Holiday party season is here! Which means sparkles, bold colour, extra effort eyes and glowy skin… and, if you live in Australia, makeup that’s fighting for its life. Between the heat, the humidity, the sweat, the dancing and the running around from one event to the next, keeping your makeup in place can feel… basically impossible.

So today we’re getting into all things holiday season glam with makeup artist Mia Hawkswell - from how to create a party look that actually feels fun and wearable no matter if you want to go lowkey or all out, and how to make sure it lasts the distance — even in 35-degree heat.

Also in this ep, we put our faces on the line to test Go-To’s blushes, and an easy hack for figuring out your blush placement, and of course, our MVPs for the week (and last ones for the year)

Blushes!

Go-To Glowy Liquid Blush in Berry

Go-To Matte Pop Blush in Berry 

Listen: Rae Morris’ anti-ageing makeup tricks

MVPs

L’Oreal Paris Magic Retouch

Revolution Ultra Glow Illuminating Fixing Mist⁠⁠

Mia’s go-to holiday makeup

Trinny London BFF SPF 30 Cream

Youngblood Vividluxe Crème Blush

Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick

Pixi On-The-Glow Superglow

Kosas Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist

⁠Revolution Ultra Glow Illuminating Fixing Mist⁠

Revolution Super Fix Misting Spray Matte

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Hourglass Veil™ Soft Focus Setting Spray

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

ILIA Beauty Eye Stylus Shadow Stick

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow

Follow Mia: @miamakeup

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Credits:

Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.

Thanks to our guest, Mia Hawkswell.

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