As the song goes: ’tis the season to get drunk with your colleagues off free table wine and make a complete tit of yourself.
I had my Christmas party last week, but if you’re one of the lucky ones who still has yours to come (the closer your party is to Christmas = the more time you have off to recover from your shame, winner winner) then here are a few must-haves to ensure you look your best, even if you’re not acting it.
Non-SPF Foundation
Any photos that are taken during your Christmas party are likely to be a bit embarrassing, but one embarrassment you won’t have to face if you follow this tip is tanned-body-white-face syndrome. If you’s ever had a photo taken with a flash and found that you suffered from this effect then it’s because your foundation has an SPF in. Choose one without an SPF, such as my beloved NARS Sheer Glow and your base will look even and flawless.
Bold Lipstick
A bold lip is a must-have all throughout the Christmas season and especially at a party. To prevent any Joker-esque smearing after a couple of glasses of cheap Prosecco, though, make sure the product is long-lasting. This Lord and Berry 20100 lipstick crayon* applies smoothly and feels moisturising but also has amazng pigmentation and lasting power. Plus what’s better than red lips at Christmas? Nothing, that’s the answer, nothing (except maybe pigs in blankets).
Glam Eyes
The rule that you should do eyes or lips goes out of the window at Christmas parties (if it ever exists at all – not in my world, friends) as it’s all about full on glamour. Lord and Berry’s Inkglam Liquid Eyeliner* provides the perfect feline flick, and this waterproof version won’t budge no matter how sweaty you get shaking your thang. The tapered tip also lets you create a really precise line with ease. Finally, no night out is complete without some false lashes. Grab some extra-dramatic ones for the Christmas season, like these Maximise double lashes from Eye Candy* – they’re perfect for fluttering at some badly-chosen colleague under the mistletoe. What? IT’S TRADITION.
These are my Christmas party make-up tips, but what are yours? Let me know in the comments!
Love these tips, red lipstick during the Christmas season is a must! Great post. Xx
The Style Icon
The Lord & Berry lip crayon looks like such a gorgeous shade!
It’s BEAUTIFUL, I wore it out for Boxing Day and it was so vibrant and long-lasting 🙂 xx
I adore those eye lashes! Nars is definitely my favourite foundation also, love these tips! xx
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I wore them on Boxing Day and they gave SUCH a nice dramatic effect 🙂 xx
thanks for these! definitely skipping on spf!
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Glad you found them useful Pam 🙂 xx
I did not know that SPF in foundation could cause ‘ghost face’ – thanks for the tip! Those eyelashes look great. They aren’t something I normally wear but thinking of getting some for the festive season and those look really nice 🙂
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I only learned it about six months ago and I’m SO happy I know now! I love false lashes, and I’m sure you’d look gorgeous with them 🙂 xx
These are such brilliant tips! Love Nars Sheer Glow, it’s a great one!
Katya | The Beauty Harbour
Isn’t it just 🙂 xx
I love Sheer Glow 🙂 it just has the perfect satin finish! I’ve been using false lashes so much more lately for going out as well xx
Jasmine Talks Beauty
I swear by them on nights out, and they’re starting to creep more into my daytime looks too..! xx
I literally never knew that about the SPF foundation! Such a handy tip. I’ll pick up one without today ready for NYE xx
Jess | http://www.jessicajoseph.co.uk
I didn’t either until this year, never knew why my face would look so different in certain photos! Such a better look now haha xx
I swear by sheer glow its such an amazing foundation if people dont have it in their lives they really need to get it
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I agree, I’ve just bought Double Wear to try and I’m already missing Sheer Glow a bit :'( xx
Awesome picks! Definitely could not live without falsies and a good base for the party season. 🙂
Alyson | The Beauty Vanity
Absolutely, I couldn’t imagine a night out without my lashes! xx