From a flush of cheek colour to boost your everyday makeup look to a punch of sparkle for an extra special occasion, the following 2023 festive makeup buys will deliver, says editor Trudi Brewer.
Party season is in full swing, and this time of year calls for joyful, celebratory cosmetics - don’t you think? From diva-level glam to a subtle sparkle, these are the new launches that remind us why we love beauty so much.
GUCCI Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau De Parfum Fragrance Spray, 50ml, $208, 100ml, $289.
This is the third Flora in the Gucci Gorgeous collection of scents. The hero bloom is magnolia. It has a musky, citrusy edge heightened by the fresh white floral scent of dewberries and the lasting earthy aroma of patchouli. It’s heavenly.
The fastest way to brighten skin is to buff on a pretty blush. This limited edition palette of light-reflecting, silky shades ranges from metallic pink to shimmering rose gold and a subtle satin peach - it fits any fab party brief.
HOURGLASS Travel Powder Brush Snake, $98.
Be quick if you want this stunning limited-edition, travel-size powder brush adorned by London-based illustrator Katie Scott. The Taklon bristles are cruelty-free and give any powder or highlighter application a seamless finish.
Give any mani a party-ready sparkle with this limited-edition polish. Pretty and good for your nails, the House of Dior infuse its polish with extracts of peony and pistachio.
This 100 per cent natural lip gloss is stacked with hyaluronic microspheres. Together with Shea butter, vitamin E, and Kakadu plum extract, they drench the lips in plumping moisture, leaving a jewel-like shimmer.
The shimmering finish you get with this lippy is addictive. But that’s not all. It has brilliant skincare benefits, thanks to organic plant extracts in the formula, the most potent camellia seed oil, whipped with Shea butter. This balm-like formula comes in eight fashion-forward shades.
From strengthening your skin’s barrier to adding a golden glow, these light-reflective skin drops highlight and boost radiance. Thanks to niacinamide, vitamin B3, morus alba leaf and tinted iron oxides.
To covet, gift, or just to treat yourself.