The Christmas party beauty look that will take you from desk to disco


A step-by-step guide by Princess Eugenie's wedding makeup artist Hannah Martin


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Ainhoa Barcelona
Ainhoa BarcelonaRoyal Managing Editor
December 13, 2021

Christmas party season is well and truly upon us. You may have your outfit and accessories sorted, but what about your beauty look? Celebrity MUA, Hannah Martin – the mastermind behind Princess Eugenie's wedding day makeup – shows us a day-to-night party look that is so simple to follow yet guarantees stunning results.

Follow Hannah's step-by-step guide which she has contributed to our Christmas Digital Issue, guest-edited by Martine McCutcheon.

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"Taking your day look from desk to disco needn't be complicated," Hannah tells HELLO! "You can elevate even the most simple of makeup looks in just a few simple steps. Here I show you how to create a simple but impactful smoky eye with just a few products from your makeup bag."

1. Perfect your daytime base to see you through the night with a little concealer. Focus on the eyes, chin and forehead.

A woman with short blonde hair applying makeup with a brush and holding a concealer tube.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible More Than Concealer tube and applicator displayed.

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2. Take a soft eyeliner pencil through the waterline and along the top and bottom lash line and blend to create the base for your smoky eye.

A woman with blonde hair applies eyeliner with a brown pencil.

3. Blend a deep shadow all over the lid over your day eye makeup and buff up into the crease of the eye to build depth of colour.

A woman with blonde hair is applying makeup with a brush.
Huda Beauty Wild Jaguar palette with nine eyeshadow shades in various colors and textures.

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4. Apply a slim line of Lash Adhesive eyeliner at the root of the lashes. By far the easiest way of applying lashes at your desk!

A woman with short blonde hair is applying eyeliner. She is wearing a green shirt and rings.
Two black lash products with 'Lash in a Flash' branding displayed on white background.

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5. Place a set of lashes into the adhesive for easy, immediate drama. Blend into your lashes with a little mascara top up.

A woman with short blonde hair is using a tool to groom her eyebrow.
Ardell Wispies eyelash packaging with model's eye and lashes.

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6. Add luminosity to the higher points of the face: brow bone, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and inner corner of the eye.

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A compact of pink highlighter powder next to its box labeled 'Glow-To Highlighter'.

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7. Finish with a slick of Lip Gloss.

A woman with short blonde hair applies lip gloss to her lips using a red tube.
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