Lea Michele's shortcut to a beautiful holiday look
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On the subject of holiday beauty, Lea Michele likes to keep it simple—and high-impact.
The stunning singer and actress just released a new holiday album, Christmas in the City, destined to become a classic. And her beauty secret for holiday parties? It’s just as classic. When she’s all dressed up with someplace to go, she sticks with a targeted makeup plan: bold red lips, and strategically applied concealer. That’s it!
“I love a red lip for the holiday season,” Michele says. “It’s the perfect way to look festive but not have to do too much.”
A red lip is practically foolproof—so even if you’re less than confident about applying makeup, you can rock this look. Michele says any shade of red will work. What’s most important is to find a color you feel good in. Scroll for some of our top picks.
YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick in Rouge Tuxedo
Shop it: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in Rouge Tuxedo, $38, sephora.com
“My everyday lipstick,” Michele says. “Any of their red colors are perfect for the holidays, or any time you want to feel festive.”
Nars Lipstick in Red Lizard
Shop it: Nars Lipstick in Morocco, $26, narscosmetics.com
This lipstick doesn’t smear or fade—it’s good through drinks, dinner, and even some stolen kisses. Perfect if you’re the type who doesn’t want to worry about reapplying.
MAC Satin Lipstick in E for Effortless
Shop it: MAC Love Me Lipstick, $16 (Was $19), shop.nordstrom.com
Super moisturizing, this MAC Satin lipstick packs plenty of juicy color—no worries about flaky bits or dry patches.
Pat Mcgrath Labs MatteTrance in Elson 013
Shop it: Pat Mcgrath Labs MatteTrance, $40, sephora.com
Pat McGrath is the queen of vivid color, so if you’re looking to make a serious entrance, this scarlet shade will bring the drama.
SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color in Pioneer
Shop it: SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color in Pioneer, $10, ulta.com
When your whole look is about color-saturated lips, precision is key! The doe foot applicator on this Maybelline liquid lipstick helps you paint inside the lines like a pro.
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Shop it: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, $35, sephora.com
To balance out her perfect red pout, Michele relies on great concealer for flawless skin. “My favorite product is Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage,” she shares.
Available in 8 color duos, this concealer eliminates imperfections. “You could literally look like you are dead and it’ll brighten under your eyes and make you look alive” says Michele. “And it covers adult acne if you get that, which I do.” Pick the best set for you, then blend tones on the fly to get the just-right color match for your face. A miracle.
Nest Holiday Luxury Candle
Nothing says holiday coziness like a candle. The beautiful, fragrant options from Nest are Michele’s favorites: “All their holiday scents are amazing,” says the super-talented star.
Shop it: Nest Holiday Luxury Candle, $42, sephora.com
The Martini Emotional Detox Bath Salt
A warm soak keeps holiday stress in check. Michele adds these soothing bath salts from Goop. In the mix is chia oil, valerian root, passion flower, sandalwood and more, for full sensory indulgence. “A great way to unwind after a long day,” she says.
Shop it: Goop “The Martini” bath salts, $35, goop.com
Lea Michele Christmas In The City
With old favorites (“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”) and new ones (“Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” from the movie Frozen), Lea Michele’s new album is sure to become an integral part of your holiday playlist. As always, Michele’s epic pipes hit all the right notes.
Shop it: Lea Michele Christmas In The City, $12, walmart.com
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