Christmas Guide For makeup lovers
16-12-2009
Women who love makeup adore receiving it at Christmas. Makeup is not just about looking good, it's about fun, artistry and transforming oneself into the person we want to be that night. If your friend/lover/sister/brother/mum/grandma like their maquillage, you can't go wrong with these Christmas ideas for all pockets.
Under £10
2True Makeup Collection
Great makeup doesn't have to be expensive and 2True is the perfect example of quality for under a tenner.
Try their gorgeous Glossywear Nailpolish is no.38, an almost black purple shade. Eyeliner Dazzlers are perfect to create the sparkly Yuletide look. If you like lipstick Glossywear Lipstick is moisturising, long lasting and comes in an array of vibrant colours, I love no.8, a stunning berry shade that suits all skin types. Finish off with Glossywear lipgloss in 19 for deliciously plump lips.
All products in the range are permanently priced at £1.95 each or 3 for £5. www.superdrug.com
Collection 2000
Looking for a mascara that makes your lashes come alive yet it's nourishing at the same time? Then look no further than Collection 2000 Collagen Curl mascara (£4.88). Its non clumping, volumising formula separates the lashes whilst giving them volume and length. Why also not try the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Foundation with 16hour coverage (£5.86). A non-drying, long lasting foundation that stays put for up to 16 hours. Spectacular!
http://www.collection2000.co.uk/
Colorsport Waterproof Eyeliner
Christmas can be an emotional time, so it's always a good idea to wear waterproof eye makeup if tears (of joy hopefully) are going to be shed. Create the perfect cat eye look without fear that it's going to end up on your chin with Colorsport Waterproof Eyeliner (£6.99). Applying eyeliner with this felt tip pen is easy and mistake-free. www.colorsportuk.com www.boots.com
Barry M
Barry M Cosmetics Foundation Crème (£5.95) is the perfect base under make up. These medium coverage foundations are easy to apply, come in a variety of fabulous shades and will see you through Christmas day without a smudge. Repackaged in no fuss, easy to carry tubes they are the perfect gift to be paired with Barry M's Get the Look Gift Set (£9.95) – a beautiful set with all you need to create colourful, ready to party eyes.
www.barrym.com
Under £20
Myface Cosmetics
Makeup artist du jour Charlotte Tilbury has created a makeup line full of fab products. Choose the colours that best suit you according do your skin type (fair, medium and dark). I can't live without Myface R&B blusher in Holiday (£9.78), a subtle orange hue, and their beautiful eyetouch blingtone trios (£9.78) a trio of sparkly eye shadows with a foil-like finish for the perfect night out. For a light to medium coverage, try Myface mymix foundation (£12.71), a liquid formula that works well on dry skin for a natural, fresh look. Available exclusively at Boots www.boots.com http://www.myfacecosmetics.co.uk
Henna Cosmetics
Forget reapplying lipsticks between courses over Christmas dinner, Henna Cosmetics have launched a henna based lipliner/lipstick (£12.99) in the form of a two tipped pen that comes in a variety of trendy shades, doesn't dry your lips and lasts all day. Smells gorgeous and looks gorgeous. http://www.hennacosmetics.com
Boots No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick
The Boots No.7 range is a bestseller in the UK and it's easy to see why. The number 38 Raspberry shade is perfect for this berry winter trend, and although it suits all complexions, it looks particularly stunning on medium to dark skin tones. www.boots.com
LCN Cream MakeUp
LCN's Cream Make Up foundation (£18.65) comes in a variety of shades to suit your complexion, is creamy, easy to apply, stays put all day and covers all blemishes. If I don't find one under my Christmas tree I'll turn into the Grinch. And that's a promise.
http://www.beautyconcepts.co.uk/direct
ARTDECO
Luxury German makeup brand Artdeco is a best seller in the rest of Europe but it's still relatively unknown on our shores. Undoubtedly this will change soon as this line truly is one of the best on the market. Ecological, of the highest quality, reasonably priced and beautifully packaged, Artdeco is a real must have. I love the whole range, but particularly the High Performance Lipstick (£15.20). Long lasting and hydrating they come in a selection of beautiful colours. I can't live without Red Fire 428 and Peony Red 498, a grown up pink with hints of purple. Try the mineral eyeshadows too, Snowflake 78 (£10.50) won't crease and is particularly apt for this festive season.
http://www.catwalkbeautysecrets.com
By Stef Bottinelli
