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RSVPs flying in? Let us take some of the stress away from your busy festive schedule with our expert guide to the most hardworking beauty products.
From prep to post-party recovery, our beauty buying team have shimmied their way through our beauty hall to pinpoint skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance heroes that will keep up with you.
From nourishing formulations that revive your complexion after another late train home andpigmented lipstick that doesn’t budge no matter how many prosecco or mince pies have passed your lips – tis’ the season of feasting – to enveloping fragrances that turn heads, this is your ultimate guide to the best of party beauty that you will only find at Fenwick.
My party prep always starts with an eye mask and I use BIOEFFECT's Imprinting Eye Mask. Thanks to the hyaluronic acid, your eye area receives instant hydration. For the glow, I turn to Benefit Hula Bronzer which delivers an even, warm finish. The day after the night before, my skin needs an extra shot of hydration and Cellcosmet Ultra Vital moisturiser heals and replenishes the skin.
Party prep for me is all about makeup and for a flawless application you need a great brush. London-based Otis Batterbee creates brushes with fine bristles and I use 102 to apply the blusher. It picks up just the right amount of pigment so you can create buildable coverage. For the lips, I adore Hourglass Phantom Glossy Balm which combines everything we love about balms, glosses and lipsticks. To finish off the look, I always use a setting spray. I trust Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder so I’m excited that the brand has introduced Translucent Pure Setting Spray which hydrates the skin without any dry or sticky residue.
Party prep for me always starts a day before and for someone with pimple-prone skin, GoodLight Luna Pimple Patches are essential. I then move onto my brows and am never without Tweezerman tweezers. They are comfortable to use and are also ideal for applying lashes. I am very excited that Three Warriors has released their Body Tan Aquamist which is made with hyaluronic acid that delivers hydration and radiance.
I prep my skin with Byredo’s Rose of No Man’s Land body lotion. It’s cool and edgy with notes of pink pepper and Turkish rose, it smells divine. Vanilla Powder by Matiere Premiereis a beautiful take on vanilla with a smooth, musk finish. Diptyque Mimosa always kickstarts the party season for me. A firm go-to this festive period, it burns evenly, releasing a fresh floral scent.
An essential product that you will always find in my bag during the party season is the NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder. It has photochromatic technology which means your skin will look flawless. I also use the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand highlighter. It bathes the contours of your face in a golden glow while the velvety texture guarantees a smooth application every time. Another great find for the season is the Guerlain Ombres Eyeshadow Quad which you can use to create a gorgeous smokey eye look with a mixture of matte and shimmery powders.
The night before an event I do a mask and the Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask is my go-to as it’s smoothing, plumping and brightening – it does it all. On the day I always use lip polish before I apply my lipstick and La Mer works beautifully at creating a smooth texture for applying my Shiseido red lipstick. Party season comes with a side effect of eye bags and to tackle them I use Natura Bissé Essential Shock Eye Cream to revitalise tired eyes.
