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Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks, £29.50 each, really come into their own at this time of year, when you might want to do a quick and easy party make-up look – simply scribble onto the lid

This nail polish has a semi sheer holographic finish that can be used in two ways. You can apply the polish on its own to bare nails for a simple Champagne shimmer or apply over any nail polish colour

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