5 Make-up Heroes to Add to Your Party Beauty Wardrobe
Words by Maya Avram
We all have our tried-and-true beauty heroes – from the barely-there skin tint to the ultimate nude lip liner. However, come festive season, even the most reliable routine deserves a little zhuzh – cue the party make-up wardrobe. Curated with glamour, glow and after-dark allure in mind, this edit spotlights the most dazzling essentials to elevate your look for every soirée on your calendar.
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Eyes
YSL Couture Mini Clutch Mini Eyeshadow Palette
Four tonal shades come together in this versatile palette from YSL, designed to sculpt and illuminate your eyes with a single sweep. Featuring matte, satin and sparkling finishes, the Couture Mini Clutch Mini Eyeshadow Palette offers endless options, whether you're dialling up the drama (hello, mascara) or keeping things refined. Housed in a quilted compact inspired by the maison’s iconic accessories, it’s as much a fashion statement as it is a beauty essential.
Face
A beautiful base anchors any party look, and this year, it’s all about a luminous, soft-focus complexion.
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
The base beauty insiders swear by, Armani’s award-winning Luminous Silk Foundation is the secret to a captivating party look. “During the holidays, you want that radiant, candlelit glow – and this delivers it effortlessly,” says Martyna Parzniewska, beauty regional make-up artist for the brand. Infused with moisture-boosting glycerine and powered by Micro-fil technology, the lightweight formula envelops the skin and catches the light, holding its own throughout the night.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
A masterclass in capturing the light, Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Blush is more than a shimmer – it’s radiance. Fusing vivid pigment with the brand’s Photoluminescent Technology, it imparts a soft-focus flush that glows from within. The marbled formula is hand-blended for a unique finish, delivering dimension and luminosity.
Lips
Whether you lean matte or glossy, the right red is a party season essential that doesn’t just complete your look, but defines the mood entirely.
Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick
No festive edit is complete without a power red. Prada Beauty’s Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick in ‘Lava’ delivers bold pigment and a modern matte finish that feels as good as it looks. Enriched with bifidus extract and jojoba oil, it glides on effortlessly and stays impeccable while you dance the night away.
Tools
A long-lasting make-up look starts with great tools. From brushes that blend like a dream to those that sculpt with precision, these make-up kit essentials are the quiet power players behind every party-perfect look.
Exclusive
Bobbi Brown The Signature Brush Collection
To master make-up like the pros, start with their tools. Exclusive to Harrods, The Signature Brush Collection from Bobbi Brown brings together the brushes you need for seamless application, from buffing base to blending shadow. Housed in a sleek, limited-edition case, this curated set is designed to travel with you, ensuring every touch-up feels as polished as the first.
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