Party Make-up Game Changers

The party season is in full swing, with celebrations and catch-ups popping up everywhere. With all these glamorous parties on the horizon, it’s the time to fully leave the natural look alone, and start practicing those most dramatic, flirtatious looks.

Trust us: nobodies going to turn up to a party with a natural lash and bare lips. It’s all about embracing rich colors, glowy textures and sophisticated touches of sparkle.

Want to know our top 10 game changing party make-up essentials for that instant glam update? We’ve shared them below, with a very strong reason as to why we believe they have earnt their place in this hot list!

1. 

   Dry Oil Shimmer

   The easiest way to add a glowing and glistening effect to the skin is with a shimmering dry oil, and this rich golden liquid from Nuxe is our new favorite.

   This oil has a unique super-activated formula combining 30% precious plant oils and vitamin E which nourish and soften face, body and hair whilst adding that dazzling touch. Just apply onto the skin, massage in, and let your skin have it’s on gleam!

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2. 

   High Intensity Eye Sheen

   A long-wearing high intensity shimmer eye shadow is the key look for any type of party you’re attending. A deep shade with a glimmering texture is all you need to transform your eyes – a single sweep completely overhauls your natural look to a party look!

   This silky, light-as-air 100% pure bareMinerals powder gives you the gentlest, purest eye color with a velvety smooth finish. , avoiding any pulling or tugging of the eye area, offering stay-true color that won’t smudge, run or fade away.

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3. 

   Pukka Up

   Behind every strong lip color is a long-lasting, smoothing base which helps it stay put. If the base doubles up as a fixing gloss too, you’ve got a real handbag essential!

   And that’s why we love Eve Lom’s ever-coveted Kiss Mix. Use it under lipstick as a moisturizing base, on its own for a softening pearlized sheen, or over lip-color for a slick of protective shine. Kissy kissy!

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4. 

   First Base

   Avoid that sliding party face with a super smooth primer, and one which encourages a flawless complexion. Our recommendation has to be the cult Hydra Veil Primer from Illamasqua. It’s huge across the UK and Europe, so keep your eye on the brand!

   This primer in particular is enriched with Microalgae and Vitamins C and B3, infusing hydration whilst calming the skin. The perfect smoothing and plumping base to help foundation stay put all night long!

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5. 

   Cheeky Tint

   During the party season, it’s all about handbag sized heroes. You pop them in your bag, and you can re-apply to your hearts content, all through the night. A good one to own is a lip and cheek tiny, in a build-able rosy color.

   The RMS Lip2Cheek mineral stain provides a sheer wash of colour that can be built up for an intense makeup finish. Just dab and on blend in, whether you’ve stopped for a mirror break or you’re mid-way through conversation (or dancing!)

    

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6. 

   Line It Up

   Line and define your eyes before you hit the party with a long-lasting waterproof liner. A waterproof option avoids smudging and smearing all over your eyelids (and beyond!), and this fine tip liner from Stila is so easy to apply.

   Stila’s Morning To Moonlight Waterproof Eyeliner Trio combines two waterproof eyeliners with a waterproof liquid eyeliner to help you achieve natural or dramatic eye makeup looks that last all day and night.

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7. 

   Lighten Up

   If the whole ‘highlighting’ technique confuses you, strip it back and go simple. A sweeping of powder highlighter is easy to apply and gives striking results, so don’t get too caught up in all the cream versions.

   Just keep a highlighting palette to hand at each party, such as TheBalm’s Manizer Sisters Highlighters and lightly apply a touch to the upper cheeks and any area to replicate the light shining on the face.

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8. 

   Lightly Bronze

   All you need to warm up your skin and radiate that healthy glow is a good old mineral bronzing powder. Caudalies version is an ultra-matte powder blended with skin-loving mineral pigments that add warmth to your face, smoothing out your complexion and evening out skin tone.

   A light dusting is all that’s needed to give your face that healthy, warmer glow!

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9. 

   Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Mascara 8ml

   Party make-up wouldn’t be complete without attention to the lashes! Opt for the darkest, most dramatic mascara to replicate the look of false lashes.

   This To Die For Lashes mascara is a lengthening and voluminous mascara in one, with a wide spread brush to get deep down the lash root.

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10. 

    Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray

    The finishing touch to your party face lies within an effective setting spray – the perfect product to keep your makeup game strong!

    This ultra-fine mist from Skindinavia will keep your makeup looking fresh and flawless for up to 16 hours. It’s weightless formula prevents fading and meltdown, so you look as fresh at the end of the night as you did for your arrival.

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