The holiday rush is on, and that means last-minute gatherings, office parties, and virtual happy hours with family and friends. It also means, you’re probably crunched for time. So, how can clean beauty fans “sleigh” a Christmas makeup look with vegan makeup … and FAST? Check out our step-by-step, five-minute makeup routine—plus a few fun holiday makeup looks to try—below.

Why clean, cruelty-free makeup is perfect for the holidays (and all year!)

During the holidays, everyone is snapping pics, we’ve got non-stop events, and many of us are packing our bags to celebrate with loved ones. On top of that, the weather can be less than ideal (Hello, dry, cold air!) and holiday stress is no joke—two factors that can test our skin to the limits.

That’s why there’s no time like the “present” to turn to the best eco-friendly makeup you can find to nurture your skin. It’s no wonder searches spike for both Christmas makeup AND vegan makeup during the holidays. Have no fear friends, Izzy Beauty has you covered on both counts, with our zero-waste makeup options.

Izzy’s five-step, five-minute Christmas makeup routine

We include recommendations for Izzy’s cruelty-free, vegan makeup options below. (You’ll love our refillable and zero waste packaging options!) But feel free to use the clean beauty makeup favorites you have on hand to achieve your own personal holiday look.

Step 1: Set the “foundation” with dewy skin (30 seconds)

There’s no question. A clean, holiday look has to start with moisture, and Izzy’s Dew Bomb Glowy Hydra-Milk is the perfect way to infuse moisture, while enhancing your natural glow. This luscious face serum is our go-to for navigating the busy holiday season because it visibly diminishes inflammation, irritation, and breakouts.

Step 2: Go for the “glow” (60 seconds)

Start by giving your cheeks a swipe of your favorite eco-friendly blush to add a touch of warmth. Izzy’s Zero Waste Lip + Cheek Hue is a great option. Our FLSHD PNK hue is a subtle, sustainable shade that is endlessly buildable. Fans love how the creamy gel texture melts into the skin. To keep the glow going, grab your favorite highlighter, like Izzy Zero Waste Highlighter, and add to cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose for a soft, candlelit glow.

Step 3: Get festive eyes in a flash (120 seconds)

Nothing beats a layer or two of black mascara to make the eyes pop and sparkle during the holiday season. Izzy’s Zero Waste Mascara formula was designed to be buildable and provide lasting lift, so you get to choose whether you want to go minimalistic or high-drama for your holiday events.

Step 4: Pucker up for voluptuous holiday lips (30 seconds)

Lip color is a must in any Christmas makeup routine, and it’s one way to really make your look your own. Consider berry, red, and rosey shades if you want to hit the Christmas theme home. Our FLSHD PNK Lip + Cheek Hue is the perfect, buildable pink but it’s nice to have other shades and formulas in your arsenal. Izzy Zero Waste Lip Gloss is a sustainable, high-shine lip formula, available in a luscious red (DMG CNTRL) and a lovely nude (NTRL GLD) that both give holiday vibes.

Step 5: Don’t forget the brows for a fresh, pulled together look (60 seconds)

Eyebrows truly frame the face, so don’t skip this step. Adding brow gel to your Christmas makeup look is the perfect finishing touch, and depending on which holiday event you’re attending, your brow look can range from clean and subtle for a casual get together to high-glam, high drama brows for the big event of the season. Izzy Zero Waste Brow Gel is a great option because it comes in a range of colors and like our mascara, it’s totally buildable!

You’ve got the steps down, now let’s explore a few fun holiday makeup options for a little inspiration.

Three fun, fast, and festive holiday makeup looks

Every event and moment is unique, so why not change things up depending on the scenery? Here are three options to consider.

Look No. 1: Classic Holiday Glow

Need a look for those holiday parties where you know photos will be snapped and you really want to show your holiday spirit? This look is for you:

• Rosy cheeks
• Subtle highlights
• Bright, red lip
• Defined, layered lashes

Look No. 2: Holiday Chic Eco-Minimalist

Are you someone who just isn’t going to go to the high-glam universe? Want to keep things fresh-looking and low key? Give this look a try:

• Dewy skin (thank you Dew Bomb!)
• Barely-there lips (try our Zero Waste Glossy Lip Butter)
• Single swipe of lash defining mascara

Look No. 3: Frosted Winter Elegance 

Want to shine but not overpower at that uber-festive holiday event? Consider this elegant winter inspired look:

• Muted, berry-colored lips
• Highlights reminiscent of Champagne
• Understated, feathered brows

Get holiday ready—without the waste

No matter which look you choose, getting holiday ready doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your values—or your time. With Izzy’s cruelty-free, vegan, and zero-waste makeup essentials, you can create festive, photo-ready beauty in minutes while feeling good about what you’re putting on your skin and back into the planet. So go ahead and glow boldly this season. Your holiday magic (and Mother Earth!) will thank you.