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The time has come to countdown to Christmas, and that means party season is now underway. What better time than in the midst of festive cheer to experiment with more colour and sparkle than you usually would. To ensure you are photo-ready for every social event marked in the diary, here are our recommendations of the best beauty essentials you need to be packing in your cosmetics bag.

Chanel

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For the holidays, Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer of Chanel, Lucia Pica channeled her inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s love of ornaments. A part of Les Ornaments de Chanel, this vibrant collection of lustrous lip sticks comes in six luminous shades, which will quickly become an ultimate essential when it comes to creating that statement bold red lip. The indulgent range of lip colours are lasting and hydrating, and most importantly, kiss proof. An added bonus is that they are beautifully cased in limited edition packaging with Chanel’s vintage logo ornately engraved in gold. HK$315

Fenty

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When it comes to glamorous hues and over-the-top sparkle, Fenty Beauty never falls short… especially for the holidays. Introducing Tinsel $how Collection, the holiday set consists of all the best-selling favourites including Glass Bomb, Stunna Lip Pain and Killawatt Foil – all in festive shimmery shades. We love their Glossy Posse set of five mini lippies to give lips a luscious high-impact shine for late nights out and a dramatic impression. HK$398

Givenchy

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Introduced in 2006, the iconic Prisme Libre super powder by Givenchy is dressed up for the holidays in glittering red. The four shade matte and finish powder uses fine mother of pearl pastels in harmony to smooth, mattify and illuminate complexion so your face makeup is heat, oil and sweat proof from day to night. Replacing the original green quarter of the loose powder is a soft pink just for the festive season to add that extra natural rosy glow. HK$560

Lancôme x Chiara

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Lancôme global muse Chiara Ferragni, more affectionately known as the blonde salad, is continuing her partnership following cult status with the longstanding beauty brand. Mademoiselle Chiara – The Palette is a one size fits all for the holidays. With thirteen mix and match harmonies that come together for uncountable looks inspired by the influencer’s personal style, the palette is a means for experimentation to discover and define your own individual look for Christmas. HK$490

NARS

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The Star Scene Cheek Palette from Studio 54 for NARS combines three best-selling shades in one easy kit. The trio combines a shimmering peach champagne to highlight, pearl shine candy pink for a rosy flush and a mid-tone raspberry shimmer for a vibrant yet still natural sheen. Easily blend-able and buildable, this palette is all you need for accentuating cheekbones and giving the illusion of radiant flush. HK$440

Tarte

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If the look you’re going for is sultry glam, then Tarte’s Winter Wonderglam Luxe Eye Pallete is more than extra for the job. All your eye makeup essentials are packed in one place; forty two eyeshadows in different formulas and finishes (think metallic powders, neutral mattes and glitter gel toppers), a four-in-one mascara, deluxe twelve-hour power gel liner and full-size double-ended shadow brush. A versatile palette with ultra-pigmented colours that can build any look you desire to take you through the holidays and beyond. HK$480

Urban Decay

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Famed for its award-winning eyeshadow primer, Urban Decay is bringing out its Heavy Dose All Nighter Setting Spray to guarantee you’ll be looking your best all night long. The breathable vegan super fine mist keeps your makeup in place, skin hydrated and prevents melting, cracking and fading for up to 16 hours. HK$400

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There are several ways to get into the festive spirit. In the past, we may have found reason to jump out of bed in December for a sweet treat, but nowadays, counting down to Christmas goes beyond a bite of chocolate. Splurging on gifts to give (or keep), beauty magpies have flocked to advent calendars with daily skincare and cosmetic surprises. To assist you in your holiday beauty haul, we’ve rounded up the twelve best advent calendars of 2019 that you won’t be able to resist opening all at once.

1. Charlotte Tilbury

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We all remember the hype last year surrounding Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Universe. This year, the sparkly gift set returns as a Glittering Galaxy of Makeup Magic with twelve gorgeous bestsellers that we’re all excited about. Inside, you’ll find holy grail products that you know and love, along with new marvels to try out. HK$1,224

2. Clarins

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The perfect countdown to Christmas, Clarins’ Holiday Advent Calendar has twenty four beauty surprises to open for the whole month of December. The limited-edition set includes eight makeup, four body care and eleven skincare products. HK$980

3. Dr. Barbara Sturm

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For the weeks leading up to Christmas, aesthetic specialist Dr. Barbara Sturm offers her molecular approach to skincare in this year’s Advent Calendar. With twenty four different treatments in full and deluxe sizes, your skin will be glowing this festive season thanks to the set’s cleansers, creams, serums, masks and more. HK$4,300

4. Giorgio Armani Beauty

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In true Giorgio Armani style, the 2019 beauty advent calendar comes in luxurious red packaging with the house’s signature gold stars. The exquisite gift set holds twenty four different surprises consisting of the ever-popular lip and skincare must-haves. HK$2,500

5. L’Occitane

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French beauty brand, L’Occitane has commissioned Taiwanese illustrator Hsinping Pan to tell a playful Christmas story in the form of its special advent calendar. Behind the twenty four doors is a combination of brand new products, as well as classic favourites. HK$495

6. La Mer

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La Mer’s Twelve Days of Glowing Renewal Collection is likely to make it on most beauty connoisseurs’ gift lists. Being one of the most sought-after calendars in past years, this limited edition set is one of the most luxurious calendars. Fans will be pleased to know that the Miracle Broth, Revitalising Mask and other signature items are included in the set. HK$3,500

7. Maison Christian Dior

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To celebrate the magic of the holiday season, artist Vincent Darré collaborates with Maison Christian Dior to present a beautiful gift set inspired by the couture house on 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Behind each window, are fragrances, creams, soaps, and candles to be found. HK$3,500

8. Net-a-Porter Beauty

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Following last year’s popularity, Net-a-Porter’s 25 Days of Beauty returns for the holidays. Each drawer is packed with the retailer’s top picks, including travel and full-sized products from coveted brands like Omorovicza, Dr. Barbara Sturm and KORA Organics. HK$2,300

9. Penhaligon’s

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Looking for a new scent come 2020? Penhaligon’s 25 days of Christmas is all about exploring new fragrances. Think perfume, body washes, lip balms, candles and more, each day is an olfactory discovery to love. HK$3,950

10. Rituals

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Having just launched in Hong Kong this year, Rituals is fast becoming a cult favourite for beauty addicts. Their Advent Deluxe Calendar is a great way to discover the new brand’s offering – with twenty four of Ritual’s hero products for the face, body and home. HK$880

11. The Body Shop

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There are times when “the bigger the better” does hold true. At least The Body Shop thinks so. To celebrate the holidays for the past sixteen years, the brand has been launching the most large-scale advents to count down to Christmas. Their Dream Big Ultimate Beauty Advent is filled with twenty six different goodies from their bath and body ranges to take you into the new year. HK$1,499

12. Valmont

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Luxury skincare house, Valmont is presenting the brand’s first ever advent calendar this year. Each drawer of the twelve boxes holds  bestsellers including items from the L’Elixir des Glaciers and Hydra3 collections. HK$2,280

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