10 Best Party Make-up

MAC Pigment in kitschmas, £14.68

This multi-purpose, richly coloured powder is the perfect formula for creating dramatic eyes that last the whole night long. A make-up artist favourite, if you're feeling brave, it can be used on your cheeks and body, too. Favourite shades include Teal, Fuchsia and Copper Sparkle, but for Christmas, it's got to be the brilliantly named Kitschmas.

Shu Uemura False Eyelashes in Smoky Layers, £16

False eyelashes aren't just for dressing up, Shu Uemura's can be customised and trimmed to suit, so the end result is only as dramatic as you want it to be.

Lancôme Le Rouge Absolu in Cerise Noire Celina, £16

Lancôme's Le Rouge lipstick collection really does have a red shade to suit every woman. If you're new to Marilyn Monroe-style lips, team them with soft eye make-up and barely-there base, however, don't forget your blusher ? red lipstick can make you appear washed-out if you're not careful.

Chanel Ligne Extrême, £19

For cat-like, super-sexy eyes, slick on Chanel's liquid eyeliner. The thin applicator takes some getting used to, but once you've mastered the technique, it takes just a few seconds to apply ? and the fabulous, dramatic results are worth every penny.

Dior Powder Mono Eye Shadow in Sunny Turquoise, £15.50

The party season is the one time of the year you get to experiment with your make-up look, so ditch boring beige and taupe and switch to eyeshadows with a little more pizzazz. We love Dior's Sunny Turquoise powder.

Barry M Dazzle Dust in no.75, £4.50

A party season classic, Barry M's Dazzle Dust has been much copied, but never bettered. No 75 is a brilliant citrusy lime colour, but there are literally hundreds of shades to choose from.

Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Berry Juicy, £10

For sexy, kissable lips, Revlon's Just Bitten Lip Stain delivers a punchy, fruity stain to the lips, via its retro roller-ball tip. Smells good enough to eat, too.

Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Dime, £9

For dramatic, silver eyes, use Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Dime, Silky smooth to apply (no scratchy eyeliner pencil here, thank goodness), once set, it lasts for hours.

Clinique Colour Surge Lipstick in Vivid Berry, £12

If dark red lips aren't your thing, Clinique's Colour Surge Lipstick in Vivid Berry delivers a subtle, pinky shimmer that suits all skin tones. Beautifully moisturising, it's also just the thing for cold winter nights.

Ruby & Millie Face & Body Metal in Gold, £9.79

For a luxe, golden effect, Ruby & Millie Face & Body Metal in Gold can be applied in thin layers and then built up for full-on impact. Use it wherever on your body you want to draw attention!