Party prep made simple
Getting ready can be a time-consuming affair – take note of these three well-honed routines from Burberry Beauty to ensure you navigate party season effortlessly
Christmas cocktail hour
A spontaneous evening out calls for speed and ease, so choose a few hardworking products that can do the job of several. Work in Burberry Beauty Cashmere Foundation using the warmth of your fingers to seamlessly blend and build a soft, matte finish. The formula has a light-as-air feel but it can also double-up as a concealer, so pay particular attention to under eyes and the center of the face. For party season, jewel shades make for a luxe day-to-night switch-up; use products with gold tones such as the Complete Eye Palette in Gold Shimmer, the Fresh Glow Highlighter in Nude Gold and Lip Glow in Trench Kiss to illuminate your eyes, cheeks and lips. Finish with Beauty Cat Lash Mascara in Ebony and layer up to a lush, velvety lash. Finally, apply My Burberry Black Roll-On to pulse points to take your mood from boardroom to bar.
Black-tie glamour
More time on the clock means you can work on your skin – a luminous complexion is a perennial party staple. Mask any blemishes with Burberry Beauty’s Cashmere Concealer, which is long-wearing enough to withstand any festive event, then add a touch of easy glamour with a red lip. For sophisticated drama, opt for a deep red, such as Full Kisses in Oxblood – don’t forget to first line and fill in lips with the Lip Definer in Oxblood to prevent color from feathering. Pair a bold pout with a simple yet impactful eye: a silver-flecked graphite like Effortless Blendable Kohl Eyeliner in Pearl Gray adds a deeply flattering luminescence. For added intensity, use Bold Lash Mascara on both top and bottom lashes.
Grown-up disco
Smoky eyes are the hallmark of party makeup, but instead of opting for classic black, make things more interesting and flattering with a navy option. Creating a standout smoky eye requires some prep work: a good starting point is to layer Eye Color Cream in Charcoal, which will give any color you place on top real staying power. Follow with the beautiful Complete Eye Palette in Slate Blue, blending and mixing each shade to create a statement eye with real depth. Effortless Kohl Eyeliner in Jet Black inside your waterline and follow with a few coats of Curve Lash Mascara. Add warmth to the apples of the cheeks with Light Glow Blush then, apply First Kiss in Crushed Red using your fingers for just-bitten lips.