Christmas make-up: A frost-bitten palette inspired by Christian Dior's legendary garden
An abundance of glitter is all very well and good during the festive season but if you plan on something a little more elegant, here are four key beauty looks to see you through the festive season in style
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First up bright red lipstick; an iconic classic and a statement feature on the face, best worn with little else.
Smoky Bouquet
Smoky eyes tend to have a bad reputation thanks to heavy-handed application, there is a better way with softer shades of grey with a smattering of sparkle.
Angel Face
Tis the season to sparkle, but do it with some subtlety. The application of a soft illuminating pressed powder on the cheeks and eye area will give a soft shimmer.
Full Bloom
Make the most of metallic shades around Christmas, a golden eye with a slick of soft shimmer will make the prettiest of party looks.
Photographs by Helen McArdle
Styling by Emma Akbareian
Make-up by Andrew Gallimore at CLM Hair & Make-up using Dior Golden Shock Christmas Collection and Capture Totale Dreamskin
Hair by Heath Massi at Frank Agency
Nails by Lucy Tucker at One Represents using the Diorific Golden Shock Vernis & Capture Totale Hand Repair Cream
Model Lera at Premier Model Management
Flowers by Rebel Rebel
Make-up artist’s assistant Ana Fry
Retouching by The Invisible Touch
All clothing, accessories and fine jewellery by Dior, dior.com
All beauty and skincare by Dior, available nationwide
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