Must-Have Makeup

1. Get Glossy

Guerlain’s Makeup Creative Director Violette created this multi-purpose gel gloss that can be used as a glimmering top coat for eyes and lips. It has a hint of pearlescent rose gold shimmer that creates a mirror-fnish effect. You can also dab it onto cheekbones to refect light and create instant radiance.

GUERLAIN Mirror-Efect Gel Gloss in Rose Gold, $46, at Guerlain.com.

2. Perfect Your Pout

Achieve the perfect nude pout with this easy-toapply lip pencil. It glides on smoothly and provides water- and sweat-resistant colour for a look that lasts. Use it all over your lips for a soft, matte tint or outline your lips before applying your go-to lip colour. It’s available in eight shades.

PUPA MILANO Vamp! Lip Pencil in Tea Rose, $25, at PupaMilano.ca and Rexall.

3. Ace of Base

Available in 25 shades, this buildable skincare-infused foundation seamlessly blends into skin. It blurs the look of imperfections and evens out skin tone, leaving your complexion with a radiant fnish. It also works to moisturize and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles over time.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ

The Foundation, $350, at CledePeauBeaute.ca and Holt Renfrew.

4. Go For Graphic

Amp up your holiday party look with a vibrant eyeliner. This precise multitasking pen, available in 12 shades, can be used as a liner or a smudgy eye shadow. Once the waterproof formula sets, it stays on for 16 hours, so you can dance into the wee hours of the morning.

STILA Stay All Day ArtiStix Graphic Liner in Jitterbug, $29, at Shoppers Drug Mart.

5. Cover and Care

Formulated with hyaluronic acid and shea butter, this lightweight concealer provides light to medium coverage while hydrating skin. It’s especially ideal for concealing dark circles, as it can help reduce undereye puffness. It also protects against sun damage from UVA and UVB rays with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

BAREMINERALS Complexion Rescue Concealer, $34, at Sephora.ca.

6. Shine Bright

Add some sparkle to your look with this diamondinspired eyeshadow, which comes in a covetable jewelembellished compact. The highly pigmented formula is buildable, so you can go for a bit of shimmer or full disco glam. It’s available in seven shades that can be worn alone or overtop of neutral shadow.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Hypnotising Pop Shot Eyeshadow in Sunlit Diamond, $41, at CharlotteTilbury.com.

7. Cosmic Curation

This limited-edition palette is a great gift — for a fellow makeup lover or for yourself! The 12 matte and shimmer shades are inspired by the galactic artwork of Los Angeles-based artist Robin Eisenberg. Bonus: It includes a mirror and a double-ended eyeshadow brush so you can take it on the go.

URBAN DECAY Robin Eisenberg Holiday Exclusive Palette, $69, at UrbanDecay.ca.