From graphic liners to high-shine glosses, we’ve got everything you need for some full festive glam
This article is sponsored by Essie, Fenty Beauty, NYX Professional Makeup, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal Paris & Fenty Skin
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here – party season! If you’re anything like us, you’ll love nothing more than getting glam and experimenting with different looks. To prepare you for the busy season ahead, we’ve handpicked some festive beauty essentials to put on your radar. We’ve even given you the glow-down with not one, but two, showstopping looks - think glitter, bold eye looks and flawless skin.
Look 1: Merry & Bright
Adding pops of colour and glitter to your make-up looks is a total no-brainer during party season, which is why this “Merry & Bright” look certainly fulfils the brief when it comes to festive glam. Find out how to recreate this look, following these five quick and easy steps.
Step One:
Glam make-up and a sleek hairstyle go hand in hand. So, it’s only right you start your festive look by giving your locks a refresh with the L'Oréal Magic Retouch Brown Temporary Instant Grey Root Concealer Spray. Say goodbye to roots, even out your hairline, reduce the appearance of greys and pop it in your bag for an on-the-go quick fix - It’s the world’s No.1* root concealer for a reason!
Step Two:
Now it’s time to mesmer-eyes with a show-stopping base. Bright colours and sparkling shimmers are the epitome of the festive season and the pro-level NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette – Brights has this in abundance. Packed with 16 high-performance eyeshadows, you can glow all out with radiant reds or take your look to new brights with blissful blues.
Step Three:
Make your look last from pre-party to after-party with the NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Eyeliner. Achieve effortless liquid lines in just one stroke using the slender brush tip. The intense pigment and waterproof formula, available in black or brown, gives you a defined finished so you’re always photoshoot ready. Whether you want to go fine and natural or broad and bold- the look is always up to you!
Step Four:
If you want to drink, kiss and hair flip the night away you need to lock-in those lips with a no smudge, no budge gloss. The NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud Long Lasting Lip Gloss gives your lips extra-long-wear show-stopping shine. of show-stopping shine. Pair the high-pigment base coat, infused with lip-loving oils, with the ultra-reflective & non-sticky top coat and cue the “what gloss are you wearing?” comments.
Step Five:
Bring your fabulously festive look together by adding a pop of colour to your nails. Adorn them with the iconic Essie Winter Collection Apres Chic. This platinum silver shade is complete with a strong metallic finish, reminiscent of a winter wonderland. The wide brush makes flawless application easy – the perfect finishing touch!
Look 2: Sultry & Sparkles
Dare to be different with a bold smokey eye and a statement lip. This “Sultry & Sparkles” look has it all and is sure to make a statement at your next Christmas party. Why not try it for yourself using our six quick and easy steps?
Step One:
When it comes to skin prep, hydration and SPF protection make a great team, right? This is why the Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF30 is the skincare saviour you need to start off your glam looks. Not only does it apply invisibly on all skin tones, without any chalkiness (see you later flashback!) - it also absorbs instantly into the skin, so you can enjoy long-lasting hydration as you party on into the night.
Step Two:
Set foundations in place for the perfect festive look, thanks to Fenty’s PRO FILT’R Soft Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation. You no longer have to worry about fighting heat, sweat and shine as its climate adaptive technology quickly gets to work. Did we mention there’s also 50 inclusive long lasting soft matte shades – what’s not to love?
Step Three:
There’s no time for shine during party season. If you want long-lasting make-up, you’ll need to put the Fenty Invisimatte Instant Setting and Blotting Powder on your radar (word on the street it’s Rihanna’s favourite!). The universal shade works for all skin tones, with a lightweight formula that glides on to set your look in place and blot out any unwanted shine throughout the night.
Step Four:
Supercharge your sultry make-up look with a bold eye and seductive wing. Packed with 12 show-stopping shades, the Fenty Beauty Bomb Posse Mega Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette has everything you need to create a range of looks using matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. The longwear, crease-resistant formula blends smoothly to give you wow-worthy looks time and time again.
Step Five:
Pucker up because it’s time to top off your look with a statement lip. Layer the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer over your favourite lipstick for an instant pop of explosive shine. If you want to fulfil the sultry brief, we recommend the shade “Hot Chocolit” – a sheer, rich brown that looks good enough to eat (although we wouldn’t recommend this!).
Step Six:
Compliment your festive look with a touch of fragrant flair. The Estée Lauder Infinite Sky Eau de Parfum Spray is confident, sensual and sure to leave a lasting impression on the dancefloor. Spritz the addictive amber scent over your party season looks and become the centre of attention.
Now you’ve got your festive looks on lock, it’s time for party season to get underway…
*Source: ©2018 Nielsen Data, value and unit sales, Hair Colour – 52 w/e December 2018. 40 Countries covered accounting for 85% world GNI
