Ring in the new year in style with our ultimate how-to guide
This article is sponsored by Mylee, Garnier, Hero, Batiste, Andrew Fitzsimons, OPI, BYOMA, TRESemmé, e.l.f. SKIN, Pantene, Aussie & L'Oréal Paris
The clock is ticking, and the party season’s finale is almost here! Whether you’re popping the bubbly at a big bash, hosting a cosy get-together or staying snug on the sofa with someone special, New Year’s Eve is your chance to sparkle – and Boots has your back.
From radiant skin to head-turning hair and flawless finishing touches, our step-by-step guide is here to help you shine bright as you welcome in the new year.
Ready to get the party started?
Step 1: Start with your skin
Every flawless make-up look starts with a great base – and that means happy, healthy skin. Prep like a pro and get your glow on with these skincare heroes.
Best for: Prepping your skin
Try: e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
• Size: 56.5g
Sweep away every trace of make-up, SPF or post-party glitter and start fresh with this dreamy balm. Infused with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides, it hydrates while gently cleansing, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth and refreshed. This is your go-to for a fresh start!
Best for: A luminous base
Try: Garnier Vitamin C Serum
• Size: 30ml
Say hello to radiant, party-ready skin with this powerful brightening serum. Packed with 3.5% vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid, it targets dark spots and dullness, leaving your skin looking visibly even and glowing. And the best part? It absorbs quickly, leaving no sticky residue – just luminous results.
Best for: Priming your lips
Try: BYOMA Barrier Boosting Rescue Duo
Contains:
• BYOMA Barrier+ Repair Treatment 50ml
• BYOMA Liptide Lip Mask 5ml
Bring fresh life to winter-worn skin with this duo of dermatologist-approved barrier rescue essentials. Infused with a tri-ceramide complex and barrier lipids to deliver instant calming relief, this set repairs dry skin while hydrating and restoring your skin barrier, leaving skin and lips super nourished and oh-so soft.
Best for: Tackling blemishes
Try: Hero Mighty Patch Original
• Size: 24 patches
Pimple emergency? Hero to the rescue. Hero Mighty Patch Original works overnight to help improve the appearance of pimples in six to eight hours.** These patches are dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin to help prevent from picking, popping and touching. Don’t pop it, patch it.
Step 2: Treat your hair
Who needs a salon appointment when you’ve got these haircare saviours stocked in your bathroom cabinet? Give your locks the VIP treatment at home and get ready to turn heads on the big night.
Best for: Reviving damaged hair
Try: Pantene Bond Repair Treatment
• Size: 150ml
Whether you’re going for curls, waves, or straight locks, this treatment is your secret weapon for stronger, healthier-looking hair. Packed with biotin and Pro-V Nutri Pearls, it targets damage and restores resilience to every strand – perfect for party season.
Best for: Hydrating thirsty tresses
Try: Aussie Miracle Moist Bundle
Contains:
• Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo 300ml
• Aussie Miracle Moist Vegan Hair Conditioner 200ml
• Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Vegan Deep Hair Treatment 225ml
Quench your hair with this bundle of hair-loving treats. Enriched with macadamia nut oil, the shampoo, conditioner and deep treatment trio leaves your locks bouncy, shiny and oh-so-soft.
Best for: Super-sleek locks
Try: L'Oréal Paris Elvive At-Home Glossing Set
Contains:
• L'Oréal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Sulphate Free Shampoo 200ml
• L'Oréal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Conditioner for Dull Hair 150ml
• L'Oréal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Rinse-Off 5 Minute Lamination Treatment 200ml
• L'Oréal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Leave-In Serum 150ml
Turn up the shine and say goodbye to lacklustre lengths with this complete glossing kit. The glycolic acid intensely hydrates, smooths and seals to give you a salon-worthy glaze from the comfort of your home.
Step 3: Don’t forget the styling saviours
Want your hair to hold up through every dance move and midnight toast? Keep your style in tip top shape with these must-haves.
Best for: Prepping hair against heat
Try: TRESemmé Care & Protect Heat Defence Spray
Keep your hair sleek and protected no matter how many times you style it this party season. This spray shields your locks from heat damage while styling to reduce breakage, so you can blow-dry, straighten and curl with confidence.
Step 4: Nail the look
No New Year’s outfit is complete without a manicure to match. Perfect your look with these mani must-haves.
Best for: Chip-free gel manis
Try: Mylee The Mighty Mani Kit
Contains:
• Grande LED lamp
• Four Gel Polishes
• Wooden Cuticle Sticks
• Lint-Free Wipes
• Nail Block Buffers
• 2-in-1 Nail Prep & Wipe
• Gel Remover
Create salon-worthy nails at home with this all-in-one kit, including everything you need to get a long-lasting gel finish, from nail prep formula to an LED curing lamp. This kit is easy to use and oh-so glam, with four beautiful shades of polish to choose from.
So, whether you’re glowing up for a midnight toast or getting ready to dance the night away, it’s time to sparkle, shine and make 2025 your most glamorous year yet. After more beauty inspiration? Find out how to glow from day-to-night with ease, master a statement bold berry lip or recreate the hottest party season looks with our expert guides.
