Thanksgiving: a time to appreciate all we have and load up on stuffing and pumpkin pie. It’s also a time to elect a beauty look that’s both festive and will guarantee last you from appetizers to dessert, through countless kisses on the cheek and hours of chatter. What’s a snob to do? Keep it simple, concise, and pretty. And most of all, build a holiday-worthy face you’ll want to wear well into Black Friday. Here’s what to pack in your survival kit:
1) Stila Long-Wear Lip Color: With all that sipping and munching going on, you need a lip that will stay put, not end up smeared all over your face. Stila’s formula is a lip gloss and lipstick blended into one, so it’s total coverage that’s never drying. If you’re feeling bold, go for Daring, an autumnal burgundy wine, or keep it unimposing with Coquette, a soft rose sheen.
At Sephora for $20.
2) Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner Pen: Eye shadow can crease and liner tends to fade. Don’t overdo the smoke – you might scare the children and horrify the matriarchs. Instead, elect a single swipe of black liquid liner, and flick it into a perky cat eye.
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3) Evian Brumisateur Mineral Water Spray: Like long airplane rides, a big session with the family can be grueling and dehydrating! Pop into the bathroom and give your face a quick mist of invigorating moisture.
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4) Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara: So you’re not deep-sea diving (unless you have a super-adventurous family, and if so, I’m kind of jealous!), but there’s nothing worse than sloppy mascara smudges. Cannonball is still where it should be after laughter, tears, and everything in between.
At Sephora for $20.
5) MAC Blot Pressed Powder: So you don’t want to subject the family to an oily T-zone, but layers of caked-on powder look just as bad (you also will probably end up resembling my Aunt Rose). MAC’s Blot powder serves the purpose the name suggests – it’s perfect for absorbing shine without actually adding more stuff to your face.
At Nordstrom for $23.
