Party Make-up: Save V Splurge
It doesn't have to cost a fortune to look glamorous this party season. We've found the top pick of beauty treats, and their penny-pinching partners. Will you save or splurge?
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Every now and again, a beauty product comes along that's so gorgeous, you just have to have it. This is one of them. Not only will it look great on your dressing table, the soft, perfumed shimmer it leaves on your skin is perfect for party season.
Guerlain Vol de Nuit, £49, available nationwide
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If it's an all-over party shimmer that you're after, you can always rely on Bobbi Brown's signature product: the Shimmer Brick. This special edition is adorable.
Bobbi Brown Party Shimmer Brick, £32.50, www.bobbibrown.co.uk
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Benefit have once again added to their line of fabulous box blushers. And Hervana's one of our favourites to date, leaving a soft, girly, heavenly blush.
Benefit Hervana, £23.50, www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk
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It's an oldie but a goodie: are there any ladies out there who've never owned a Little Round Pot? Get one, immediately.
Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush, Rose Frisson, £7.49, available nationwide
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A splash of colour on the eyes is a must for party season: go for a modern take on smoky eyes by adding a metallic colour.
Avon True Colour Glitz & Glamour, £8.50, www.avonshop.co.uk
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Mix and match these metallic hues for a sparkling make-up look. You can create the perfect smoky shadow by working up through the shades.
MUA Extreme Metallics, £3, Available at selected Superdrug stores
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Technically a sparkling shadow, we'll be using this stunning product as a metallic liner over our favourite kohl pencil for a shimmering finish.
Girogio Armani Eyes To Kill, £24.50, available nationwide
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For a stand-out party look, apply a line of this penny-pinching liner above and below the lash-line.
Fashionista Gel Eyeliner, £6, available at selected Superdrug stores
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Your nails need to be party-ready, too! This season we'll be wearing rich, jewel tones with a hint of subtle sparkle.
Dior Vernis in Apparat, £17, available nationwide
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This golden-toned purple polish is just screaming to be worn dancing.
Avon Nailwear Pro in Violetta Sparkle, £6, www.avonshop.co.uk
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A golden, bronzed glow is the most important part of your party look. This stunning compact by Clarins is a show-stopper.
Clarins Passion Face Palette, £35, www.clarins.co.uk
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If you've ever wondered how models & A-listers get that glowing finish - they're probably using one of MAC's Mineralized Skinfinishes. This one's made to party.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Gold Deposit, £20.50, www.maccosmetics.co.uk
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For this season's party pout, we're plumping for a popping pink. Like this one, by Dior. Unashamedly girly and perfect for mistletoe situations.
Rouge Dior in Fuchsia Star, £21, available nationwide
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We can't say enough good things about Kate Moss' debut lipstick line for Rimmel. This hot pink shade is our pick, but they're all fabulous, darling.
Kate Moss for Rimmel London Lipstick in 02, £5.49, www.boots.com
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Perfect your eye make-up look with a sweeping of this rich, sumptuous mascara for a flutter-ly fabulous finish.
Estee Lauder Suptious Extreme Mascara, £22, for stockists call 0870 034 2566
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So so so scandal-eyes. Turn heads with thick, full lashes, courtesy of this bargain formula. We never leave home without ours.
Rimmel London ScandalEyes Mascara, £6.99, available nationwide
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Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with colour, so what better way to get stuck in than with a party palette? Smashbox have produced the pick of the pack this season with this shadow collection.
Smashbox Click You're It Holiday Palette, £44, www.debenhams.com
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Fans of Strictly will be thrilled to hear that the make-up line to accompany the show is equally fun and fabulous. The colours are high-pigment and great value for money.
Strictly Fab-u-lous, £20, www.boots.com
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Make an instant impact with these silver lashes. From king of lashes Shu - they're Umeura-mazing.
Shu Uemura Flase Lashes in Cosmic Chains, £27, www.shuuemua.co.uk
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Spin a seductive web with these metallic lashes by We Are Faux.
We Are Faux, Silver Spell, £20, www.wearefaux.com
