All That Glitters
If you can’t wear a hint of glitter at Christmas, when can you? Worried about looking like a disco ball? Think glitter’s only for festivals? Think again. A multi-faceted shimmer in a deep jewel shade or luxe metallic is a dramatic, festive look that’s easy to achieve.
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Trinny London
Eyetallics, £18
These clever, easy-to-use pots of shimmering colour promise maximum pay-off. Buy them here.
Mac
Shadeshifting Duo Chrome Eyeshadow, £17.50
These clever dual-coloured pots from Mac offer a kaleidoscope of colour in multi-pearlescent pigments. Buy them here.
Laura Mercier
Caviar Stick Eye Colour, £13
An easy ‘draw on’ stick in a range of celestial metallics, it is perfect for those looking for a hint of shimmer. Buy it here.
Smouldering Eyes
Statement, smouldering eyes are a classic ‘go-to’ party look. Pair with flawless skin and a nude lip for a modern take and forget black – it’s Christmas! Pick a colour palette that compliments your eye colour for a fun twist.
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Vieve
The Muse Palette, £43
A versatile party palette of burnt terracottas and deep smouldering berry tones, with a couple of pans of shimmer to add a final flourish of sparkle. Buy it here.
Hindash
Beautopsy Palette, £59
These clever ombre pans from Hindash make for a fool-proof smoky eye, from a pop of pink to a festive red. Buy it here.
Charlotte Tilbury
Easy Eye Palette Super Nudes, £45
If you’re looking to create a classic smouldering look, Charlotte Tilbury has taken the guess work out for you with an edit of finely milled pigment across a range of gradually deepening nudes. Available from cashmere cream to a deep inky black. Buy it here.
Timeless Glamour
An all-out old-school Hollywood look is a failsafe showstopper, keeping skin velvety soft with a soft glow and eyes framed but minimal. Finish with a statement red or berry lip for real party glamour.
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Pat McGrath Labs
Matte Trance Lipstick £35
True. Traffic. Stopping. Glamour. Trust Pat McGrath, the queen of pigment, to give us a deep, saturated matte red lip in the perfect vintage shade. If you’re looking to up the ante, red lips paired with a silver eye shadow make the perfect festive pairing. Buy it here.
Lancome
L’Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Lipstick, £27.50
If you are looking for failsafe application for lip touch ups on the go, this cleverly shaped applicator from Lancome makes reapplying a breeze. In fourteen shades, this lightweight ink formula does not budge… even under the mistletoe. Buy it here.
Sisley
Phyto Rouge Lipstick, £41
A colour-saturated formula, with conditioning natural oils, perfect for dry winter skin. Buy it here.
By Lydia Mansi
December 2021
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