Celebrate CNY 2023 with these celebrity-inspired makeup looks

You can never go wrong with a head-turning red lip. For an added festive touch, pick a red lipstick with a glittery, shimmery finish à la Zoe Tay. Additionally, according to Chinese culture, the colour red is also said to bring you good luck. What’s not to like?

This moisturising lipstick goes on effortlessly and imparts a subtle yet alluring sheen. Bonus: It’s also long-lasting and highly pigmented.

Luminous, dewy skin will never go out of style. Whether you achieve it with a pearlescent highlighter, skin-loving primer or a glow-giving cushion foundation, a radiant base can tie together any look. In this case, you can keep the rest of your makeup minimal, like Rebecca Lim. And, of course, a swipe of orange-red lipstick won’t hurt, either.

Try: Giorgio Armani Beauty My Armani To Go Cushion Case, $56; Giorgio Armani My Armani To Go Cushion Refill, $80

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Besides expertly concealing imperfections, it’s also infused with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin and litchi extract to moisturise and protect the skin. Thanks to its buildable and lightweight coverage, you can touch-up throughout the day without it looking cakey.

Instead of your go-to neutral eye, opt for a gold-bronze version to amp up your look. Keep the rest of your makeup simple to let your eyes pop.

Try: MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow X8: Year of Glam, $73

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This eight-pan palette has matte, neutral shades that are practical for everyday use, but it can also jazz up any festive makeup look with its glittery shades.

This warm, peach work-appropriate makeup look works perfectly for this time of the year too. Blush and highlighter are the focal points of this look and it’s topped off with well-groomed arches, brown eyeliner and a coral lip.

Try: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $55

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Suitable for all skin types, this gentle aloe vera and green tea infused formula can be used as part of your skin prep, then sprayed on again to set your makeup and throughout the day when you need a pick-me-up. What’s more, it locks your makeup in place for up to 16 hours.

The Taiwanese singer is giving us major makeup envy with her monochromatic, sunkissed look. Teamed with a wash of orange-taupe tones on the cheeks and lids, her clear, hydrated complexion has us mesmerised.

For Chinese New Year, the iconic ginseng-powered serum will come in an adorable bottle that’s adorned with an illustration of rabbits and plum blossoms.

Crystal clear, translucent complexion with glossy “popsicle lips” and barely-there eye makeup is a very pretty way to go and is versatile enough for both a mahjong marathon with your friends or an intimate family gathering.

Try: Lancome Advanced Génifique Duo Set , $557

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This potent blend of bifidus prebiotic, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C speeds up the skin’s recovery process to improve elasticity and moisture levels.

Juicy, glass-like skin and lips give off spring festival vibes without trying too hard. Nana’s coral pout enlivens her complexion, while her cheeks (and nose tip) are highlighted for the gods.

Pro tip: Dab an illuminating moisturiser like Sigi Skin’s Idyllic Fields to achieve a healthy glow in a pinch. Oatmeal extracts help with brightening, inflammation and irritation; so does antioxidant-rich troxerutin (from the Japanese pagoda tree) and matcha extracts.