New Year’s Eve calls for the kind of celebratory dressing that’s as effortlessly cinematic as it is camera-ready. Luckily, Gucci’s decades on set as an editorial makeup artist have armed her with a running list of big night tricks that hold up to the occasion. Here, her 3 tips for your easiest New Year's Eve makeup prep yet.

For Eyes That Smolder (Subtly!) in Black Kohl....

Trace pitch black pencil—like the limited edition kohl liner in the Eye Love You Edition—around the waterline and right along the upper lashes for subtle, smudgy definition that wears in perfectly as the night goes on.

 Eye Love You Pencil (available in the Eye Love You Edition)

For Lipstick That Lasts Past Midnight...

Sweep on your favorite matte lipstick—Gucci uses Tomato from the Les Rouges palette here—then dust a fine veil of Vital Pressed Skincare Powder in Translucent to set pigment before applying a final layer of color. If you like a glossy finish, slick on a bit of tinted lip balm for a subtle hydrating sheen.

Lip Suede Les Rouges + Lip Brush

Vital Pressed Skincare Powder in Translucent

Squeaky Clean in Pipsqueak

For Skin That Glows in All the Right Places....

Set makeup with translucent powder only in areas where you don't want extra shine. For Gucci, it's the space between her brows, the edges of her mouth, and the spot where her nose and cheek meet. The result is a soft-focus glow that's luminous yet refined—with plenty of lasting power.

Vital Pressed Skincare Powder in Translucent

Powder Brush

Finally? Grab a cocktail and cheers to 2023!

   

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For more 'Ask Gucci' Q&As, visit the full archive! And for a deeper dive into holiday makeup, discover Gucci's secret to smoky eyes and guide to your perfect pressed powder shade match.