#1 YSL Beauty Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in #22 Peche Irreverent, $50
This is so blendable, you can use it on the lips, cheeks and even the lids, if you’re going for a monochromatic look. The size of a bottle of nail polish, it would fit nicely into just about any bag.
#2 NYX Ombre Lip Duo in Cinnamon & Spice, $23
Create an ombre pout with this, which has a lip liner at one end and a matte lipstick at the other. Line, swipe, then use your fingers to blend both shades together.
#3 Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Tint in Undressed, $34
With mango seed and cupuacu butter to hydrate, this sultry rose-brown lip tint leaves lips smooth and matte, not dry.
#4 RMK Liquid Foundation; part of the RMK Christmas Base Kit 2016, $123
This travel-size liquid foundation has a fresh, fluid texture that glides onto skin easily. Go for this if you want a natural-looking finish.
#5 Estee Lauder Modern Muse Chic EDP Spray; part of the Estee Lauder Modern Muse Coffret, $48
An elegant floral-woody scent that smells of jasmine and lily, in a cute miniature purse spray.
#6 Sling bag from Jimmy Choo. Key fob from Anya Hindmarch.
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#1 Roger Vivier Box Clutch, $2,410
#2 Nars X Sarah Moon Moon Matte Lipstick in Indecent Proposal, $40
This nude rose lippie is the perfect colour to accentuate your lips while keeping them matte and kissable. The shade is also a gorgeous nude on medium or deeper skin tones.
#3 Philosophy Amazing Grace Christmas Ornament, $25
Let the lingering allure of your perfume turn heads all night with this almost musky citrusy-floral scent. The deluxe-sized Amazing Grace ornament fits perfectly into any generous party clutch.
#4 Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Fine Point Eye Pen, $35
Opt to create a most dramatic cat eye or a slender feline flick with this ultra thin fine point eyeliner pen. Do note that it’s extremely black on first swipe, so a steady hand is needed.
#5 Too Faced Better Than Sex Deluxe, $19
For some truly fierce and voluminous lashes, there’s nothing quite as bold as the effect you get with this mascara. Just be warned the pink version isn’t waterproof, though Too Faced does have a waterproof one if you desire.
#6 Nyx Sculpt and Highlight Brow Contour, $18
A brow pencil and brow bone highlighter rolled into one, this dual-ended pencil comes in a myriad of shades to match whatever hair colour you may have. Go in with a light hand as it’s quite pigmented and creamy.
#7 Guerlain Precious Light Pink Pearly Illuminator, $66
Add a touch of pink luminosity to your face whenever you desire. Just twist the base of the pen to release the illuminator, brush on wherever it’s desired, and blend with your fingertips.
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#1 Bobbi Brown Sequin Eyeshadow in Silver Heather, $53
The shimmery flecks in this powder eyeshadow catch and reflect light for sparkly, party-ready lids.
#2 Nudestix Blur Pencil, $37
A handy “eraser” that smooths dry, flaky lips and reduces the look of lines, pores and creases. It can be used over makeup for touch-ups.
#3 Make Up For Ever Artist Lip Blush in #941, $42
This has a matte finish, but isn’t drying on the lips. Use it on the cheeks too – just dab on and blend for a rosy flush.
#4 Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in #921 Pomme De Pin, $36
We love this water-resistant eyeliner for its intense colour and creamy formula that glides onto lids easily without tugging at skin. It even has an integrated sharpener for use on the go.
#5 Dior Fix It Colour 2-in-1 Prime & Colour Face-eyes-lips in #200 Apricot, $59
The peachy pastel shade conceals dark spots and dark circles, while the white gel core has a soft-focus effect to blur out lines and pockmarks. Use under or over makeup.
#6 Bag and keychain from Louis Vuitton
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#1 It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Pressed Powder, $48
The perfect face powder to keep your face looking smooth, poreless and shine-free throughout the night.
#2 Burberry Fest16 Gold Glow, $94
Dust the gold powder across the face, neck, collar bones or even your shoulders to suffuse the skin with a gorgeous subtle glow.
#3 Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Brow Palette, $26
This five-in-one palette contains three powders, a wax to keep the hairs in place, and a highlight for the brow bone so you have perfectly sculpted yet natural looking brows.
#4 Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer, $40
Need to touch up or clean up any makeup mishaps? This concealer is both lightweight and pigmented enough for either.
#5 Dior Rouge Dior in 999 Matte, $49
Nothing screams old-school glam quite like a bold matte red lip, and the latest matte version of the iconic Dior Rouge red glides on smooth and lasts for hours.
#6 Jimmy Choo Lockette Minaudiere Acrylic Clutch, $2,585
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#1 Ouai Wave Spray, $39
In a mini 50ml bottle, this weightless hair mist lets you create beachy waves or add volume at the roots without the stiffness of a hairspray.
#2 Tom Ford Beauty Lip Contour Duo in #07 Secret Escort, $76
Create a chic, feminine pout with this slim stick which contains a lip liner and a glossy lippie.
#3 Cover FX Enhance Click in Bubbly, $28
Sheer and shimmery, this cream highlighter lends skin a subtle radiance. Use it along the nose bridge or on the cheekbones to enhance them.
#4 Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil in M-10 Matte Black, $36
This highly pigmented eyeliner can be used to create a fast smoky eye – just apply and lightly blend upwards for a soft, smouldering effect.
#5 Cosme Decorte AW MW Loose Powder Blush; part of the Cosme Decorte AQ MW Makeup Coffret, $100
A lightweight, fine powder that delivers a radiant “post-exercise” pink flush.
#6 Bag from Dior. Bag charm from Anya Hindmarch.
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#1 Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation, $59
This talc-free, oil-absorbing powder foundation provides sheer to full buildable coverage and is perfect for touchups throughout the night.
#2 YSL Beauty Couture Contouring Palette in Rosy Contouring, $89
Part of the brand’s contouring makeup series, this couture palette has five very natural shades to help you create a rosy to neutral contoured eye look.
#3 L’Oreal Paris La Palette Lip & Cheek, $29.90
Match your lips and cheeks for a monochrome look or switch it up as desired. The palette is incredibly compact and the colours are so flattering on Asian skin tones.
#4 Inga Cosmetics lipstick in Rowa, $29
This particular hue from Inga Cosmetics is the perfect your-lips-but-better shade that’s a comfortable and long-lasting matte. The brand was just launched by local makeup artist Marie Soh.
#5 Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash, $42
The most prominent and raved-about mascara of 2016 amongst beauty bloggers, this Benefit offering is a waterproof mascara that’s going to keep your lashes curled, lengthened and volumised. The mini version ($21) is perfect for small clutch bags.
#6 Sephora Collection Lip Balm
You never know when you’re going to have to deal with dry lips. Go fuss-free by keeping a lip balm on hand, and slick it on before your lipstick for extra comfort.
#7 Celine Dark Green Calfskin Clutch on Chain
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#1 RMK Classic Film Cheeks in #01 Classic Peach, $43
The size of a Tic Tac case, this liquid blusher delivers a natural-looking flush that seems to come from the inside out.
#2 Laura Mercier Candleglow Concealer and Highlighter, $55
Use this to highlight the complexion, conceal redness at the sides of the nose, and tone down imperfections such as large pores and dark circles.
#3 Lunasol Coloring Lip Compact in EX01 Coral Red, $54
There are three elegant lip colours – coral, brown and red – in this name-card-sized compact, so you can switch up your look in seconds.
#4 Nudestix Eyebrow Stylus Pencil & Gel, $37
Perfect the shape of your brows with the tri-angled tip at one end, then use the brow gel at hte other to set the colour.
#5 Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector, $45
This conceals with aplomb, and has light-reflecting pigments that brighten up the eye area and obscure imperfections such as fine lines and creases.
#6 Bag from Fendi. Bag charm from Anya Hindmarch.
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#1 Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Tawny, $45
A perfectly deep brown lippie for a polished yet edgy pout that will elevate any look.
#2 Shu Uemura The Lightbulb UV Compact, $60
This powder foundation is quite unique in that the sponge contains two different sides, one of which is meant to “polish” the finish of the foundation on your skin so that it gives your skin a glow instead of looking too powdery. It’s also got pretty good coverage.
#3 Lunasol Gold Nuance Eyes in Grayish Brown
This shimmery eye trio has all the eyeshadows you’ll need for a subtle gold eye look. You can smudge the deep brown shade along your lash line for more definition.
#4 Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting Luminous Pen, $54
If you want just a touch of light on the high points of your face, this slender highlighting stick will give you a subtle shimmery glow that is easy to touch up on the go.
#5 Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil, $28
A truly soft and creamy brow pencil that blends through your brows like a dream. It comes with a spoolie on the other end for brushing out the ends, so you don’t have to worry about keeping your brows in shape.
#6 Roger Vivier Micro Crystal Clutch, $2,490
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