Futuristic makeup looks and nail designs to try out this festive season

Back to the future

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This holiday season, we’re looking to the future for beauty inspiration. Drawing from the Fall/Winter 2024 sci-fi runway trends, we’re embracing metallic hues, holographic finishes, and experimental manicures.

Rockstar Edge

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Swap your neutral eyeshadow for a gradient of silver and pastel tones that extends from the lash line to just below the brow bone. Pair your shimmering lids with lightened brows and a juicy pink pout for a look fit for a space princess.

Makeup, Fenty Beauty
Jacket, MCM

Ice Age

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Glittery arches make a strong statement and are easier to pull off than they might seem. Swipe on some eyelash glue with a spoolie and when your brows are still tacky, pat on some loose glitter with a brush. Add a swipe of lip gloss and wash of highlighter on your lids and you’re all set. 
 
Makeup, Tarte Cosmetics
Faux leather jacket and earrings, Bimba Y Lola
Tube top and rings, stylist’s own

Royal Flush

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This look is inspired by the rosy flush you get after a brisk winter walk. It features a generous amount of pink highlighter and blush, finished with an iridescent swipe of eyeshadow on the lids and high-shine gloss on the lips.

Makeup, Tarte Cosmetics
Jacket, Bimba Y Lola
Earrings, stylist’s own

Magnetic Energy

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Stiletto tips, white pearls, translucent swirls and a shiny chrome topper come together to create this striking sci-fi inspired mani.

Pants, Bimba Y Lola
Top and rings, stylist’s own

Chain Reaction

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The pearlescent pink base complements the metallic accents perfectly to create an edgy, futuristic manicure design with a feminine touch.

Jacket, MCM
Sunglasses, Givenchy

Midnight Crew

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Here’s a cool-girl way to add a touch of glam to your holiday makeup: elevate your winged liner with embellishments at the outer corners of your eyes, and add a stroke of black eyeliner along the lower lash line. It’s a show-stopping graphic eyeliner style that you can wear well beyond the stroke of midnight.

Makeup, Fenty Beauty
Dress, Sportmax
Earrings, stylist’s own

Sweet and Spicy

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Instead of the usual festive colours like green and gold, try something more unconventional – like rosy or lavender hues. You can’t go wrong with an all-over glow and glossy, lined lips.

Makeup, Tarte Cosmetics
Top and choker, stylist’s own

CREDITS

PHOTOGRAPHY ANGELA GUO

ART DIRECTION & STYLING ADELINE ENG

HAIR AUNG APICHAI/ARTISTRY STUDIOS, USING KEVIN.MURPHY

MAKEUP LASALLE LEE

MANICURE REBECCA CHUANG/FLUTTERY TIPS

MODELS JESSICA/BASIC MODELS & POLINA/MANNEQUIN

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