For us, nothing says the festive season quite like a superstar glitter makeup product; you know, those working overtime to keep the spotlight on your cheekbones and lips. Gucci, Chantecaille, Hourglass, and Milani are clearly onto something… and if you’re looking to be lit from within and on the outside too, these glow-getters just about do it. Let’s just say we’re coping these “gifts” for ourselves too.
1. FENTY BEAUTY TROPHY WIFE LIFE, $105
Available at sephora.sg.
If you loved Fenty Beauty’s Trophy Wife highlighter, this Wife Life collection is all you need for glowing holiday party looks. Along with the cult-favourite highlighter, expect the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, Hyper-Metallic Liquid Eyeliner and Hyper-Glitz Lipstick. We all want to be as #lit as Riri herself, right?
2. CHANTECAILLE ÉCLAT BRILLIANT, $150
Available at Chantecaille counters.
‘Tis the season to gild your vanity in gold! Blur out and perfect your canvas while illuminating your skin with Chantecaille’s luxurious Éclat Brilliant Powder. Embossed with the Chantecaille ‘C’, the Éclat Doux feels as good as it looks. A luxurious soft-powder balm that comes with an invisible, lightweight texture, this new balm helps mattify your complexion while adding a subtle glow!
3. LOUBOUTIN BEAUTY TAPE À L’OEIL, $80
Available at TANGS.
For a sophisticated and timeless eye look that will never go out of style, peep Louboutin’s Beauty Tape à L’Oeil. With a formula that magnifies the natural luminosity of skin, the eye colour goes on like a fluid and sets with a powdery matte finish and stays on for hours on end with its long-lasting formula that gives medium to full coverage on your lids.
4. YSL BEAUTÉ ROUGE PUR COUTURE HOLIDAY LOOK 2019, $52
Available at YSL Beauté counters including TANGS.
YSL always nails a holiday launch, and the star’s certainly shining on this one. The ever-beloved Rouge Pur Couture, famed for its rich formula, luxe gold casing, and superb long-wearing formula, will not make you starry-eyed with sparkling silver stars on its outer case. Take its top off, and you’ll see that the lipstick bullet itself is engraved with little stars too.
5. GUCCI ROUGE À LÈVRES LUNAISON, $62
Available at Takashimaya Beauty Hall.
When a makeup brand makes huge claims, we’re intrigued yet wary. A lipstick coated in glittering pearls? Perhaps. A lipstick that creates three-dimensional sparkle? Getting suspicious. A lipstick that paints heavily but feels light as air? Show us. Yet, those are the unique selling points of the Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Lunaison. Can’t say we blame you if you kept it for yourself.
6. NARS ORGASM SOFTCORE MINI BLUSH AND BALM SET, $36 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at sephora.sg and NARS counters.
Blushes, in particular, are heavily used to mimic the effects of a natural-looking flush, and damn does NARS do some fine ones. Kicking it up a notch is the NARS Softcore Mini Blush and Balm set — a combination destined to give you that perfect glow. Sun-kissed skin of dreams? Bet on it.
7. URBAN DECAY PARTY FAVOR MOONDUST PALETTE, $49
Available at Sephora.
Demonstrated by the seriously standout glitter spotted from Urban Decay’s Moondust palette, this comprises of 8 sparkly shades in classic rose gold, rich oranges, and metallic blues. Promising a diamond-like effect from multiple angles, this super glamorous line-up allows us to create a whole host of looks perfect for Christmas and New Year’s.
8. MILANI GILDED NOIR EYESHADOW PALETTE, $43.40 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Watsons.
Milani meant business when they delivered on these glittery, highly pigmented babies. Featuring 16 matte, metallic and shimmer finishes, a single swipe is all you need to get a serious pigment payoff! Available in dark purple to champagne gold shades, this eyeshadow palette is definitely the furthest thing from subtle.
9. CHANTECAILLE LIP CRISTAL, $82
Available at Chantecaille counters.
Elevate your holiday look with these bougie lippies. Swipe ‘em over your lips and let your lips be the star of the show. This shimmer-coated bullet doesn’t only come with a creamy, multi-dimensional formula but it also gives a sparkling colour and metallic depth to seal the deal.
10. KATE TOKYO CRUSHED DIAMOND EYES, $20
Available at Shopee.sg.
Those looking for an understated glow rather than a blinding sheen will appreciate this from Kate Tokyo. Comprising two wearable eyeshadow shades in glimmering bronze and light brown, this mini palette even contains crushed glitter pearls for maximum effect.
11. BYBI BEAUTY BABE BALM BRONZE, $23
Available at Sephora stores.
The newest addition to the BYBI Beauty family, the Babe Balm Bronze features hydrating and soothing properties — think a highlighter infused with shea butter that nourishes your skin — as well as a blend of mica powders for that natural, shimmery finish. It promises to effortlessly deliver on a soft gold finish that enhances rather than overwhelms.
12. NUDESTIX NUDE ROSE GOLD EYE PALETTE, $92 [GIVEAWAY]
Available at Sephora.
Whether it’s a natural or a bold look you’re going for, this Nudestix palette does it all. From 6 shades to choose from, play up your looks with these versatile shades from the Nudestix Nude Rose Gold Eye Palette. Providing intense colour, precise lining, lid priming and an uber long-wearing formula, you won’t ever have to worry about compromising your looks with the quality of these sticks.
13. GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO / LIP MAGNET – GOLD MANIA COLLECTION, $55 – $57
Available at TANGS
Staying true to its iconic red hue, the Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro and Lip Magnet, in their Gold Mania edition, lend a festive glow while keeping so lightweight, you’d barely even notice you have them on! Infused with refined gold pearls, these liquid lipsticks gives great colour payoff that accentuate a luminous and intensely matte lip colour while giving your lips a soft, velvety feel and look.
14. HOURGLASS SCATTERED LIGHT GLITTER EYESHADOW COLLECTION, $49
Available at Sephora.
This lightweight glitter eyeshadow infused with light-reflecting pearls in Hourglass’ Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow glides on seamlessly onto your lids, creating a multi-dimensional finish that glistens in the sunlight.
15. NYX LOVE LUST DISCO FILLER INSTINCT MIDI VAULT, USD24
Available at nyxcosmetics.ca.
Bearing bold pops of glitter and a creamy formula, this NYX Collection of 6 lip polishes provides a striking, sparkly sheer finish.Think: shimmering wines, muaves, and rose gold. Oh, and did we mention that it is said to make your pout look plump and smooth?
16. SEPHORA FROSTED PART DREAMS EYESHADOW AND FACE POWDER PALETTE, $60
Available at Sephora.
With a full range of eyeshadows, highlighter, blush, bronzer and a cream lip stain, this versatile palette has everything a beauty junkie wants (and need) in one set. What more could you ask for?
For items with the ‘GIVEAWAY’ labels, we’re giving them away in our massive holiday gift guide contests — head over to our Facebook and Instagram pages daily to take part.
More of NYLON’s Holiday Beauty Gift Guides coming soon — stay tuned! Click here to see our full list of gift guides.
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