Get your festive glam on
Christmas parties are just around the corner. When I say there is plenty of new make-up on the market I am not exaggerating. If you think it is time to ramp up your make up bag in time for the festivities, then here are some of my top picks.
This holiday season, embrace the glitz and glam with the ultimate glow from the Snatch & Shimmer tanning essentials set! Perfect for a Christmas treat or gifting, this limited-edition collection by BPerfect and Mrs Glam ensures you’ll be the star of every party with a flawless, radiant tan.
From a rich tanning mousse to a new bronzing powder that’s all about sparkle, this set has everything you need to keep your glow on point like the Dark Tanning Mousse which is peach scented and it customises to your skin tone, delivering a rich, radiant colour that’s all glam, no streaks. It also contains a Double-Sided Tanning Mitt so you can get a perfect, even tan every time with this ultra-soft mitt.
The new Loose Bronzing Powder - Showstopping Bronze Reflects is the showpiece of the set. This shimmering bronzing powder elevates your tan with a dazzling glow, perfect for enhancing your complexion and adding a touch of sparkle to your festive makeup look. Gift yourself (or a lucky friend) this glam trio for €36.95 (worth €58.85) and enjoy a festive-ready glow all season long. Find BPerfect x Mrs. Glam sets at bperfectcosmetics.com and at BPerfect Mega Stores nationwide because nothing says holiday glam like a radiant tan.
This season, beauty takes on a new light with Kash Beauty's Aura Skin Collection, a fresh, radiance-focused line that brings inner energy to the surface. Crafted with the idea that true beauty comes from within, this collection features a game-changing foundation and concealer, both formulated with Rejuvelac-Quinoa—an ingredient new to the Irish and EU markets. It nourishes the skin from the inside out, adding a touch of skincare to your makeup routine.
The Aura Skin Radiant Foundation (€32) has already earned a place in my holiday glam kit. With its medium, buildable coverage and radiant finish, it gives that sought-after, soft glow that enhances rather than hides. Available in 30 inclusive shades with names like Empower and Dreamer, it’s an invitation to embrace your own light.
For more coverage, the Aura Skin Concealer (€20) is a dream, offering full coverage without the weight. Enriched with caffeine, it effortlessly melts into the skin, brightening and reducing puffiness—ideal for those festive late nights. I found the lightweight formula crease-resistant, and it kept my skin smooth and fresh all day. Available now in stores like Dunnes and Boots, and online at KASHBeauty.com, the Aura Skin Collection offers a glow that celebrates individuality, just in time for the holiday season.
LUNA by Lisa has done it again, adding a rosy pop of colour just in time for the festive season with the new Rosegasm Dream Cream Velvet Blush (€18). This blush brings a universally flattering, soft pink hue that blends seamlessly into the skin, offering that coveted dewy glow without feeling greasy. With a light, cushiony formula, it’s perfect for all skin types, providing a buildable wash of colour that adapts to any look, from subtle day wear to a striking evening flush.
Founder Lisa Jordan describes it as "the perfect pop of fresh, rosy colour,” and it truly delivers. I found it easy to apply and versatile. Use it with your fingertips for a natural touch or a brush for a more polished finish. For an extra hint of glam, tap a bit onto your lips for a pretty, monochromatic look.