A sparkle here, a shimmer there; the holidays are the best time to add a little dazzle to your regular makeup routine.
Golden Eye
James Bond may have had it in for The Man with the Golden Gun, but The Woman with the Golden Eyes is a whole different story.
Anna Sui Gold Eye Color Crayon, $22. Available at Murale.
Shimmy and Shimmer
This luxurious powder’s ideal for highlighting cheeks and brow bones, but when mixed with a regular body lotion, it also turns into an illuminating body cream.
Victoria’s Secret Brilliant Shimmer All-Over Powder, $14. Available at www.victoriassecret.com.
Luminous Lips
Kat Von D is no stranger to big and bold makeup choices. That’s why we love her latest lipstick, which promises to make our lips look like they’re “gift-wrapped in coloured metallic foil.”
Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick, $23. Available at www.sephora.com.
Drawing the Line
Make your eyes stand out in a crowded room with a few strokes of this daring liquid eyeliner.
Mark Earn Your Metal Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner, $10. Available at www.meetmark.com.
Glowing Goddess
A perfect finishing touch to any holiday ensemble, this incandescent atomizer leaves a golden gleam on your skin with a subtle fragrance of cherry blossoms.
The Body Shop Golden Sparkler, $24. Available at www.thebodyshop.ca.
High-Voltage Lashes
This mascara features two separate ends; one side is classic black mascara, while the other holds a glittery topcoat, giving our lashes just the right amount of glitz.
L’Oréal Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara, $15. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
You Give Me Fever
You’ll have everyone hanging on your every word with just a few dabs of this illuminating gloss.
Lanĉome Color Fever Gloss, $31. Available at www.lancome.ca.
Fairy Dust
Warning: Using this enchanting eye glitter may cast a magical spell on anyone within a 50-foot radius.
Lise Watier Eye Glitter, $18. Available at www.thebay.com.
Hotter than Hot
Three shades are better than one — especially when they’re specifically designed to be worn together for a seductive smoky-eye look.
Nars Arabian Nights Eyeshadow Trio, $55. Available at www.sephora.com.
Face Confetti
Less is more when it comes to these miniature glitter pots. Use a wet brush to dab a dash of sparkle onto lids and lashes, or sprinkle some onto a clear lip gloss.
Make Up For Ever Glitters, $14. Available at www.sephora.com.
