Holiday Party Makeup Looks For Every Soiree

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Red lip? Tick. Glitter eyeshadow? Check. Some makeup looks are synonymous with the holidays, and if you're on the hunt for some inspiration, look no further.

Whether you're a makeup enthusiast or consider yourself more of a novice, we scoured Instagram to bring you 35 holiday party makeup looks to suit all budgets and preferences.

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