YSL
Couture Palette in 05
This is no time for wallflowers. Ditch the dull eyeshadow and work with this beautiful palette of purples for some added dramatics. From vivid violet to inky aubergine, what screams confidence louder than a metallic wash of color on the eyelid taken all the way up to the brows? Pair with a sleek ponytail and add a touch of clear gloss into the mix and you have a winner.
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Tom Ford
Shade & Illuminate
Razor sharp cheekbones are the secret weapon of the fashion elite. But don’t fret if you weren’t born with your own set, as with this nifty product you can sculpt your very own. Take the dark shade and run it underneath the lower line of your cheekbone, taking it right up to the ear and blend. Dab the lighter shade onto the very top edge of your cheeks and you will be contoured to fierce perfection.
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Dior Addict
Fluid Stick in 869 Vie D’Enfer
Playing with textures is just part of the job. Take a matte complexion and add some wet look lips with the help of this dual-purpose lip color and gloss. Effectively, this is a lip stain that has a mirror-like shine finish. It’s a rich raspberry shade, and worn with just a slick of eyeliner, it will give your peers a serious case of lip envy.
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Chanel
Les Beiges SPF 15 in No 30
This clever powder compact acts as a pressed powder and bronzer in one. It keeps spotlight-induced shine at bay and prevents your complexion from looking washed out as you dash around the city. It’s a great tool to keep close at hand to fight off the dreaded camera flash forehead.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Full Fat Lashes 5 Star Mascara in Glossy Black
A set of patent-black glossy lashes will do wonders when you’re presented with early morning wake-up calls. Designed to open up the eyes—and fast—this mascara coats every lash and curls, lengthens, and separates, so there’s no need to waste any mirror time separating your eyelashes with safety pins.
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Haute Couture week is where the crème de la crème of the fashion world are at this very moment, decked out in their finest threads and sitting pretty in the front row to witness next season’s collections. Couture week is when the beauty world also runs wild on the runway. In seasons past, we’ve seen bejeweled lips, fur mowhawks, and crystalized eyebrows to name a few. If you’re in the mood to step up your beauty caché, here are the products that will do the hard work for you.