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7 New Year Makeup Looks You Need to Try

What better time to switch up your look than a new year? As the perfect opportunity to try a new makeup style, check out these gorgeous gals below for some serious inspo!

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Out with the mattes and in with the metallic… Switch out your safe matte lip with a bold, bright shimmering look and pair it with a dark smoky eye for the perfect dramatic vibe.

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A dramatic eye look will draw attention to your eyes and glam up an everyday look. Switch out a classic black cat eye for this bold, colourful look! The contrasting colours create a clean look perfect for a night out.

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Do you usually play it safe with a nude lip? Leave that for more toned down days and switch it for a bold coral-red pout! Pair it with a natural smoky eye and add some glitter as a finishing touch.

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Channel your Kim-K vibes with a bold lip, expertly defined eyes and a pro contour! Bronze and highlight to your hearts content, swipe on some red lippy and pop on a pair of falsies to glam it up even more.

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Feeling adventurous with your makeup? Build up a blinding highlight, pack on the bright colours and glitter and finish with a bright pink lip.

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Blue eyes like the ocean to match my new @blackmilkclothing tee ????? #blackmilkclothing

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Express your inner mermaid with pastel blues, dark purples and an ombre lip! Add a black eyeliner wing and some fluttery lashes too for some extra definition.

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1 day left until Europe tour starts with @amberrun ?

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An expert dramatic cat eye can boost your confidence instantly. Blend away some warm-toned shadows, add an exaggerated nude lip and you’re ready to face the year!

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