Looking good for x’mas

SINGAPORE - It was once said that women’s faces are windows to their souls.

Since they’re a dead giveaway to how you feel, you can’t hide when Santa checks his list to see if you’ve been naughty or nice - so you might as well pimp it up with offerings from some of today’s leading beauty brands - at least you’ll have fun when dolling up this festive season.

SWEET DELIGHT

For those who only yearn for a touch of bling on the peepers and sweet hues of pinks on them puckers, Laneige’s Sparkling Party Makeup Palette (S$45) is just the right fit for you. Designed as a sleek clutch-like gift box, this offering features a healthy selection of new shades for the eyes, lips and nails. Great for sparkling your way through this festive season. At Laneige stores and counters.

GOLDEN SHOWER

What better way to celebrate our favourite month of the year than by donning on the sensual and luxe range from M.A.C’s Prabal Gurung collection. Add a touch of an equatorial flush with the Cream Colour Base In Coral Lumineux (S$120) and a whiff of the holidays via the Brush (S$112) and dusting the Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze (S$130) over your temple and cheekbones. At M.A.C counters.

SMOKEY CHIC

Cle de Peau Beaute’s Holiday 2014 Makeup Coffret is a wondrous offering of an eye-and-cheek palette, ruby red-coloured lipstick and mascara (S$260). Warm taupes and touches of light plums introduce a soft smokiness to the eye, while the brand’s Shimmering Lip Gloss Trio (S$70) dazzles without drying. At Cle de Peau Beaute counters.

BLOOMING BLUES

Pick and choose the colours you desire from VDL and create a custom Essential Love Story Set (S$64). And here’s a stylish take to get those soft smokey eyes: A metallic blue shade allows you to do just that and keep things chic and fresh at the same time. Finish the look by toning down your cheek and lip colour and you’re all ready to go. At VDL stores.

MYSTERIOUS AND SEDUCTIVE

The all-in-one eye, cheek and lip palette of the year belongs to Yves Saint Laurent Beaute. The pewter and bronze-coloured shadows from the Palette Collector Wild Edition (S$129) lets you transit from your day look to night with just a swipe of colour on the lids. Alternatively, you can keep things easy on the eye and layer on a stronger lip colour in red or fuchsia to stun. The option is all yours. At Yves Saint Laurent Beaute boutique (#B2-34 ION Orchard) and counters.

Photography: Jason Ho

Make-up: Larry Yeo

Hair: Alicia Tey (HP: 9787 7209), Mosche Hair Salon

Model: Vivien Ong, Mannequin