The winter season calls for more -- more intensity, more shimmer, more metallics and more guts in makeup trends.
Take a pick of which feature you want to try and go all out with it, but not just all of them at once. Whether you want eyes that gleam like the snow outside or lashes as thick as your mom's gravy, there are products to help achieve the perfect holiday celebration look.
Sparkly Hair
Extra glimmer shouldn't be limited to face and body; select hair products also promise to give the perfect dosage of sparkle to your tresses.
Splurge: Frédéric Fekkai Sparkling Shimmer Spray ($13.50 at Sephora) delivers the perfect amount of shimmer to make hair appear sparkling and brilliant.
Save: Herbal Essences Shimmery Nights Shimmer Spray Gel ($5.99 at drugstores) gives hair hold with its non-stick gel formula and also adds extra gleam to any hair shade.
Thick Lashes
Try thickening mascara that will make eyelashes look full and luscious.
Splurge: Fresh Supernova Mascara in Black ($25 at Sephora) plumps up lashes with a nourishing meadowfoam oil formula.
Save: L'Oreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara in Black ($6.99 at drugstores) is a classic mascara that promises full, dramatic lashes that are up to four times thicker. Plus, it dries quickly and is clump-free.
Champagne-Colored Lids
This shade of delicate gold is ideal for creating eyes that will softly glow -- and match your New Year's bubbly.
Dab a small amount on your brow bone to highlight your eyes even more.
Splurge: Too Faced Shimmer Veil in Fairy Wings ($18.50 at Sephora) is self-described as a "gorgeous glimmering eye gloss" that is crease-proof and in six shades, including "Fairy Wings", which is a peach champagne with a hint of silver glitter that is perfect for a holiday makeup routine.
Save: Rimmel London Metallic Eye Gloss in Portobello ($4.25 at drugstores) is ultra-creamy yet lightweight and it comes in an iridescent champagne shade that's just right for accentuating your lids.
Full, Bold Lips
Holiday reds are a recurring trend every winter season. Whether it's a bright or deep shade, be daring with an alluring-colored gloss to make lips your point of focus.
Splurge: NARS Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo in Moon Fleet/Indian Red ($28 at Sephora) is a doubled-ended wand that includes a gloss and a stain, giving you lasting color with a shiny finish.These shades, a deep red stain and a sparkling gold gloss, are a winning combination for holiday-ready kissers.
Save:Max Factor Color Perfection Luxe Gloss Lip Gloss in Riviera Red ($5.89 at drugstores) is a bright shade of red in a non-sticky formula that delivers endless hours of color.
A Sensual Scent
Winter is the best time to sport a heavier scent, and with all of the holiday parties, you'll need something special to keep other guests wanting more.
Splurge: Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur, 17 oz. ($65 at Sephora) is sultry yet feminine with notes like black truffle, sandalwood, bergamot and gardenia in an art-deco black bottle.
Save: Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Couture Limited Edition Eau de Parfum in Velvet Tuberose ($29.50 at Bath and Body Works) combines white freesia, diamond orchid and fig, along with citrus and exotic spices, creating a musky yet fresh scent that is perfect for the holiday season. Plus, the bottle is gorgeous and worth displaying on your vanity.
Glimmering Nails
Have your nails catch the light with a hint of glitter.
Splurge: Lancôme Vernis Magnetic Nail Lacquer in Midnight Affair ($15 at department stores) is a deep plum that features particles of silver glitter, perfectly compatible with the dark-colored nail trend but with an extra kick of holiday glamour with the sparkle.
Save: OPI Nail Color in Hollywood Blonde ($6 at select salons) is from OPI's newest collection, "Holiday in Hollywood", featuring high-impact reds, shimmery neutrals and alluring darks. This shade, a glittery pale gold is perfect for everyday or going out.



