Beauty guru Tara Anderson gives IMAGE her top Christmas makeup tips

Makeup artist Tara Anderson is one of the leading figures in the Irish beauty industry. She has worked with celebrities here in Ireland and abroad, including Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall. She is a regular contributor at Pippa’s Fashion Factory, is the queen of bridal make-up and regularly dishes out her top makeup secrets and tips over on her Instagram page.

“There is so much happening around the month of December, with work Christmas parties, family get-togethers and festive nights out with your friends. I have a few really quick tips and tricks to help you get party-ready in under ten minutes.

1. Statement Lip: The festive season is a great time to go for a bold lip. It is also such a good makeup cheat as you can literally keep the eyes neutral with a few coats of mascara and you are done. Everyone needs a red lipstick on standby and my go-to is Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in ‘Caprice’.
2. A Party Eye: I think we all are magpies when it comes to a bit of sparkle, I know I am.
   I love the Stila Magnificent Metal liquid pigments. These were probably my favourite makeup new release of 2017. Cloud10Beauty.com have a huge range of shades but my favourite has to be ‘Kitten Karma’. Simply pat a small amount on to the middle of the eyelid for a subtle sparkle.
3. Glowing skin: This is something that I would do all year round but if you aren’t big on highlight the festive season is a good time to give it a go. There are so many fabulous highlighters on the market at the moment but two of my favourites are Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter & Flormar Double Radiance Primer. Simply mix a drop of your liquid highlighter in with your regular foundation for beautiful, glowing skin.”

Join us on November 25 for a festive filled night in The Westbury Hotel. Three experts will be on hand to show you how to create the perfect Christmas including award-winning chef Paul Flynn will be on hand to show you how to make a mouth-watering festive feast, design expert Sharon Griffin of Griffin & Grey Events and Frogprince Wedding & Events will showcase how to decorate your home like an interior designer and celebrity makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Tara Anderson will provide us with all the skills we need to know to create the perfect Christmas beauty looks.

Not only will you leave with lots of know-how, but you’ll also receive a luxury gift bag worth over €100!

What you can look forward to on the day…

• Three workshop sessions including Festive Food with Paul Flynn, Delightful Decor with Sharon Griffin and Seasonal Sparkle with Tara Anderson
• A mulled wine reception
• Three-course lunch including wine
• Luxury gift bag worth over €100
• Amazing prizes for most stylish and best social media post on the day

Want to come along? Get your tickets here.

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