Christmas holidays mean adopting a certain speedy approach. One moment you’re wrapped up in flannel PJs, reclining on the sofa watching It’s a Wonderful Life, the next you're battling to get the roast ready in time.
A full party face may be too much, given the festivities this year aren't what they used to be, yet unkempt hair and a bare complexion feels a bit slovenly.
What you need during the festive season is one or two power products that will elevate your look without robbing you of precious family time (virtual or not) – the make-up equivalent of a pair of twinkly earrings or an embellished headband.
If you have the patience, you could paint your nails in a glittering shade of bronze, red or plum. Personally, I find a bold lipstick is.
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