In love with Lilac
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clinique eye quad
By Veronica Kirby
Ok, so you might be thinking bridal favours and five-year-olds but lilac has been reinvented with a cool futuristic feel to it this season. Metallic wet textures give an edge to this soft hue and make it oh-so-wearable. So feel the fear and look to the future, because the future\'s lilac ladies and there\'s not a bridal party in sight.
Get the look with our favourite products here...
Clinique Colour Surge Eyeshadow Quad in Plum Seduction
This quad contains the shades you need to recreate some of the hottest looks from the catwalk. Choose either the cool light subtle wash of colour over the eye or high impact evening look with the deep plum hue for that ever-in-demand smoky eye.
£21.53, clinique.com
MAC Cremesheen Lipglass in Ever So Rich
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mac lip glass
MAC are the gods of the lipstick world and this lip finish fuses the creamy nature of the Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of the Lip Glass. Plus, it\'s non-sticky so no fighting with wayward hair stuck to your lips, a look definitely not seen on the catwalks.
£12.72, maccosmetics.co.uk
Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Crash
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urban decay
Love your liquid liner but fed up with boring old black? Add some serious drama with Urban Decay\'s liquid liner in Crash, a deep plummy purple colour, pair with glossy lids and you have the futuristic trend in the bag.
£10.77, boots.com
Aveeno Moisturising Lotion
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aveeno moisturiser
We simply had to include this moisturiser from Aveeno. With a calming lavender aroma this lotion relieves dry, sensitive skin while moisturising for 24 hours and leaves you with an inner sense of calm, even after you\'ve checked your bank balance.
£4.99, available at Boots, Waitrose and pharmacies
BarryM Dazzledust in Lavender
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barry m dazzledust
We love these little pots of loose pearlised powder which you can use on your eyes, cheeks and even lips, if you\'re feeling daring. Apply a subtle wash of shimmer or layer on the dust for high impact eyes.
£4.50, barrym.com
Nail it
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lilac nail colours
If you\'re too traumatised by visions of old ladies in lavender to dare to wear lilac on your face then just give a nod to the trend with gorgeous nails in every shade of lilac, lavender, violet and mauve you can find.
Collection 2000 Maxiflex Durable Flexible 5 Day Wear Polish in Lilac Ice, £2.49, available nationwide, 0870 755 1055.
Marks & Spencer nail varnish in Blackberry, £2.50, marksandspencer.com.
OPI nail varnish in Done out in deco, £9.95, opi.com
TIGI Big Fat Fun Eye Liner in Lilac
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tigi pencil
This silky pencil glides on smoothly and contains over 70 per cent moisturising ingredients to keep you peepers looking their best. There\'s a handy little sponge tip on one end to help blend and smudge plus, we\'ve found that the pencil works great as an eye shadow too.
£8.90, tigihaircare.com or 0870 330 0955
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping
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mac skinfinish
This gorgeous velvety powder has a fab futuristic high frost metallic finish and adds highlights to cheeks, brows or body. We\'re loving the super-buffed sheen it\'s adding to our waxy winter skin.
£17.13, maccosmetics.co.uk
Dior 5 Colour Eye shadow in Petal Shine
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dior eye shadows
This elegant little compact contains five stunning but subtle pearlescent shadows that lend a luminous glow to the eyes.
£34.50, dior.com
Eylure Flirt strip lashes
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eylure lashes
These falsies may not be in shades of violet but nothing sets off lilac eye make-up as well as lush black lashes. These Eylure ones will finish your look to perfection, and yes the box is super cute too.
£7.50, 0208 573 9907
Planning weekend away but can\'t work out how all your beauty goodies are going to fit in your bag? Then take a look at our guide to the mini essentials perfect for your mini break.
