The party mod look

Don’t you just love the 24-hour party season? Well, I love it not because of overflowing booze but rather the glitzy and glamorous makeup. Think Sixties chic – reminiscent of Brigitte Bardot and Twiggy, of course.

Celebrities now seem to dig this trend. Just like Mischa Barton, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller who are into the party mod look showing off their glowing complexions and tousled tresses that emphasize their smoky eyes, heavily-kohled lids and natural pink lips.

If you want to look good on the dance floor, here are some products that will help you look effortlessly cool from dusk to dawn:

Complexion Perfection

Products: Max Factor Flawless Perfection Foundation and Youngblood Mineral Dusting Powder

Description: Start off with Max Factor’s Flawless Perfection foundation. It has a primer that evens out the skin texture by hiding fine lines and enlarged pores. Then, a Color Finish that provides natural color and coverage that lasts flawlessly. To create a luminous glow, try Youngblood Mineral Dusting Powder. This light-reflecting product can be mixed with moisturizer or body lotion to achieve a dramatic shimmer on the face, legs, shoulders and décolleté.

Available at: Exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation, Max Factor is available in all leading department stores nationwide. Youngblood is available at Beauty Bar.

The Eyes Have It

Products: The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes and Clinique Brush-on Cream liner

Description: To create dramatic yet luxe smoky eyes, use softly-toned shades from The Body Shop with the Shimmer Cubes Palette 12. It has four shades in Twilight Black, Sunrise Pink, Sunset Berry, and Starlight Gold. Don’t forget to create sophisticated and elegant eyes with Clinique Brush-on liner. This creamy liner brushes on deep eye-defining color that lasts.

Available at: The Body Shop has stores nationwide while Clinique is available at Rustan’s Department Stores.

Flushed Cheeks

Product: Becca Beach Tint in Watermelon

Description: For natural-looking flushed cheeks, try Becca Cosmetics’ Beach Tint. This beautifully blendable, long-lasting watermelon-scented crème stain dries to a perfect streak-free, non-greasy and non-drying finish. It contains a highly pigmented formula that is water-proof and kiss-proof to last all day.

Available at: Marionnaud, SM Mall of Asia

Natural Lips

Product: Murad’s Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy with SPF 15

Description: If you want a lip gloss and a lip treatment in one, try Murad’s Lip Therapy. Rich in antioxidants like pomegranate extract and other ingredients like UVA/UVB sunscreens, salicylic acid and shea butter – this product restores dry and dehydrated lips. Oh, it also gives a hint of pink color for the ultimate TLC for luscious lips.

Available at: Murad Spa in Rustan’s Makati, Essenses Makati, Alabang, Shangri-La Mall, Gateway, Robinsons Place Manila and Ayala Center, Cebu.

Hot Head

Product: L’Oréal Professionnel Elnett Satin Laque Hairspray

Description: Let go of high-maintenance locks for something effortlessly gorgeous. Try Elnett, a dry brushable hairspray that is used by the finest professional hairstylists. Not only will it hold your hair better and longer, it also produces a brilliant shine and a softer touch. Plus, it is not sticky and wet like other pump sprays.

Available at: All leading salons nationwide.

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