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The “PR List” Look: 5 Viral Holiday Makeup Trends You Need to Try Before 2026
Scroll through TikTok or Instagram right now, and you will see one thing: The “PR Unboxing.” Influencers opening massive, elaborate boxes filled with the entire holiday collection of a major makeup brand.
It creates a sense of envy, doesn’t it? But beyond the packaging, these kits contain the specific products needed to execute the season’s hottest trends. If you want to look like you are on the “List” this holiday season, here is the breakdown of the 5 makeup looks dominating 2025.
1. “Cyber-Fairy” Chrome Eyes
Matte eyeshadow is taking a backseat to high-shine metallics. The trend is “Cyber-Fairy”—think iridescent lilacs, silvers, and icy blues that look wet on the skin.
To achieve this, pro makeup artists use liquid chrome pigments or high-impact glitter primers. It catches the low light of holiday parties perfectly and looks expensive.
2. The “Vinyl” Red Lip
The classic red lip is back, but it has evolved. We aren’t doing dry liquid mattes anymore. This season is all about the “Vinyl” finish—lips that are so glossy they look like latex.
Do not just put gloss over lipstick. Use a dedicated high-pigment lacquer. It stays put through champagne toasts and doesn’t bleed into fine lines.
3. “Underpainting” for Glass Skin
You’ve seen the flawless, filter-like skin on celebrities. That isn’t foundation; it’s a technique called “Underpainting.”
You apply your contour, blush, and concealer underneath a light layer of sheer foundation. This makes the color look like it is coming from within your skin, rather than sitting on top of it. It requires blendable, creamy products—usually found in pro palettes.
4. Graphic “Negative Space” Liner
For New Year’s Eve, the trend is bold structure. Graphic liner involves drawing geometric shapes or floating creases on the eyelid, leaving “negative space” in between.
It looks intimidating, but with a felt-tip ink liner (a staple in every NYX kit), it is surprisingly easy to master. It turns your eye makeup into a modern art piece.
5. How to Get the “PR Kit” for Free
Usually, the only way to get the full collection of these trending products is to be a top-tier influencer or spend hundreds of dollars at the beauty counter.
But right now, NYX Professional Makeup is leveling the playing field. They are giving away their massive Holiday PR Kits to regular beauty fans.
You don’t need a million followers. You just need to enter before Christmas Eve.
Holiday Collection PR Kit Sweepstakes
Win the $189.00 NYX Professional Makeup Vault!
(Ends Dec 24, 2025)
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC (Excludes PR), 18+. Ends 12/24/25. 25 Winners. Sponsored by NYX Professional Makeup.
