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15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is just a few days away—and we plan to make the grand occasion glitzier than ever with confetti, sequined getups and electrifying makeup looks.
15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
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From sparkly eyeshadows, shimmery highlights and lips that pop—the right dose of glitter and color will have you as lit as Times Square.This time of the year is all about reinventing yourself, so don’t get caught bringing in 2017 with the same makeup look you’ve been rocking for the past 365 days. The holidays wouldn’t be complete without an overload of sparkle and shimmer, and your face just happens to be the perfect canvas for a little razzle dazzle. Maybe you’re still looking for something to wear this NYE, but we’ve got your beauty bases covered. Click through the gallery ahead for the ultimate Instagram inspo. 

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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

If glitter isn’t your thing, you can still create a show stopping look with bright bold colors.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Let your eyes do the talking this NYE with this vibrant eye makeup and nude lip combo. 

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Keep things sizzling in this gorgeous warm makeup look.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

The bright lights of Times Square have nothing on this festive makeup look!

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Bring on the gold and glitter!

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

This silver smoky eye and pink pout is the perfect combo.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Up the ante on your basic smoky eye with this glittery cut crease.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

This cat eye is on point!

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Who said we can’t rock blue eyeshadow? NYE is as good a time as any to try this festive look.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Keep things sweet and sassy.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

We can get enough of this gleaming gorgeous glam!

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Makeup Inspo

This nude makeup look is perfect if you want to keep things on the softer side.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

Make a dramatic entry into 2017 with bold eye and lip combo.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

This pretty pink and purple look is sure to turn heads.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Eve Makeup Inspo

This soft smoky eyes is equal parts sultry and sassy.

15 Glam Makeup Looks You'll Want To Try On New Year's Eve
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