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Christmas Partywear Makeup

23 November 2016

With Christmas parties only a few weeks away, we want to prepare you for the occasion so you can feel fabulous and #OwnTheParty. We’ve already helped you plan your outfit in our ‘8 of the Best Party Dresses’ post, so today we’re providing some beauty inspiration with our favourite recommendations of the best partywear makeup. We appreciate that make-up isn’t for everyone, but if you’re looking to add a little extra glamour to your look this party season, then a touch of beauty products could create the look you’re searching for!

For the EYES

For the EYES

Similar to the little black dress, the smoky eye is a timeless classic. It may seem hard to achieve at first, but with a little practice you too could be a smoky eye pro. The trick is to only add a small amount of product and make sure you blend it well with a small make-up brush. It’s easy to add more if you want a bolder look, but it’s difficult to take off without ruining the rest of your make up! The Max Factor Masterpiece Nude Palette is the perfect option for Christmas party season. The gold and metallic colour palette will allow your eyes to really make a statement whilst still looking natural

For the EYELASHES

Mascara is the most important tool you need to look bright-eyed in the morning, just a small amount can really brighten up your entire face! Mascara can be used in different ways to create the illusion of wider, longer, bigger or thicker lashes. Thanks to advanced curling wands, mascaras such as Maybelline Push Up Drama can bring all the glamour you need to the Christmas party. Available in Brown, Black and waterproof; there’s an option for all eyes.

For the EYELASHES
For the LIPS

For the LIPS

Nothing says Christmas like a statement red lip. If you shy away from bold lip colours all year, the Christmas party is the one night of the year you can dare a bold lip without feeling too ‘out-there’. A red lip can be tricky – especially as it’s so easy to make a mess! That’s why we love the LOreal Paris Infallible Matte Max Lip PenSay. This product applies like a felt tip pen, meaning you can get a much more precise line and feel like you have much more control over the application of the lipstick.

For the FACE

Last year the must-have beauty product on the scene was the ‘BB cream’; a tinted moisturiser combined with anti-aging formulas. But now there’s a new beauty product taking the world by storm – the CC cream! CC stands for colour correction cream, meaning the formula will even out your skin giving you a flawless complexion, blurring out any redness or blemishes. The LOreal Paris Nude Magigue CC Cream Anti Redness is the perfect base for your Christmas party face, you can dance the night away and your face will still look fabulous all night long!

For the FACE
For the CHEEKS

For the CHEEKS

Blusher is key to creating some definition in your face. A light blush can leave you looking refreshed and revitalised – even if you’re not feeling that way! Application is key to getting an even colour and placement. When using compact or loose powder blusher, opt for a blusher or bronzer brush as it is able to gather up the powder more effectively than a warm finger. This will give you that beautiful and natural even finish. Try Revlon Blush in Haute Pink for your Christmas party look.

For the NAILS

Give your hands a little winter makeover with a touch of colour. Painting your nails can often seem like a chore, especially if the paint chips after a short 5 minutes! Choosing a strong formula is essential for your party look; Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Belle of the Ball is an excellent formula that will be sure to last you through the week! The name doesn’t lie, you’ll be sure to feel like the belle of the ball in this shimmery purple shade.

or the NAILS