Everything you need to ensure your festive make-up look is perfectly prepped and on point

From eclectic lip colour to the sell-out lipsticks everyone is talking about, here are three party season beauty essentials that will see you through the most wonderful time of the year.

When you're caught heading straight from your desk to the dance floor, endurance is one of the most important things when it comes to your festive look.

A reliable mascara

If there's one thing you are going to need this festive party season, it's a great mascara that isn't going to let you down.

Maybelline's The Colossal, Volum' Express mascara in black is a safe bet, as it creates a whopping nine times the volume, instantly.

The Lush, collagen-enriched plumping formula and "mega brush" instantly build volume, without clumps.

Pro tip: Sweep brush from root to tip to plump lashes and achieve dramatic volume.

Stay-put lipstick

No list of party make-up essentials is complete without a lipstick – preferably one that stays put too.

We love the Maybelline Superstay Matte Liquid Ink Lipstick range as the finish is smooth but the nourishment is real. Glowing pigments infused in this lipstick make lips look fuller. The only downfall? Choosing which shades to carry in your day-to-night bag.

The Maybelline Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick also comes in stacks of shades and is another great choice for party season.

The after party

With all that layering, make-up, cleansing and make-up removing, looking after your skin is super important this time of year.

Grab the Olay Total Effects UV Day Moisturizer and you'll be set for your AM routine in one simple step to nourished and protected skin.

This multitasking moisturiser delivers on seven skin benefits: it hydrates, boosts glow, evens skin tone appearance, minimises the look of pores, smooths and plumps, reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles and provides environmental protection.

Olay Total Effects formula, supercharged with antioxidant vitamins B3, C & E, as well as Pro-Vitamin B5 , boosts hydration and skin surface renewal, while the broad spectrum SPF15 delivers UVA/UVB protection in a non-greasy formula.

Protection and rebuilding is even more important come night time. Try the Loreal Paris Revitalift Anti Wrinkle Extra Firming Night Cream for all the antioxidants and renourishment your tired, partied-out skin could wish for.

Put your skin first

Follow these simple steps and you'll keep things on track when it comes to your party skin and beauty looks.

1. Always wash your face - don't take short cuts, you'll pay for it in the end.
2. Drink lots of water - around 6-8 glasses a day should keep tings hydrated from within.
3. Don't forget your lips - they need to be cleansed and hydrated like the rest of you.