Evening plans call for full glam! Think red lips, shimmer, dramatic eyes and more. It’s also a look that’s fun to create. You can play up your eyes with eyeliner and fluttery lashes or you can keep it classic with a bold lip and dewy skin. If you ask us, we’ll always pick a statement, glamorous look for a night on the town. If you’re like us but don’t know where to start, here’s a guide to all the essentials you’re going to need to get it right.
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto Replenishing Hydrator:
For a burst of hydration, look no further than Clinique's Moisture Surge 100H Auto Replenishing Hydrator. This lightweight gel-cream formula ensures your skin stays plump and moisturized. Considering the formula, which is made with aloe vera bio-ferment and hyaluronic acid, it also makes for a great way to prep your skin with hydration before your makeup, ensuring any products like foundation or concealer come on smooth and stay on through the night.
Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Foundation Primer with Vitamin A & E:
An essential, unmissable step to getting your glam look right, a blurring primer like Smashbox's Photo Finish Primer is a must-have. Combining skincare with makeup, the formula is enriched with vitamin A and E. It smooths and blurs imperfections and glides on effortlessly. With a product like this, you can be rest assured that all your photos from the night will be ‘gram-worthy!
M.A.C Lipstick - Ruby Woo:
No beauty arsenal is complete without the M.A.C’s iconic lipstick in Ruby Woo. This vibrant red has a cult following for a reason; you can’t go wrong with it. Glide it over your lips to create a classic, neat red pout. With its retro matte finish, this lip colour makes a statement and will have head’s turning wherever you go. Whether you're sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar or dancing the night away, Ruby Woo is a shade you must have.
Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation:
Achieving a smooth, even base is what sets the stage for the perfect glam look. And Bobbi Brown's Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation is just what you need to get the basics right. This full coverage foundation effortlessly blends into the skin, providing a weightless feel without budging. A bonus? It is formulated with SPF 15 PA ++ which gives you an extra layer of sun protection during the day. The matte formulation helps control any oiliness and is available in a number of shades for you to pick from.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - Black:
For lashes that defy gravity and demand attention, reach for Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara in the classic black shade. This hourglass shaped mascara helps add volume, definition, curl, and length to each of your lashes creating fluttery eyelashes for a dramatic look. A plus is that the formula is created with peptides, which makes this smudge proof and a night-out makeup essential.
Tom Ford Ombre Leather Eau De Parfum:
Complete your night-out ensemble with Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather. Crafted with notes of leather, cardamom, and jasmine sambac, this long-lasting unisex fragrance makes for the perfect invisible accessory that ties your entire look together.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex:
The secret to looking refreshed after a night out lies in Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair formulation. This fan-favourite serum is infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, and offers your skin a powerful dose of hydration and recovery. Perfect for when you’ve had a late night but need to look fresh and awake the next morning, the formula helps smoothen out fine lines and diminish the appearance of pores so you can wake up with bright, bouncy skin!