FESTIVE BEAUTY :THE GOLDEN AGE
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Imaxtree / Temperley London A/W 15
Since the influential make-up artist Pat McGrath debuted her pure pigment Gold 001 collection last month – all 1,000 of the sought-after products sold in just over six minutes – there has been a calling for sparkly gold make-up.
While glitter might have a reputation for being somewhat ageing, as well as tricky to apply, an influx of finely-milled formulas has made it possible for all ages to embrace a flash of gold. Here are some ways you can incorporate flecks of shimmer into your make-up routine:
Sparkly eyes
Forget glitter eyeshadows, the chic way to add sparkle to your eyes is through your lashes. To recreate the fluttering, glitter lashes seen at the Carolina Herrera A/W 15 show, look to Lancôme and Tom Ford. While Lancôme’s Hypnôse Stardust Mascara, £22.50, looks like liquid tinsel in a tube and gives lashes just a hint of glitter, Tom Ford Lash Tips Mascara in Burnished Gold, £35, is more highly pigmented and offers a stronger finish.
Radiant skin
To brighten-up lacklustre skin, invest in My Burberry Gold Glow Luminising Powder, £45. The lightweight powder combines the delicious scent of the My Burberry fragrance in a compact powder with hints of sparkle. Use a big, bristled brush and simply sweep the powder across your forehead, cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose for a glistening glow.
Glittery lips
Although McGrath applied her Gold 001 to intense effect on the models’ lips backstage at Prada, you can achieve a gold lip that leans more towards a shimmery flourish. Dolce & Gabbana’s Sheer Shine Gloss in Pearl Shine, £23.50, adds a dewy, glittered look to your lips.
Statement nails
Sparkly nails are by far the easiest way to tap into the glitter trend and were seen on the catwalk at Just Cavalli for A/W 15. Dior’s Diorific Vernis in State of Gold, £20.50, can be applied as a top coat or alone for a subtle shimmer.