Makeup for New Year's Eve parties should be festive enough to fit into the ringing in of a brand new year. While you could certainly play it subtle, most women love the glam factor when it comes to party makeup.
Chances are, if you're celebrating New Year's Eve, you'll attend an evening bash and this calls for evening makeup. Leave that "safe" daytime look behind and get ready to pull out all the stops. After all, you'll be competing with countdowns and party favors -- you want to ensure you'll stand out with a stunning look.

Now is the time to try sparkly lips and other holiday makeup ideas. Those bright, sparkly colors that are too harsh for day are perfect for creating makeup for New Year's parties. Your makeup should fit the festive tone of the season, so try shades like:
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Red
Orange
Purple
Magenta
Electric blue
Green

Of course, you don't have to try every one of these shades. You still want a flattering look, so stick to makeup colors that work with your skin tone.
New Year's Party Makeup Tips

It's party season and while you can drop some of the typical makeup rules that work for office or daytime, in order to look your best when the big ball drops, follow some tips.
Prep Beforehand

A holiday party may last for hours, well past midnight. You want your makeup to last just as long, so prep beforehand in order to remain beautiful into the wee hours of the morning. If you share a kiss with someone at the stroke of twelve, you don't want your lipstick to end up all over him. Likewise, you don't want mascara running down your face if you get teary-eyed at the height of celebrating.

Choose long-lasting makeup such as:
Lightweight foundation that won't crease
Eyelid primer to hold onto shadow
Waterproof mascara
Lip color such as Revlon's ColorStay or CoverGirl Outlast
Sparkle Carefully

While metallic colors are just what you need to put a whimsical touch on your look, don't go overboard. Choose one or a maximum of two areas in which to focus your most sparkling makeup. If you opt for false lashes adorned with small gemstones, you can still swipe metallic eye shadow across your lids, but leave the glittery lipstick behind. You can also carry the shine to other place with touches of body shimmer on shoulders and cleavage.
Focal Point

You still need a focal point when creating holiday makeup. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking like a clown. This doesn't mean non-focal points should be bare. If glossy red lips are your focus, you can still sport classy evening eye makeup that doesn't compete and draw attention away from a gorgeous pout. Take extra time with the area of your face you wish to highlight the most, but don't forget about the rest.