From as early as July, people flock to Pinterest to get inspiration for the festive season in all areas, from gift wrapping to beauty looks. Whether worn at Christmas parties or New Year’s Eve celebrations, these are the top beauty trends people are searching for the most this year, according to Pinterest’s Festive Celebrations Report.
Dark berry lips
Although we tend to give our deeper lipsticks a rest over summer, a berry lip won’t look out of place during the festive season where it’s custom to go all out. With a 39 per cent increase in searches for dark berry lips, this trend continues to stick around year after year.
Try: Shiseido LacquerInk LipShine in Pantent Plum, Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick - 19 Racy Rata, Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Liquid Lip Lacquer in Burgundy
Metallic eyeshadow
Christmas is undeniably the time for all things shimmery and metallic. Metallic “foil finish” eyeshadow is a trend everyone wants to get in on this silly season, with a 169 per cent increase in searches it – and for good reason. The latest molten-metal effect shadows are smooth and pigmented as anything.
Try: Rimmel London Metallic Mono Eyeshadow, The Body Shop Metal Eye Liquid, Australis Cosmetics Metallix Eyeshadows, Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow
Shimmer nails
What other time is there to apply a little sparkle to our fingertips? Searches for shimmer nails have increased by 60 per cent since this time last year. Bypass the super glittery kind, and opt for shimmer nail polish which is easier to apply and remove.
Try: Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome Collection, Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail Polish By Rita Ora Metallics, Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in You Glow Girl
Gold hair pins
Hair accessories don’t always have to be loud and proud – a sleek gold hair pin is the perfect finishing touch to any hairstyle. According to Pinterest, searches for gold hair pins have increased by 20 per cent. With that knowledge, no head should be left unadorned this Christmas.
