Christmas glam: the effortless party look

This festive season, it’s all about polished, wearable glamour that lasts from the first glass of champagne to the final toast. Think radiant skin, soft smoky eyes, fluttery lashes and lips that gleam with luxurious colour and care.

Start with a lip that feels as good as it looks. The Laura Mercier Caviar Hydra-Crème Lipstick (€47, available at Lookfantastic.ie) is the latest jewel in the brand’s iconic Caviar collection — a hydrating, high-impact crème that melts effortlessly onto the lips for a smooth, plump, luminous finish. Enriched with lip-loving ingredients, it perfectly balances skincare and statement colour, delivering up to eight hours of pigment-true wear without creasing or dryness.

Available in twelve flattering shades — from daring statement reds to fresh, party-ready pinks — it’s the ultimate lipstick for late-night glamour and mistletoe moments alike.

To complement a statement lip, channel the Victoria’s Secret Angel 2025 runway look: softly smoky eyes, baby-pink cheeks and glowing skin. Keep your base radiant and lightly sculpted for that just-stepped-off-the-runway finish.

For lashes that lift and define, reach for Max Factor 2000 Calorie Long Lash Era Mascara (RRP €13.99). This modern update on a cult classic uses innovative tubing technology to wrap each lash for smudge-proof, all-day wear and easy removal. The curved brush ensures every lash is coated from root to tip, creating up to 50% visibly longer, more defined lashes.

Together, these pieces create a Christmas look that’s timeless, sophisticated and effortlessly glamorous — beauty that carries you seamlessly from festive gatherings to New Year’s Eve sparkle.