How To Ace The Classic Christmas Makeup Look

The temperature has dropped, our tans have faded and the long, dark winter nights are drawing in, but that doesn't mean we're about to let our makeup game slip any time soon. Party season is just around the corner and if there was ever a time to go bold with your beauty look, it's now.

Much like all the mince pies we'll be munching and glasses of bubbly we'll be sipping, when it comes to our makeup at Christmas, the bigger the better. The party season is all about extravagance, after all.

So, whether you're hoping to turn heads at the office party or just in need of some beauty inspiration over the festive period, here's how you can ace that perfect Christmas makeup look using products from Boots. The party starts here...

Prep your skin for a party

Hold your horses. Before you head straight for that big pot of glitter, the first place to start when thinking about your Christmas makeup look is the base layer. Prepping you face for a long night of festivities is essential if you want your makeup to last. Start with Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer, which is available at Boots. This will have you covered and ensure your makeup looks flawless when the inevitable photographic evidence of your Christmas party antics surfaces the next day. At this time of year, a full-coverage foundation, like the Max Factor Radiant Lift Foundation from Boots, will also help provide the perfect base for your Christmas beauty look.

Channel Mrs Clause with a bold red lip

If there was ever a time to whack out the red lippy, it's over the Christmas season. A bold, festive red is just the pop of colour you'll need to turn heads this party season. Channel Mrs. Clause without the worries of your lipstick smudging or wearing off with the Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Matte Lip Stain. Ooh la la!

Add some Christmas sparkle

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of glitter, would it? Start off by adding a touch of sparkle to your complexion with Benefit's Dandelion Twinkle Highlighter Face Powder from Boots. Now for the eyes: layer up wet n wild's Color Icon Eyeshadow Quads in Walking On Eggshells and top with NYX Professional Makeup Foil Play Cream Pigment for a decadent and festive look.

Finish off with false effect lashes

We've said it before and we'll say it again, bigger is better when it comes to your Christmas beauty look. And this applies to your lashes too. Using Max Factor's False Lash Effect Mascara from Boots is a great way to give your lashes a full and festive look without the trouble of applying falsies.

Get ready for the festive season by shopping these beauty products and more at Boots: