In the seeming blink of an eye, the holiday season is upon us once again. While a schedule of festivities balanced with well-earned rest hopefully awaits us all, a certain frenzy also tends to arise during this time. Pressure to look the part for lined up events can definitely be a factor.
However, boosting your beauty game during party season needn’t necessitate an entire overhaul. Rather, an array of nifty beauty hacks can go a long way in your arsenal for events.
For one, consider adding a touch of shimmer to your everyday make-up look. This year has seen a resurgence of club-ready beauty, and an elevated take is surprisingly simple. Brighten your inner eye corners with a shade from Chanel’s Les 9 Ombres High Intensity Eyeshadow Palettes, or dust your décolletage with Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Oud Satin Mood Scented Body Oil.
Other useful upgrades arrive in the form of amped up hair volume and getting playful with liners—for the eyes and pout alike. And of course, there’s no forgetting the potent powers of a festivity-ready scent like Diptyque’s Eau Duelle or Byredo’s Vanille Antique Perfume Extract.
Without further ado, behold Vogue Singapore’s guide to fool-proof, festive beauty hacks this season:
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A sheen of shimmer
Who says that glitter can’t be for grown-ups?
We’ve seen a resurgence of ‘club kid’-ready make-up this season, featuring lustrous formulas that sparkle and pop. Even for the illumination-shy, a light touch of shimmer is all it takes to make an interesting beauty statement.
One of the most simple ways to do so is by brightening your inner eye corners, or sweeping an iridescent shadow atop your eyelids. Alternatively, draw eyes to your kisser with a glittering lip formula, and don’t forget the come-hither appeal of a shimmering body oil.
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An opulent sillage
The party season offers a perfect excuse to get experimental with your usual perfumes. Evoking the cosiness of Christmas, warm and gourmand scents are a fitting choice.
Enveloping vanilla notes characterise some of the best options. Lush’s long-beloved Turmeric Latte and Diptyque’s Eau Duelle are both uplifting takes on the classic ingredient.
And for true opulence seekers, perfume extracts are increasing in popularity thanks to their rich concentrations. Byredo’s Vanille Antique Perfume Extract and Ex Nihilo’s Blue Talisman Extrait are both guaranteed compliment magnets.
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Head turners
Play up your crowning glory with an array of subtle, yet stunning, details this festive season.
Adding volume to your hair is one of the most effective ways to look party-ready. Kevin.Murphy’s Body.Builder is a lightweight mousse that adds extra body with each spray, while Ouai’s Wave Spray enhances strands with beach-esque texture.
Alternatively, make a sleek statement with an updo. The slicked back bun is still a classic go-to, as is a pulled back high ponytail. A styling lotion will keep the look secure—and don’t forget a finishing spritz of fragrant hair mist.
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All in the lines
Sometimes, it’s the finest of details that can play up an everyday make-up look.
If you’re usually not one to gravitate towards bold eye looks, switch things up with a slick of jewel-toned eyeliner (all the better vis-à-vis slight smudging, for an ‘indie sleaze’ effect). A pastel liquid liner is also the perfect tool for drawing out an intriguing cat-eye, with the lighter shade offsetting the shape’s typical drama.
Of course, there’s no overlooking lip liner for an optimal pout. Consider overlining for maximal volume enhancement, or playing things up with a slightly deeper or contrasting shade.
