8 Party Essentials You Must Have In Your Beauty Kit This Season

Written by Shirin Mehdi, BA  • 

It’s December again! Another year just went by, and it’s time to celebrate, which means a whole lot of parties. While you might be stocking up on your makeup basics to ensure you are abreast with the theme of the month, here is a list of must-haves in your beauty kit this season.

1. The Cool Foundation-Concealer Hybrid

Anything that can multitask is always a favorite, and this one surely has our vote. Clinique’s 2-in-1 Beyond Perfecting Foundation+Concealer works amazingly well not only in covering up spots, blemishes, and dark circles but also in evening out the skin tone and giving you a perfect base to work with.

[ Recommended Read: How To Use Concealer As A Foundation

2. The Magic Powder

Setting powder is the only trick to that instant wake-me-up glow without looking painted or caked. It works not only as a mattifier but also as a touch-up tool. Our pick is Chanel’s Healthy Glow Sheer Color with SPF 15 that is sure to give your skin a fresh look and subtle sheen.

3. The Luster Locks Solution

When you decide to attend that party at short notice, and then realize that your tresses are in no way ready to hit the floor, all you need is the Kérastase K Powder Bluff Dry Shampoo. A little spritz on your roots, a little tousling, and you are all set to go!

4. The Shiny Highlighter

When those disco lights manage to catch each and every facial feature you wish to flaunt, making you look and feel like an absolute diva, all you need is the right amount of daubing of that highlighter. The tip of your nose, the area above the cheekbones, and the arches of your brows are where all the highlighting magic happens. Benefit’s High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer is just what you need to create that magic on the dance floor.

Watch this video to learn how to apply highlighter makeup.

5. The Defining Lipstick

All a woman needs is one lipstick that will turn her from drab to fab. While it is usually the bold and beautiful red that does the trick, it’s time to ditch the classic and pick something that is more in sync with the latest trends. And what better than Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Insolent Plum? Plum is trending this fall, and it also has maroon undertones that work very well with Indian skin tones. Want more? Well, its glossy pay-off makes the lipstick a perfect party companion.

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6. The Versatile Eye Palette

A taupe base, a little shimmer, or a dramatic burgundy smoky eye ­no matter what look you want, you need to have a palette that supports it. The best option – L’Oréal Paris’ La Palette Nude. The palette contains 10 shades in the perfect combination of shine and pigment.

Want to get that perfect smoky eye look? Watch this video.

7. Eyelash Drama

If you want soft, well-defined lashes for a sit-down dinner or dramatic, over-the-top lashes that give you the right amount of oomph for that wild night out, you must opt for MAC’s waterproof Haute and Naughty Mascara. It has a dual wiper system that will allow you to achieve just about any lash look you want.

[ Recommended Read: How to Apply Mascara Like A Pro ]

8. The Face Off

The last thing you want to do after a long night of partying is following a painstakingly long procedure of cleansing and removing all that makeup. Enter Avène’s latest launch – the Micellar Lotion. This soothing solution is rich in thermal spring water (for sensitive skin types as well), and is your one-step makeup remover and cleanser. Yes, this one’s definitely for keeps.

These products are not only essentials, but together, they form a beauty kit by themselves. So, hop away and pick what you like best before the season goes by. Looking pretty is a hobby you must definitely adopt.

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