6 Winter Makeup Trends of 2026 Worth Trying

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When temperatures start to drop, you can guarantee two things will happen: our lipstick shades will get darker and our skincare formulas will get richer to accommodate the drier climate. Plus, it's always a gamble as to which beauty trends will take over. Most of the season is dominated by holidays – this affects our nail artour hair accessoriesand our makeup choices—but after the holidays are said and done, a select few trends remain to accompany us throughout the season.

Whenever we want to know about the upcoming trends of the season, we turn to the experts, and that's exactly what we did to find out what the world of makeup has in store for winter. “The holidays are officially here, and the makeup trends coming out this season will be bold but can also hold up well into the rest of the season,” says professional makeup artist Jalisa Jaikaran.

This winter will bring plenty of glitter, graphic eyeliner, and hydrated skin, but that's just the beginning. Keep reading to learn more about the top winter makeup trends of the year, according to the pros.

Experts featured in this article

Jalisa Jaikaran is a professional makeup artist.

Rose Siard Beauty and makeup teacher.

Jamie Greenberg – famous makeup artist.

Della House – famous makeup artist.

Gillian Dempsey is a professional makeup artist and founder of a cosmetic brand.