MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with American singer and actress Taylor Momsen to create a gritty make-up look for her 2025 rock version of holiday song ‘Where Are You Christmas?’
Momsen’s band, The Pretty Reckless, have released a rock version of the popular Christmas song to celebrate the 25th anniversary of festive movie The Grinch – where the actress famously sang the song as character Cindy Lou Who.
Offering a darker, adult take on the song from her childhood role, Momsen wanted a rock-chic make-up look to match and teamed up with the Estée Lauder Companies-owned cosmetics brand to create it.
In the music video, Momsen rocks smoky eyes and bold lips – “blending grunge with holiday sparkle”, read a statement from MAC Cosmetics.
Products used to create the look include MAC Studio Fix foundation, Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Black Mirror and M·A·Cimal Sleek Satin Lipstick Unexpected Red.
Plus, Bounce & Gleam Highlighter in Butterglam, Jelly Shine Eye Shadow in Sparkle Sparkle and Glimmer for Breakfast, and Lip Pencil in Cherry.
“The self-proclaimed MAC [Cosmetics] girl, who credits her signature smoky eye look to Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Black Mirror, rocks a bold red lip and smouldering eye look that reflects her character’s rebellious spirit as well as her own,” read a statement from MAC Cosmetics.
“The iconic smoky eye you kids know developed in my early teen years,” says Taylor Momsen.
“It is a part of my identity at this point.”
Beauty brands have been tapping into the holiday spirit with fun Christmas marketing campaigns.
UK health and beauty retailer Boots has reimagined classic fairytales in its festive campaign, while Charlotte Tilbury has landed singer Celine Dion to star in its 2025 holiday marketing.
Beauty retail giant Sephora, meanwhile, has tapped ‘All I want for Christmas is You’ singer Mariah Carey to star in its 2025 holiday campaign.
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