This Handy Beauty Checklist Makes NYE So Easy
If you're big into superstitions like I am, you may have come across a few related to New Year's Eve. Did you know, for instance, that eating twelves grapes at midnight is meant to guarantee you an equally sweet year? (Conversely, a single sour one may mean a poor month ahead, so choose carefully.) It's also said that evil spirits hate loud noise, which is possibly the best excuse I've heard for throwing a rager. Beauty-wise, I observe my own NYE superstitions. Though entirely made up by me, I'll admit, they're fun quasi-rituals I've come to keep out of habit. Firstly, I always make an effort to have a festive mani and pedi. Somehow seeing my freshly painted fingers nursing a saucer of champagne seems to work out as a good omen for a year of slick grooming ahead. I also always choose a fun new beauty look to try on NYE. That one was born one year, when after having received a bunch of compliments on a gold shimmery eye situation I had constructed, I decided to pay it forward. Since then it's morphed into a personal custom that involves saying nice things to everyone I see on NYE. It's my simple way of feeding positive vibes into the universe.
Keen to make this NYE my most beautiful one yet, I reached out to PORTER's beauty director Newby Hands for a handy beauty editor-approved skin and makeup product checklist. Ahead, you'll find her pick of the bunch for transforming everything from dull teeth to tired skin just in time for the countdown. Because feeling your best on NYE might sound like just another thing to grapple with this time of year, but can actually be a chance for you to set your resolutions for the future. (Yes, even if your intention is "finally do skincare right this year".) No danger of potential sour grapes required.
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Wander Beauty Secret Weapon Pencil in Nudist ($32)
"If you love a multi-tasker, try this. I use it to cover up blemishes, line the lips (edge the outer corners to create more of a pout), and even as a natural-looking highlight."
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick in Miranda May ($41)
"I love a bright lip for parties and this red is one of the prettiest. Created by Charlotte for Miranda Kerr, it’s glamorous, fresh-looking and easy to wear."
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad For Face ($43)
"These exfoliating pads are just genius. Wipe over skin to gently peel it, while also delivering a beautiful glow. The chemical exfoliant AHA is what gives self-tan its golden finish, so combining it with DHA makes such sense."
Edward Bess Bess-Lash Mascara in Deep Black ($45)
"So many mascaras just aren’t black enough but this one coats lashes in a really deep, dark black. Plus, it stays put and doesn’t leave lashes looking 'crispy' or clogged."
Apa Beauty White Duo ($220)
"This is such a clever concept from Dr Apa, a NYC-based aesthetic dentist who excels in making teeth look amazing. A 2-step teeth brightening kit to be used for 90 minutes a day for 5 days, it will ensure your teeth are whiter for party season."
Illamasqua Beyond Powder in OMG ($32)
"In the prettiest shade of rose gold—so it’s flattering on most skin tones—this highlighter works anywhere from cheekbones to collarbones. You can even try it blended down the front of the shins."
Burberry Beauty Gold Touch in Gold Shimmer No.01 ($55)
"This shimmering gold dust looks beautiful on lids (wear it with black liner and loads of mascara), blended on brow or cheekbones, or dusted at your cupid's bow."
Smith & Cult B-Line Eye Pen in Still Riot ($34)
"Everyone needs a great black eyeliner. This one goes on easily and gives a really intense line that stays put."
Dr Sebagh Serum Repair ($111)
"Packed with hyaluronic acid, this serum boosts hydration to leave skin looking plump and glowing. Great for any skin type (oily, breakout, mature, and men’s too) use it post-peel and pre-cream. It’s a brilliant pre-party skin transformer."
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