Make-up must-haves to take you through the festive season and beyond
WORDS: STEPHANIE MAYLOR
Hide and chic
Burning the candle at both ends? Hide signs of burnout with a sweep of Collection Lasting Perfection Hydrating Serum Concealer, £4.99, Superdrug, under each eye. With kangaroo paw flower extract, this pares down puffiness and expertly masks dark circles.
Case study
Palettes are a great way to experiment with your eyes. Barry M Mini Cream Eyeshadow Palette The Nudes, £6.99, barrym.com, is rich with wearable neutrals, from champagne to chocolate.
Lip service
NYX Professional This is Milky Gloss, £7.50, Superdrug, is a treat for dry, winter-worn lips.
The creamy, glassy colour is infused with vegan milk to deliver 12 hours of moisture.
Draw the line
Over-lining your lips slightly, especially above the Cupid’s bow, is a quick way to boost fullness. Catrice Cosmetics Plumping Lip Liner, £2.50, justmylook.com, also benefits from peppermint oil to plump lips further.
Prime time
If you’re suffering with redness and sensitivity in the cold snap, Essence Redness Reducer Primer, £3.60, Wilko, will neutralise any flushing and even out your complexion ready for make-up.
You’re blushing
When it comes to blusher, cream textures offer a more luminous, flattering finish.
Max Factor Miracle Pure Cream Blush, £9.99, Superdrug, has added moisturising ingredients, designed to boost radiance.
Molten mani
Brown is the colour du jour for nails this season. With a luxurious metallic finish, Mavala Nail Colour in Sevilla, £6.20, nailpolishdirect.co.uk, is warm, flatte
