The New Look: Dior's party ready Christmas make-up collection
Makeup artist Lucy Bridge creates four festive party looks using Dior's Christmas collection
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Your support makes all the difference.Get the look
1. Start by adding a few pumps of Dior Glow Maximizer to DiorSkin Foundation to create a flawless, radiant base. Seal in the t-zone areas with Nude Air Powder.
2. Apply a wash of Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in 025 Magnetic onto the entire eyelid.
3. Using a blending brush apply the darker eye shadow shade from Dior 5 Couleur Palette in 576 Eternal Gold into the corners of the eye to create definition. To leave a sharp edge clean with a cotton bud.
4. Curl the lashes and then add a lashing of DiorShow Lash Maximiser as a primer then apply DiorShow Mascara in 090 Pro Black to add depth and intensity to the lashes.
5. Diorific Mat Lipstick 590 Troublante was then added to the lips using a brush for a more precise application.
6. Lastly Dior Fix It in 003 Dark was using the sculpt the cheek bones for a light contour. Dior State Of Gold Illuminating Face Powder in 001 Luxurious Beige was added to the tops of cheek bones and down the centre of the face.
Skin: Glow Maximiser, £29; DiorSkin Star Foundation in Ivory, £32.50; DiorSkin Star Concealer in Ivory, £22; DiorSkin Nude Air Powder in Ivory, £35; Dior State of Gold Illuminating Face Powder in Luxurious Beige, £50; DiorShow Brow Styler Gel in Transparent, £21; Dior Powder Eyebrow Pencil in Soft Brown, £19.50; Dior Fix It In in Dark, £23.50
Eyes: Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in Magnetic £25; 5 Couleur Eyeshadow Palette in Eternal Gold £43; DiorShow Lash Maximiser £25; DiorShow Mascara in Pro Black £25
Lips: Diorific Mat Lipstick in Troublante, £28
Nails: Diorific Vernis in Mystere £20.50
Model wears: metallic pleated dress, £2,125 by Loewe, 125 Mount Street, London W1, 020 7499 0266; gemstone open ring £138, by Mawi, mawi.co.uk; necklace £529, by Anton Heunis, cadenzza.co.uk
Get the look
1. Start by adding a few pumps of Dior Glow Maximizer to DiorSkin Foundation to create a flawless, radiant base. Seal in the t-zone areas with Nude Air Powder.
2. To create a base for the eye use Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in 825 on the eyelid. Next use the Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette 886 Blazing Gold on the eye lid using the lighter tones on the inside and the more vibrant bold colour on the edges. Blend out using an eyeshadow brush to soften the edges.
3. Take the darker colours from the same palette under the eye using a smudge brush and using the Dior Waterproof Eyeliner 094 Trinidad Black in the waterline to create a bold defined eye.
4. Next using the Dior Addict-It Line 099 in It Black line the top lid from corner to edge with a thin line and flick up on the end.
5. Curl the lashes and then add a lashing of DiorShow Lash Maximiser as a primer then apply DiorShow Mascara in 090 Pro Black to add depth and intensity to the lashes.
6. Lastly use Dior Addict Gloss 322 Sparkle on the lips for a natural but glossy finish.
Skin: as before
Eyes: 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in Blazing Gold, £43; Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in Aurora, £25; DiorShow Lash Maximiser £25; DiorShow Mascara in Pro Black, £25; Waterproof Eyeliner in Trinidad Black, £19.50; Dior Addict It-Line in It-Black, £25.50
Lips: Dior Addict Gloss in Sparkle, £22.50
Get the look
1. Start by adding a few pumps of Dior Glow Maximizer to DiorSkin Foundation to create a flawless, radiant base. Seal in the t-zone areas with Nude Air Powder.
2. Using an eyeshadow brush add DiorShow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow to the eye lid to create a soft shimmer to the eyes.Next using the Dior Addict-It Line
099 in It Black line the top lid from corner to edge with a thick line and flick up on the end.
3. Curl the lashes and then add a lashing of DiorShow Lash Maximiser as a primer then apply DiorShow Mascara in 090 Pro Black to add depth and intensity to the lashes.
4. Next use the Diorific Mat Lipstick 770 Fantastique on the lips. To create the perfect lip touch up the edges with a lip brush.
5. Lastly add DiorBlush 866 Rose Sublime to the apples of the cheeks to create a healthy flush. Finish off with a sweeping of Dior State of Gold Illuminating Powder 001 Luxurious Beige to the tops of the cheekbones for a healthy shimmer.
Skin: as before
Eyes: DiorShow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow in Blazing, £25; Dior Addict It-Line in It-Black, £25.50; Waterproof Eyeliner in Trinidad Black, £19.50; DiorShow Lash Maximiser, £25; DiorShow Mascara in Pro Black, £25
Cheeks: DiorBlush in Rose Sublime, £31
Lips: Diorific Mat Lipstick in Fantastique, £28
Model wears: gold metallic dress, £3,050, by Michael Kors Collection, 29 Sloane Street, London SW1, 020 7811 5940; earrings, £79, by Anton Heunis, cadenzza.co.uk; Beacon necklace £275, by Lulu Frost, liberty.co.uk
Get the look
1. Start by adding a few pumps of Dior Glow Maximizer to DiorSkin Foundation to create a flawless, radiant base. Seal in the t-zone areas with Nude Air Powder.
2. Using an eyeshadow brush add DiorShow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow to the eye lid to create a soft shimmer to the eyes. Then add a small lashing of DiorShow Mascara 090 Pro Black to a curled lash to the top lid.
3. Next use the Diorific Mat Lipstick 540 Magique on the lips. To create the perfect lip touch up the edges with a lip brush.
4. You can then add Dior Addict Fluid Shadow 545 Phenix to the centre of the lips to a two-toned look.
5. Finish off the skin with Dior State of Gold Illuminating Powder 001 Luxurious Beige to the cheeks for a radiant highlight and glow.
Skin: as before
Eyes: DiorShow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow in Blazing, £25; DiorShow Lash Maximiser, £25; DiorShow Mascara in Pro Black, £25
Lips: Diorific Mat Lipstick in Magique, £28; Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in Phenix, £25
Nails: Diorific Vernis in State Of Gold & Gris-Or, £20.50; all makeup and skincare available nationwide
Photographs by Helen McArdle
Styling by Emma Akbareian
Makeup by Lucy Bridge at Streeters using Dior Christmas Look State of Gold and Capture Totale Dreamskin
Nails by Sabrina Gayle at LMC using Dior Vernis Christmas Look and Capture Totale Hand Cream
Hair by Heath Massi at Frank
Model Elodie at The Hive
Makeup artist’s assistant: Lottie Tomlinson
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