Festive Glam Eyes 2025: Best Eye Creams, Eyeshadows & Lashes for Christmas and New Year | My Soho Times

Looking for the best festive eye makeup and skincare this season? Whether you want show-stopping shimmer, long-lasting eyeshadows, or eye treatments that lift tired winter eyes, this curated guide rounds up our team’s favourite products for the festive season — all tried, tested and perfect for parties, dinners and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

From hydrating sprays to anti-ageing eye creams and bold colour sticks, here are the best beauty buys for bright, glamorous festive eyes in 2025.

1. Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Crepey Eye Lift

Best for: Mature eyes, lifting, firming
£35 | Shop here or via Debenhams

One of the best eye creams for crepey eyelids and fine lines, this treatment instantly tightens thanks to sesame protein while collagen, peptides and Torricelumn™ deliver long-term firming. A brilliant winter pick for tired, mature or drooping lids.

Why we love it: Instant smoothing effect + long-term results.

2. Peep Club Instant Relief Eye Spray

Best for: Dry eyes, irritation, screen fatigue
£15 | Shop here

If cold weather or long party nights leave your eyes feeling dry, this eye spray for dry eyes gives soothing, clinically proven relief. Sea buckthorn oil and sodium hyaluronate hydrate on contact — even over makeup.

Why we love it: The quickest fix for irritated winter eyes.

3. Wonderskin IYKYK Eyeshadow Stick

Best for: Fast glam, long-wear colour
£18 | Shop here

For easy Christmas eye makeup, this creamy shadow stick delivers high-impact pigment that lasts up to 20 hours. Cooling, hydrating and incredibly blendable — a festive makeup must-have.

Why we love it: No brushes needed, no creasing, no smudging.

4. Sacheu Eyeshadow STAY-N®

Best for: Liquid shimmer & crease-proof looks
£16 | Shop here

This liquid eyeshadow for all-night wear glides on smoothly, blends beautifully, and dries down to a transfer-proof finish. Hyaluronic acid and squalane keep lids soft throughout winter.

Why we love it: Buildable pigment that lasts from day to night.

5. Katherine Daniels Essential Micellar Face & Eye Make-Up Remover

Best for: Removing heavy festive makeup
£34 | Shop here

A powerful yet gentle micellar cleanser for eye makeup removal, this formula dissolves even waterproof mascara without rubbing. Cornflower water and witch hazel soothe sensitive skin.

Why we love it: Perfect for late-night festive makeup removal.

6. Katherine Daniels Global Eye & Lip Care

Best for: Puffiness, dark circles, lines
£56 | Shop here

This all-in-one treatment targets the top signs of ageing around the eyes: fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Ideal for combatting winter dullness and party-season tiredness.

Why we love it: A hardworking anti-ageing eye treatment that doubles as a makeup base.

7. Ardell Extension FX – L Curl Lashes

Best for: Instant festive glam eyes
£6.49 | Shop here

These are great value false lashes for instant, wearable festive glam. Lightweight, flattering and ideal for hooded or mono lids, they add subtle definition without overpowering your look.

Why we love it: Reusable, easy to apply and universally flattering.

8. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Best for: Making eyeshadow last longer
£22.50 | Shop here

Amongst the best eyeshadow primers on the market, this iconic formula keeps your eye makeup looking crease-free for up to 24 hours. A winter makeup essential.

Why we love it: Helps shimmer shades pop — perfect for Christmas parties.

9. Urban Decay Watermelon All Nighter Hyaluronic Setting Spray 118ml

Best for: Long-wear festive makeup, hydration
£16.50 | Shop here

Lock in your festive makeup with this hydrating, sweet-scented setting spray. Hyaluronic acid boosts winter skin while the All Nighter formula keeps your look flawless for up to 16 hours.

Why we love it: Dewy, fresh and smudge-proof.

10. Glow For It Brow Growth Serum

Best for: Fuller brows
£29.99 | Shop here

This vegan brow growth serum helps create thicker, healthier-looking brows without harsh ingredients. A perfect treat if you’re shaping up your beauty routine for 2026.

Why we love it: Great results with gentle ingredients.

Wrap-Up: Your 2025 Festive Eye Essentials

From crease-proof Christmas eyeshadows to the best eye creams for bright, youthful winter skin, these products will help you achieve your most glamorous festive looks yet. Whether you’re going bold with shimmer or keeping it soft and lifted, these expert-approved picks are your go-to guide for holiday beauty.

Curated by My Soho Times Lifestyle Team. Includes PR gifted products

If you try any of these festive-season favourites, tag @mysohotimes — we’d love to see your Christmas glamour and New Year beauty looks.

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If you’re in Soho this weekend, you’re in for a treat. Between limited-edition beauty pop-ups, buzzy new cafés, delicious brunch plates, and a dose of self-care, here’s your guide to making the most of your Saturday.

1. Start with Beauty: Pop-Ups You Can’t Miss

Beauty Pie’s Youthbomb London Lab
📍 5–7 Carnaby Street, W1F 9PB | 11–13 September, 9am–5pm
Step inside Beauty Pie’s futuristic first-ever Youthbomb London Lab on Carnaby Street. This immersive experience celebrates the launch of their new Youthbomb Extreme Retinal Triple Renewal Serum — a triple-powered formula developed with dermatologist Dr Mamina Turegano. Expect a journey through past, present and future skincare, with exclusive insight into the cult-favourite Youthbomb collection. Your future self will thank you.

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Clarins Sweet Spot Pop-Up
📍 59 Greek Street, W1D 3DZ | 13–14 September, 10am–7pm Sat, 10am–6pm Sun
Clarins brings a splash of fun (and flavour) to Soho with its Sweet Spot Pop-Up. Enjoy complimentary iced matcha, spin-to-win games, and the chance to bag beauty goodies — including goody bags for the first 50 through the door. A colourful stop between your shopping and coffee breaks.

2. Brunch in Soho

Soho is a brunch-lover’s paradise, and Saturday is the perfect excuse to indulge.

Greek Street Live (📍5 Greek Street) – The latest addition to Soho’s live music scene, keeping the tradition alive and kicking with food, cocktails, and performances all under one roof. Their Brunch to the Beat is the star of Saturdays: two hours of fizz, mojitos, or mocktails paired with brunch favourites like Parma Ham & Pancetta Eggs Benedict, smashed avo toast, or berry-stacked pancakes — all served with a live playlist to set the vibe.
Scarlett Green (Noel Street) – Famous for its Aussie-style bottomless brunch and colourful plates that are both tasty and Instagram-ready.
Milk Beach Soho (Greek Street) – With its relaxed atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and hearty offerings like sourdough smashed avo or shakshuka, it’s a lovely brunch spot to linger.
Mildreds (Lexington Street) – A Soho institution serving up plant-based brunch dishes with big flavours — think sweetcorn fritters, pancakes, and breakfast burritos.

3. Coffee & Matcha Moments

Fuel your Soho stroll with a pit stop at one of these caffeine hotspots:

London Grand Coffee (Warwick Street) – A cosy Soho hideaway where speciality coffee meets freshly baked treats, perfect for a mid-shop recharge.
Happiness (D’Arblay Street) – The new matcha hotspot co-founded by Calum Best, already making waves with its colourful drinks and wellness vibes.
Bar Italia (Frith Street) – A Soho institution since 1949 and still buzzing day and night. Whether it’s your morning espresso or a late-night pick-me-up after gigs, Bar Italia remains the beating heart of Soho café culture.

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4. Self-Care in the City

Between pop-ups and brunch plates, take a moment for yourself at Everyone Active Marshall Street Spa & Leisure Centre. Tucked just behind Carnaby Street, this is Soho’s best-kept wellness secret. Whether you fancy a swim in the art-deco pool, time out in the sauna and steam rooms, or a luxurious spa treatment, it’s the ultimate reset button right in the heart of the West End. www.everyoneactive.com

5. Evening Wind-Down

If you’re sticking around into the evening, Soho offers endless dining options — but for a relaxed Saturday, grab a glass of wine at Antidote Wine Bar (Newburgh Street) or tuck into Italian small plates at Bocca di Lupo (Archer Street).

Your Saturday Sorted
From anti-ageing serums and iced matcha to brunch plates and spa escapes, Soho has everything you need for a perfectly balanced Saturday. Make sure to check out the pop-ups before they disappear — because some things are just too good to miss. are just too good to miss.

Written by the My Soho Times Lifestyle Team

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