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THE BEAUTY OF CHRISTMAS

Party season is almost here and if there’s ever a time to go all out with your glam, it's now. From flawless foundations that won’t fade after a night of dancing to illuminating highlighters to keep your glow all night long, these are the makeup heroes our in-house beauty expert Jacqueline Oddoye (@thehandsofjayy_) swears by.

THE BASE

For me, creating the best all-nighter party look must start with a good base! This will help with longevity throughout whatever you have planned. Starting off with a primer, my recommendation is the YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer which helps evening out the skin as well as having advanced blurring technology, creating an ideal canvas for your makeup.

THE HIGHLIGHTER

One of my favourite products currently is the NU Halo Tint Highlighter. There are many different ways you can use this but I’m enjoying using it mixed with a moisturiser underneath foundation. It's also great as a liquid eyeshadow as the product dries down into a powdery texture and it doesn’t budge – amazing for a long night out!

THE FOUNDATION

Depending on your skin type, you may need to use either a matte or dewy foundation. Lancôme offers the Teint Idôle Ultra Wear in a natural matte finish and the Ultra Wear Care & Glow. YSL has the All Hours Foundation which has a new formula providing a 24hr breathable matte finish, and the Touche Eclat Le Teint Foundation if you’re looking for that healthy glow. All these foundations are buildable, so it’s best to start with a small amount and build up to your satisfaction. You can apply 1 to 2 pumps and still achieve that full coverage look.

THE LIPS
If you want your lips to pop a classic rouge is always a good idea. For a matte finish I’m loving the Tatouage Couture Lipstick from YSL, and for a luminous appearance L'Absolu from Lancôme is a hit.

THE EYES

I would recommend you either go big on the lips and subtle on the eyes, or the other way around as having too much makeup might end up overwhelming your features. Lancôme’s Hypnôse Drama Eyeshadow Palette in French Nude is perfect to create a natural look, while the Hypnôse Stylo Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick gives you a lovely metallic glow that you can easily touch-up throughout the night. For a dramatic cateye nothing beats the Hypnôse Artliner’s precision. To finish make sure your eyelashes look extra-long and full of volume with YSL’s Effet Faux Cils Mascara.

THE SCENT

Spritz the halls with boughs of delicious aromas. From intoxicating florals to smoky and woody, your party look is not complete without a signature fragrance.