Let’s get this party started

L-R Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Collection, Chanel Lumiere Shimmering Lip Gloss, L’Oreal Invincible Kiss Proof Lipstick, Clarins Eye Palette and M.A.C Lipglass.

Some makeup was made specially to party. Other cosmetics are born party-goers. You'll spot them by their outgoing colours, sparkling personalities and glittery presence. So, when you want to look like you've made an effort, grab some of this lot

Chanel Lumiere Dartifice Shimmering Lip Gloss

$90 for 2.5g

Part of Chanel's Makeup Creation release for Christmas, you won't want to mess up the three drops of pink, gold and plum that sit on the burgundy gloss base. But when you do, you'll find it's worth customising a lip gloss to suit your needs. And, of course, you get the fabulous Chanel compact with mirror. From selected department stores and pharmacies.

Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Collection

$130

Three bottles each contain an oil-in-water eyeliner in a golden champagne, an intense bronze and a charcoal black that you can paint the entire eye area with. They're fitted into a calligrapher's box and come with a brush and attachments. From selected department stores and pharmacies.

L'Oreal Crystal Beige Invincible Kiss Proof Lipstick

$27.95

This lipstick's secret weapon - "zero-trace and extreme hold" - means you never have to worry whether your lipstick is in place. Start with clean lips, wait one to two minutes before rubbing mouth together, and don't use any gloss or balm. From selected department stores and pharmacies.

Clarins Playful Colours Eye Palette

$59

This is a special box-set of five eyeshadows - four with a bit of shimmer and one sensible brown. They're made to be worn dry, or wet for a bolder effect. This set is also just as good for daytime. From selected department stores, pharmacies and beauty therapists.

M.A.C Courting Rose Lipglass

$38

This belongs to M.A.C's Adorn colour story that comes with stick-on crystals for holiday season brilliance. This lipglass is so pretty, you won't just use it for party season. From Smith & Caughey's Newmarket and M.A.C Chancery.