classic, demure cat-eye for this bold iteration and command attention at any party. When trying this look at home, don’t be afraid of using a heavy hand. The trick here is a thick, dark line, extended beyond the bounds of your natural eyes to make them look dark and mysterious.

Whiteout

Another futuristic beauty trend, holographic hype is transforming our makeup from minimalist matte to light-reflecting radiance with the flick of a brush. Designed to give your eyes an ethereal pop, this trend is for those who want to stand out in a more subtle (but no less effective) way.

Luxe Stain

This season, lips are all about effortless impact. Lip stains deliver a long-wear, just-bitten look that lasts through cocktails, dancing, and midnight selfies — the perfect mix of subtle sophistication and party-ready confidence.