The Holiday
Beauty Trend Report
The holidays are reserved exclusively for quality time, shopping, good food, and experimenting with new makeup looks. With a calendar full of events and only a small lineup of beauty looks to wear, we want to eliminate the stress by giving you three holiday-inspired looks to re-create, along with expert recommendations from senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider. The common thread in all this glam is Burt's Bees. As a beauty editor, Jamie has tried "no less than 100 lip balms, ranging from $5 to $50, and Burt's Bees always stands out among the crowd." You heard it here first. This holiday season, our gift to you is a compilation of our favorite trends for this time of year. Spoiler alert: They're all affordable, easy to re-create, and so 2024.
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Natalie Gray Herder
Fashion Editor, Branded Content, Marie Claire
For this look, I went heavy on the blush to nail a rosy, windswept effect. I kept the eyes minimal (no mascara, just a quick curl) and added a pearly highlighter on my cheekbones and the tip of my nose to add a winter glow. For the lips, I blotted on layers of the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb (a deep pink), making sure not to be too precious about staying in the lines. I think it actually looks better blended out from your natural lip line, like you've just been kissed. The Lip Shimmer has a subtle highlighting effect that adds to the 'wintry snow angel' aesthetic I'm going for, so I also tapped it on my cheekbones for an extra hint of color and highlight. It's like three products in one: a hydrating base, a gorgeous tint, and a shimmery highlighter. I love this look for the colder months, as it's so easy to put together (I'm talking less than five minutes) yet still elevates my daily makeup look. I'd easily wear it during the day to a work event or a cozy brunch with family and friends.
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For this look, I went heavy on the blush to nail a rosy, windswept effect. I kept the eyes minimal (no mascara, just a quick curl) and added a pearly highlighter on my cheekbones and the tip of my nose to add a winter glow. For the lips, I blotted on layers of the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb (a deep pink), making sure not to be too precious about staying in the lines. I think it actually looks better blended out from your natural lip line, like you've just been kissed. The Lip Shimmer has a subtle highlighting effect that adds to the 'wintry snow angel' aesthetic I'm going for, so I also tapped it on my cheekbones for an extra hint of color and highlight. It's like three products in one: a hydrating base, a gorgeous tint, and a shimmery highlighter. I love this look for the colder months, as it's so easy to put together (I'm talking less than five minutes) yet still elevates my daily makeup look. I'd easily wear it during the day to a work event or a cozy brunch with family and friends.
Jamie Schneider
Senior Beauty Editor, Who What Wear
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The holiday season always makes me want to load on the sparkle. For this look, I first prepped my lips
with Burt's Bees Vanilla Bean Moisturizing Lip Balm (which comes in the brand's Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set). While that dried, I applied my base and eye makeup. I opted for two sparkly eyeshadows:
a warm-toned rose and a white shimmer. I applied lots of highlighter to my cheekbones, brow bones, and the tip of my nose, then swiped on the Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia. The color payoff is gorgeous—just a hint of rosy pigment—and the finish is glossy and hydrating. I then topped off my lips with the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig. The Lip Shimmer's subtle frosted effect was practically made for this makeup look. I concentrated the pigment on my Cupid's bow and the center of my bottom lip,
as highlighting those areas helps create the illusion of fullness. I'm obsessed with this sparkly look!
It appears quite natural, but the shimmer on the cheeks, eyes, and lips catches the light so beautifully.
It's more of an effortless shimmer, perfect for those who don't want to go full-on glitter. If your winter vibe is 'ethereal ice princess,' you'll adore this look. It can also easily go from day to night; I'd totally wear it to work then go straight to dinner.
-Schneider
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I love to play with jewel tones for the holidays, be it an emerald liner (like in this look) or colorful mascara.
I wanted to keep my lips neutral yet plush, so Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose was the perfect choice. The formula is super hydrating—well-moisturized lips naturally appear fuller—and the kiss of color is just enough for a 'my lips but better' effect. The Rose shade is with me at all times—holiday season or otherwise—so of course, I had to pair my fail-safe lip product with more of an involved eye look. Mastering makeup is all about striking the right balance. If I have a stronger eye look, I keep the lip neutral (and vice versa, as you can see with the 'I'm Cold' look). I would definitely wear this look to a holiday party or glam night out with friends, since it's a bit more makeup than I'm used to wearing every day. That said,
the Tinted Lip Balm is such a staple product for me—I love that I can use it for all my looks this holiday season, from no-makeup days to glam moments like this. I will never not have a Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in my bag!
-Schneider
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APPLICATION
AFTER
Mini Tinted Lip Balms Holiday Gift Set Trio
$5
Beeswax Bounty Classic
$12
A Bit of Burt's Bees Holiday Gift Set
$5
Shimmer Lip Tint
$16
Merry Berry Gift Set
$12
Tinted Lip Balm
$5
Kissable Color Gift Set in Frosty
$12
Mask Bundle Gift Set
$13
Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set
$12
Shea + Hyaluronic Acid Plumping
Lip Serum
$10
Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb
$5
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Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set
$12
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Tinted Lip Balm
$5
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application
Beeswax Bounty Classic
$12
Mini Tinted Lip Balms Holiday Gift Set Trio
$5
Beeswax Bounty Classic
$12
Mini Tinted Lip Balms Holiday Gift Set Trio
$5
Beeswax Bounty Classic
$12
Mini Tinted Lip Balms Holiday Gift Set Trio
$5
Beeswax Bounty Classic
$12
Mini Tinted Lip Balms Holiday Gift Set Trio
$5
Jamie Schneider
Senior Beauty Editor, Who What Wear
For this look, I went heavy on the blush to nail a rosy, windswept effect. I kept the eyes minimal (no mascara, just a quick curl) and added a pearly highlighter on my cheekbones and the tip of my nose to add a winter glow. For the lips, I blotted on layers of the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb (a deep pink), making sure not to be too precious about staying in the lines. I think it actually looks better blended out from your natural lip line, like you've just been kissed. The Lip Shimmer has a subtle highlighting effect that adds to the 'wintry snow angel' aesthetic I'm going for, so I also tapped it on my cheekbones for an extra hint of color and highlight. It's like three products in one: a hydrating base, a gorgeous tint, and a shimmery highlighter. I love this look for the colder months, as it's so easy to put together (I'm talking less than five minutes) yet still elevates my daily makeup look. I'd easily wear it during the day to a work event or a cozy brunch with family and friends.
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application
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-Schneider
The holiday season always makes me want to load on the sparkle. For this look, I first prepped my lips with Burt's Bees Vanilla Bean Moisturizing Lip Balm (which comes in the brand's Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set). While that dried, I applied my base and eye makeup. I opted for two sparkly eyeshadows: a warm-toned rose and a white shimmer. I applied lots of highlighter to my cheekbones, brow bones, and the tip of my nose, then swiped on the Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia. The color payoff is gorgeous—just a hint of rosy pigment—and the finish is glossy and hydrating. I then topped off my lips with the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Fig. The Lip Shimmer's subtle frosted effect was practically made for this makeup look. I concentrated the pigment on my Cupid's bow and the center of my bottom lip, as highlighting those areas helps create the illusion of fullness. I'm obsessed with this sparkly look! It appears quite natural, but the shimmer on the cheeks, eyes, and lips catches the light so beautifully. It's more of an effortless shimmer, perfect for those who don't want to go full-on glitter. If your winter vibe is 'ethereal ice princess,' you'll adore this look. It can also easily go from day to night; I'd totally wear it to work then go straight to dinner.
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application
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Mask Bundle Gift Set
$13
Hive Favorites
$5
Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb
$5
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Mistletoe Kiss Holiday Gift Set
$12
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