Six ways to add a little festive flair to your makeup look this Christmas

December is the season to be merry and bright with your festive makeup look.

From office parties to family gatherings, this time of year offers the perfect excuse to add a little extra sparkle to your beauty routine.

From berry lips to bold glitter, there’s something for every makeup aficionado this season - here are our top picks.

Hollywood Flawless Filter, £34

Where: www.charlottetilbury.com

This primer highlighter hybrid is the secret to the ultimate glow.

This is a customisable complexion booster for super starlit skin in seconds (www.charlottetilbury.com)

Hourglass Glitter Shadow in Foil, £26

Where: www.cultbeauty.co.uk

Make your eyes sparkle with this light-reflecting buildable glitter shadow.

Uniting beauty and science with luxury, you can rely on Hourglass’ seamless, simply sublime range for a miraculous addition to your make up kit – and this limited edition glitter eyeshadow is a jewel in the brand’s crown (www.cultbeauty.co.uk)

Lancome Hypnose Custom Wear Volumising Mascara, £25.50

Where: www.boots.com

Get flirty with your lashes and turn up the volume with this award-winning mascara.

Lancome Blockbuster, worth £210 - yours for £70 when you spend £40 or more on selected Lancome products at Boots (www.boots.com)

Stila Convertable Blusher in Lilium, £18

Where: www.boots.com

Give cheeks a dewy sheen with this sheer tint in Nude Pink

This versatile favourite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy, translucent colour (www.boots.com)

Illamasqua Loaded Lip Polish, £19

Where: www.illamasqua.com

A high-gloss mirror-shine lip polish for the perfect pout.

Choose a complimentary makeup brush when you spend £45 or more online (www.illamasqua.com)

Sol de Janeiro Glow Oil, £35

Where: www.cultbeauty.co.uk

This shimmering, skin-softening oil leaves skin with a dewy glow.

The ultimate shortcut to a Brazilian beach babe glow (www.cultbeauty.co.uk)