How to enhance facial features with makeup

It’s officially party season and with all of the upcoming festivities, it’s time to dial up your glam. But being the busiest time of the year, there’s even less time to get your makeup party ready. Which is precisely why we’re sharing three ways to party-proof your makeup by enhancing your favourite features. Whether you’ve just finished a long day in the office or you’re going from party-to-party, these three simple steps will give you party perfect eyes, lips and skin in minutes. Just choose the feature that you want to draw the most attention to and you’ll be ready to dazzle all night. Alternatively, dare to combine all three statements for a head-turning party look.

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For enchanting eyes

1. Start by applying a cream eyeshadow base over the lid. Look for a long-wear formula that’s crease-free and won’t flake or fade
2. For party season, choose an eye popping shade that makes your eye colour stand out
3. Nothing says festive like a touch of glitter, but if you apply too much or it in the wrong place, it can make fine lines and wrinkles stand out.
4. To wear glitter the right way, try using a creamy eyeliner with a hint of shimmer on your lash line. Give your makeup a festive feel, without looking like you’ve bathed in glitter.

bh loves: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow, Sisley Phyto-Khol Star Waterproof eyeliner

For luscious lips

1. This season, matte lips are out and a glossy pout is in.
2. But of course there is a right way to wear it without looking like you’re trying to relive your high school days.
3. Look for a lipstick with a glossy finish.
4. Start by applying a lip liner that perfectly matches your lipstick colour. That way, if your lipstick starts to fade throughout the evening or when you’re eating and drinking, the lip liner colour will still be there.
5. Then, just apply the lipstick straight out of the tube

bh loves: Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips lipstick in Sexy Lips ($49, charlottetilbury.com), Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Hot Gossip ($49, charlottetilbury.com)

For glistening skin

1. If you’ve been taking great care of your complexion this year, you might want to focus on enhancing your skin.
2. You’ll see lots of shimmery highlighter this season, and thanks to Instagram you’ll probably see most women wearing too much.
3. The trick is to look more glow than disco. Instead of reaching for drying powders that will sit on the surface of your skin, start by applying a cream blush with your fingers so that it melts into the skin.
4. Then, using a cream luminizer, dab onto the high points of your face with your fingers. This will leave your complexion looking glowy and youthful, with enough shimmer to show off your gorgeous complexion.

bh loves: RMS BEAUTY Pop Collection palette ($64, mecca.com.au)

What’s your favourite makeup look to wear for party season? Have you tried any of the products we mentioned in this article?