Purse party essentials
hair products,beauty,clutch,Christmas
Woman in make up sipping cocktail
By Beauty Editor Katie Corcoran
Whether you are heading on a big Christmas night out, a festive dinner or to a family gathering, chances are you will not be taking your large vanity case with you for those beauty emergencies. So we\'ve rounded up our favourite purse party essentials that are clutch bag friendly and will combat those mid evening beauty nightmares.
Beauty emergency: Shiny skin
hair products,powder,beauty,clutch,collection 2000,Christmas
Collection 2000 powder compact on background of champagne
Need a compact powder for your handbag that will be a savior on any night out? Then this new Collection 2000 Shine Away compact is just what you need when you want hours of matt coverage, so that powdering your nose is one less thing to worry about! It\'s a lightweight, super absorbent powder that has a staying power of up to 10 hours. Look matt in every photo and keep the purse strings happy with this high street hottie.
Collection 2000 Shine Away compact powder, £3.99, 0870 755 1055
Beauty emergency: Red tired eyes
hair products,Boots,beauty,clutch,the eye,Christmas
Boots sparkling eye drops packaging
Sometimes a busy week and late nights can take their toll on your eyes. If you are suffering from the annoying ‘red eye\' then use this fantastic Boots Sparkling Eye Drops to make eyes whiter and redness disappear. They are particularly handy to have in your bag for any moment when tiredness starts to show... make all this festive cheer look like a breeze...
Boots Sparkling Eye Drops, £3.49, Boots nationwide
Beauty emergency: Dry lips
lip balm,beauty,Nivea,Christmas
Nivea lip balm on champagne glasses background
Nearly everyone carries a lip balm around in their purse, and this time of year is no exception. Whether you are going for the natural sheen or simply applying a soft base for lipstick this new Nivea Lip Care SOS is perfect. It contains pantheno which will re-hydrate your lips in moments and also calendula oil which soothes and de-stresses lips leaving them soft and kissable. So when you need some light lip relief against the harsh winter weather or a pick me up mid night out keep this little beauty on hand...
Nivea Lip Care SOS, £3.29 nationwide
Beauty emergency: Base touch ups
concealer,beauty,Benefit,Christmas
Benefit compact kit
This handy little compact has all your favourite multi tasking Benefit products in ultra mini sizes making it perfect for even the smallest of clutch bags. Add some foundation to a flagging complexion, colour to cheeks, brightening eye cream to diminish dark circles and that all essential lip gloss. And it\'s all in one handy box to keep you look fabulous all night long..
Benefit Justine Case, £22, benefitcosmetics.co.uk
Beauty emergency: Dark circles & skin imperfections
concealer,YSL,beauty,Christmas
YSL Touche Eclat
For an instant pick me up when on the go this little cult classic is perfect. Small enough for any purse yet big on dark circles, this will reduce skin imperfections and leave you looking fresh in moments. If you aren\'t in one the buzz of this No 1 seller, you should be - It\'s a party season investment
YSL Touché Éclat, £22.50, boots.com
Beauty Emergency: Glamour quick fix
eyeliner,beauty,Too Faced,Christmas
Glittery Too Faced eyeliners
One sure fire way to get a glamour fix is by adding glitter to your eyes, and these Too Faced Starry Eyed Mini Liquid Eye Liners are perfect. Not only are they clutch bag size friendly but the colours are bright and full of glitter so add sparkle to your eyes in moments. We love the Stalkerazzi\'s gold colour and Super Freak\'s fuchsia pink for some added festive sparkle that can be applied anytime, anywhere...
Too Faced Starry Eyed Mini Liquid Eye Liner set, £14, House of Fraser
Beauty emergency: Tired dull skin
beauty,Laura Mercier,Christmas
Laura Mercier secret finish
If you feel in the middle of a night out that your skin needs a little pick me up then this Laura Mercier skin enhancer is for you. Not only will it set make-up when applied to a finished look but it will also leave skin looking glowing and radiant. So prevent your powder from looking dry, your skin dull and refresh in moments. And it\'s perfectly formed, in a small handbag sized friendly tube..
Laura Mercier Secret Finish, £23, 0800 123 400
Beauty emergency: My eyes are lacking va va voom!
mascara,beauty,Max Factor,Christmas
Max Factor mascara
Most women keep only the essential make-up items on them at all times on a night out and mascara tends to be one of them. There is no better way to open up your eyes and add some seductive glamour to any outfit than big lashes. This Max Factor Beyond Length Mascara is a multi-tasker than combines their award winning Masterpiece mascara wand as well as an added twist of festive colour. So cover your lashes in the play safe black for some length and curl and then finish off by applying the silver colour over the top for some party season magic. This dual action wand is perfect for party time and those right-on-trend statement eyes.
Max Factor Masterpiece Beyond Length Mascara in Moonlit Black, £9.99, boots.com
Beauty emergency: Lack of festive shimmer
beauty,The Sanctuary,clutch,Christmas
Bidadari body shimmer powder by The Sanctuary
Get that sparkly body glow in an instant with this new Shimmering Body Dust from The Sanctuary. It\'s perfect for the festive season when going from desk to dancefloor and it\'s also fab when trying to maintain that post holiday glow. With its handy built in brush all you have to do is tip this little beauty upside down and this swish over skin to add some festive sparkle to any look. Perfect for your handbag.
Bidadari Shimmering Body Dust, £9.95, Boots nationwide
Beauty emergency: I want to smell gorgeous -- now!
beauty,Missoni,perfume,Christmas
Missoni roller ball perfume
Not many of use carry around a large tote bag on a night out which means it\'s often hard to fit perfume into a small evening bag. Fear not, there is one product guaranteed to last and handy enough for even the smallest of fashion bags! We love these rollerball perfume pens that are perfect for when you want to add a seductive scent to your party season outfit. This Missoni Acqua perfume will leave you with a playful, energetic yet sophisticated scent that will see you through winter and beyond. Look out for your favourite fragrance in a rollerball that is a worthy investment for nights out especially as it lasts and lasts... unlike Christmas of course!
Missoni Acqua Perfume rollerball, £45, 0870 034 566
See our other party season must-have products here
