New Year's Eve makeup ideas [1] can seem intimidating and over the top, but they don't have to be! In fact, there are plenty of low-maintenance New Year's Eve [2] makeup looks that you can easily pull off without having to break the bank or watch a million tutorials to master. We got inspired by some of the best celeb makeup looks [3] of the year, on red carpets and beyond, and we've put together some of the best options that you can recreate yourself for a stunning, low-hassle New Year's Eve. Whether you're figuring out how to use bold colors [4], diving in headfirst to a touch of glam glitter [5], or just looking to take a relatively neutral look to the next level, you're sure to find something you love among these looks!
Selena Gomez's Glitter Green Eye Shadow
For a sparklier celebration look, just pick a glitter eye shadow in a vivid shade and add a swipe of mascara.
Katherine Langford's Easy Winged Eyeliner
You don't need much more than a simple wing-tip swipe of black eyeliner to make your eyes pop for NYE festivities.
Skai Jackson's Blue Under-Eye Liner
You can easily spice up a typical shimmery-neutral look by using a pretty, bold blue eyeliner for just your lower rims.
Kendall Jenner's Full Coral Face
All-over coral is the name of the game here: eyes, lips, and cheeks all coordinate for a fresh, bright look that's not too ostentatious.
Alyson Stoner's Upside-Down Winged Eyeliner
Winged liner is a staple of party-night makeup, but to shake things up without too much hassle, try a sparkly liner and a wingtip from the bottom rim instead of the top.
Gigi Hadid's Supersize Green Eyeliner
An oversize section of emerald green eyeliner is all you need to achieve Hadid's runway-ready look.
Emma Stone's Berry Lips
A neutral eye paired with a bright, berry-red lipstick can make for a low-maintenance, effortlessly elegant NYE look.
Lucy Boynton's Elevated Eyeliner
Boynton inspired us with this look that's perfectly neutral in all but one thing: a single, bold line of black eyeliner along the brow bone.
Margot Robbie's Bright Blue Eyeliner
Blue eyeliner is so much more than a dated '80s trend — a thick line of sparkly blue liner can really make your New Year's Eve look stand out.
Taylor Swift's Bright Coral Lipstick
Sometimes, all you really need is a great lipstick. Taylor's vivid coral-red lipstick is perfect for that New Year's Eve kiss!
Storm Reid's Bright Red Lips
For a no-hassle look, grab your favorite shade of red lipstick and let your lips be the focal point of your look. Bonus points for a bit of pink shimmer eye shadow for a little extra dimension.
Lili Reinhart's Hot Pink Shades
Reinhart's all-over pink look can inspire you for New Year's Eve, and there's not too much to it: a beautifully blended hot pink eye shadow and a pretty pink lip gloss.
Lupita Nyong'o's Teal Eyeliner
It doesn't get more low-key glam than this: a bold stripe of cool teal eyeliner.
Yara Shahidi's Lilac Eye Shadow
For an unexpected but straightforward look, try Shahidi's lilac eye shadow with just a hint of a sparkly liner.
Amandla Stenberg's Gold Eye Shadow
It doesn't get more New Year's Eve than this: a simple, solid line of black eyeliner and pure gold glitter shadow over the entire eyelid.
Kacey Musgraves's Soft Pink Sparkles
Sparkles are always a hassle-free choice for New Year's Eve. Just add a sparkly pink eye shadow to an otherwise neutral palette!
Barbie Ferreira's Neon Pink Eyeliner
A single swipe of neon pink instantly takes an otherwise ordinary look from "everyday" to "last day of the year!"
Sophie Turner's Copper Glitter
An all-over neutral color palette can be amped up for New Year's Eve without too much extra work — just add in a bit of metallic eye shadow, like Turner.
Sarah Hyland's Orange Lips
Trying out a bold lip color, like Hyland's gorgeous orange, is a quick and easy way to change up your look for a New Year's Eve celebration!
Lizzo's Full Peach Face
Just because it's Winter doesn't mean you can't wear this bright, flattering color! Lizzo [6] layers different shades on her eyes, cheeks, and lips for a subtle but glowing look perfect for a party.