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Try New Year’s Eve makeup looks with AI (Virtual Try-On tutorial)

The end of the year is the most exciting moment to experiment with your look. Christmas dinners, New Year’s Eve parties, holiday events, feels like an excuse to try that makeup style you’ve been saving on Pinterest. You can now do it with AI.

You can test this example prompts here: Holiday & New Year’s Eve Makeup Looks

To help you get started, here are some popular holiday makeup prompts you can try instantly. You can tweak colors, intensity, or style to match your preferences.

AI artificial studio holiday christmas new year makeup look

Prompt 1: Add beauty makeup: bold glossy red lipstick, gold glitter eyeshadow, small star-shaped gem placed near the outer corner of one eye

Prompt 2: Add elegant beauty makeup: luminous bronzed skin and soft freckles, champagne glitter eyeshadow on closed eyelids, and a strong dewy highlight on the cheekbones. Glossy nude lips, natural sculpted brows.

AI artificial studio holiday christmas new year makeup look

Prompt 3: Add fresh beauty makeup: soft matte skin and natural texture, warm orange eyeshadow blended across the lids and lower lash line, subtle mascara, and lightly flushed cheeks. Soft coral lips, minimal contour

Prompt 4: Add bold beauty makeup: sharp neon orange eyeliner along the lash line and a pastel lavender graphic on the rest of the eyelid. Soft matte skin with a natural glow, glossy pink lips, defined brows

Prompt 5: Add playful colorful beauty makeup: teal and turquoise eyeshadow blended across the lids with warm orange accents near the inner corners. Some small golden star decals around the eyes add a whimsical touch. Bright orange lips, natural brows

How to Try New Year’s Eve Makeup Looks with our Edit Image tool

Using Artificial Studio is simple and does not require any technical or beauty expertise.

Step 1: Upload Your Photo

Choose a clear photo of your face. Neutral lighting and minimal makeup work best for realistic results.

Step 2: Open the Edit Image tool

Go to Edit Image in Artificial Studio and make sure Nano Banana Pro is selected as the model. This model excels at realistic face edits, skin texture, and detailed makeup application.

Step 3: Describe the Makeup You Want

Instead of applying products manually, you simply write what you want. The AI interprets your prompt and applies the makeup directly to your image. This is where creativity — and specificity — makes all the difference.

The prompts can include styles such as:

  • Soft glam with glowing skin
  • Classic red lip with subtle eye makeup
  • Smokey eyes for New Year’s Eve
  • Metallic or glitter-inspired holiday looks
  • Editorial or runway-inspired makeup

Why AI Makeup Try-On Is Perfect for the Holidays

During the holiday season, makeup trends tend to lean toward Glowy skin and highlighted features, Bold eyes (smokey, metallics, graphic liners), Statement lips (reds, berries, glossy finishes) and Looks inspired by luxury beauty brands and runway styles

AI lets you explore all of this instantly. Instead of guessing how a look might turn out, you can see it on your face, with your features, lighting, and proportions. This is especially useful if you’re attending multiple events (Christmas + New Year’s Eve), Trying to match makeup with an outfit, Looking for inspiration before booking a makeup artist and Creating content for social media or beauty references

Who Is This AI Makeup Tool For?

This virtual makeup try-on approach is ideal for:

  • Everyday users who want to look their best for holiday events
  • Beauty enthusiasts exploring trends without buying products
  • Content creators planning holiday photos, reels, or thumbnails
  • Makeup artists using AI as a visual reference or inspiration tool
  • Brands and marketers creating beauty concepts or campaigns

It’s also a great companion if you already love brands like MAC, Fenty Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Dior Beauty, or Rare Beauty, and want to preview similar styles digitally before recreating them in real life.

If you’re planning your holiday outfit, party photos, or New Year’s Eve glow-up, Artificial Studio’s Edit Image tool with Nano Banana Pro is an easy and creative place to start.

But the opportunities don't end there. We offer a full spectrum of generative tools to power your entire workflow. Explore the ArtificialStudio.ai platform of 50+ AI Tools designed to assist your team with everything from marketing content creation to branding, social media visuals, and more.

Mariko - Product Marketing Manager

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