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    Let's get the party started

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    Christmas is forgotten (apart from the extra two kilos you’re desperately trying to budge before Jan 1) in favour of the night of nights – New Year’s Eve!

    Time to get serious about your skin and clue up on the clever make-up tips and tricks you’re going to call on to ensure you look spruced and sparkling to shindig it with the best of ‘em.

    First up, make sure you’ve read and re-read bh’s Beauty bible (compiled thanks to a whole host of beauty devotees such as yourself) – the more handy hints you can get under your belt, the better.

    Next, let’s get a beautiful base. Simple Deep Cleanse Facial Mask is fabulously cheap at $3.50 but is just the ticket for achieving radiant and super clean skin. If it’s not already sat ready and waiting in your bathroom cabinet, pop it on your supermarket shopping list pronto.

    Time to prime your way to complexion perfection: L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Smoothing Resurfacing Primer envelops the skin, resulting in a soft, smooth finish that feels just as good to touch as it does to look at.
    For a lower-priced pick try Australis Cosmetics Primer (a bh Glosscars winner 2009) locks in vital moisture, smoothes skin texture and helps stop foundation from slipping.

    There are myriad foundations to choose from but a big night like New Year’s Eve is probably not the best time to experiment with a new one. Instead, if you’re not currently using a foundation that contains light-reflecting pigments or pearlescent particles, try blending an illuminator like Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator with your trusty regular-use foundation for added radiance.

    Sweep some powder over high-shine areas such as the nose, chin and forehead and a dusting of Benefit Dandelion (an illuminating face powder that leaves a petal-like finish) won’t do you any harm either. Sweep under eyes for added brightness.

    Tickle the apples of your cheeks with a rosy blush like Maybelline New York Mineral Power Powder Blush in Original Rose and there you have it – the perfect canvas. Now go forth and add your finishing touches, whether you’re partial to a look-at-me mouth or you’d prefer to play up your peepers, you can experiment with colour until you find a look you love.

    Looking for a truly impressive flutter? Bh’s Olivia shows you how…

    What look will you be sporting this New Year’s Eve? How are you seeing in 2010?

    31 Member Comments

    Yohanna 10 Jun 2020 4:37 PM

    This decade started very interestingly....the Grand Plan full on in motion xD

    Miss19 5 Nov 2018 12:22 PM

    I still haven't planned what I'm going to be doing for NYE

    talk-a-lot 26 Apr 2014 4:37 AM

    Some excellent products listed and a few good tips, thank you.

    FeatheredBeauty 3 Jun 2012 8:05 AM

    I don't really celebrate new years eve.

    Empire 4 Jan 2010 3:15 AM

    Going to a mates place and alternating between spa, pool and singstar for all hours!

    meglet 4 Jan 2010 1:45 AM

    Just a question..can you use a mineral blush, like the Maybelline New York one mentioned, over a water-based foundation? Do they work together? I've found some blushers just seem to fall off my face (rejected by a blusher...yikes!). Should I be using a mineral based foundation with a mineral blush?

    PerfectProductPrincess87 2 Jan 2010 9:47 AM

    HAHA i am afraid I saw in 2010 in the comfort of my bedroom with a sick female dog who had just been spayed, watching Shaun Micallef's NYE Rave (might I say it was very funny so worth it).

    In my jammies drinking coffee and eating lollies! There were some fireworks to be heard in my 'hood though :)

    Michelle007 1 Jan 2010 9:23 AM

    this new years i made some of my own custom eyeshadow colours and will wearing those proudly, along with jeans and a silver bustier with black lace over it and my fondly named tuxedo stillettos.

    Michelle007 1 Jan 2010 9:23 AM

    this new years i made some of my own custom eyeshadow colours and will wearing those proudly, along with jeans and a silver bustier with black lace over it and my fondly named tuxedo stillettos.

    aliciaraul 30 Dec 2009 10:32 PM

    So hot that I;m not sure what to put on my face as it will feel like it's going to melt away. Nevertheless, Happy New Year everyone. Stay safe.

    jewl 29 Dec 2009 11:43 PM

    heheh i plan to give myself a facial tonite.. make sure i'm looking fab come 2010!! Now if only i could get out of work early tomorrow! hehehe

    vainpot 29 Dec 2009 1:43 PM

    It'll probably be a low-key family gathering for me this year so I doubt I'll get too glammed up. Will keep the beauty hints in mind for next time. =)

    Yvette Rose 29 Dec 2009 8:45 AM

    still have to figure out what to wear ! eeeep ! i will be going to an apartment party in the suburbs of sydney- steering clear of the city as i have partied many times there !

    Sweet123 29 Dec 2009 8:12 AM

    i hate really big crowds so il just be hanging out at home maybe watching some dvds

    beautyqueen95 29 Dec 2009 7:00 AM

    Most likely - babysitting...... BORING!! (once she is asleep that is)

    jatz 29 Dec 2009 6:38 AM

    mmmmm Maybelline Mineral Powder Blush, on my list and simple Deep Cleanse Facial Mask, great price. Seeing the New Year by just being at home with hubby and watching the fireworks on TV, unless some friend decides to have a party then we will head there.

    swarna 29 Dec 2009 5:02 AM

    Thanks for the pointers to some great products! I am having a quiet night at home, hopefully something fun with family on New years day.

    Mztrish 29 Dec 2009 4:19 AM

    We;re heading to my Sister's, who lives close to the City. Just before midnight, we will all drive about 5 minutes down the road where there is a large hill. We will all stand on that hill & watch the fireworks. We've only been doing that for the past 2 years, and it really is great! Whatever you're doing, have fun & be safe.

    Naazmij 29 Dec 2009 3:56 AM

    i have to figure it out still. getting closer

    Naazmij 29 Dec 2009 3:55 AM

    i have to figure it out still. getting closer

    Naazmij 29 Dec 2009 3:55 AM

    i have to figure it out still. getting closer

    FRIEND 29 Dec 2009 2:20 AM

    I couldn't even find anything grand to do, now all these perfect makeup tips will be wasted on the TV or webcam haha.

    Veronica GaGa 29 Dec 2009 2:07 AM

    My faimly and I might go out for lunch or dinner... if not then I guess we'll just be stayng at home. I love watching the fireworks on tv haha. I don't think I'll be hanging out with my friends coz they might wanna chill with their own family. There were also many gorgeous tips in the beauty bible! Thank you beauties for them hehe :)

    DanniiBeauty 29 Dec 2009 2:02 AM

    I love maybelline..... we are low key this year as I have a 4mth old, but we have planned a barbecue sparkles and lots of water bombs to play with my 6yo at home!!!

    pamperpuss 29 Dec 2009 2:00 AM

    I'm hosting a party where kids are welcome, so all my BFs can come. Have hired 2 fun sitters so the kids can have a ball upstairs while we par-tay downstairs! Yes they are all sleeping over. well it's only once a year and it's 2010 so gotta see it in with style!

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