A peek into the holiday beauty regimen of women from across the globe.
There's no better time to try a new beauty look than winter. No matter where you are in the world, holiday festivities call for bold lips, polished updos, and generous helpings of sparkle. Here, Beauty Atlas readers from around the world share their holiday style tips—just in time for your next celebration.
"For Christmas, I always go for a red lip and as much glitter as humanly possibly to get away with," says Londoner Marisa Fiore.
For a glitzy look without feeling like a disco ball, try Pat McGrath Metalmorphosis 005 Kits ($60)—just released this season.
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"Girls love decorating their nails with Santas and Christmas trees for a fun holiday twist," says Marissa Caneiro who visits her family just outside of Athens during the holiday season.
Try Kiss Polish Pop Nail Art ($4) for a festive mani.
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"Everyone [in Ireland] is always super natural with their makeup. The main focus is making sure skin looks glowy and perfect. Everything else is very minimal," says Shannon Buckman who spends her holidays in Ireland.
For a no-fuss way to perfect your complexion, try a stick foundation that will take no time to apply. We like Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation ($25).
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"In Brazil, we love to wear white around the holidays—especially for New Year's," says Juli Marques, who visits her grandparents in Brazil every winter.
We recommend lining your lower lids with white eyeliner to create a mod effect. Try Stila Smudge Stick in Alpine ($22).
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"Most women in the Dominican Republic are naturally born with curly hair due to their mixed heritage," says Maria Mieses who lives in Santo Domingo. "A popular style—especially around the holidays—is to blow-dry hair, then curl it [with a curling iron] for a more polished curl."
To give your curls a glossy finish, try a lightweight oil infused with botanic ingredients like Agave Revitalizing Shine Spray ($26).
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