The best part of party season? The makeup looks. From metallic eyes to bold lips and bright blush, there’s a beauty trend that’ll instantly transform any fit. And who better to create our key party makeup looks of the season than pro-makeup artist Grace Sinnott? From the ‘Alien Superstar’ silver eyeshadow trend that’s dominating our IG feeds to the return of ‘70s glam, meet the looks and the products for recreating at home. Stock up fast.

Shimmering, silver lids. High-gloss lips. A dusting of jewels and stars. The ultimate makeup look for the 2023 party season? Otherworldly, ‘Alien Superstar’ silver eyeshadow. Heavily influenced by Beyoncé’s sell out Renaissance World Tour, silver eyeshadow has been dominating our IG feeds with everyone from FKA Twigs and Rihanna to makeup creator Ash Walker giving their take on the trend. The FLANNELS way? A high-shine metallic applied across the eyelids. Go for Shiseido’s Aura Dew, a multi-use highlighter that can be applied on eyes, cheeks and the cupid’s bow. Blend with Pat McGrath Labs iconic Mothership IX, which features an intergalactic array of purples, pinks and pearlescent shimmers, depending on your mood. And finish with rosy cheeks, a glossy lip and a smattering of gems. It is Christmas after all.

First there came the noughties. Then the ‘90s. This Christmas? It’s time for a resurgence of the ‘70s. And it’s bringing with it some long-overdue, super-fun glam. Think vivid eyeshadow in purples and blues. Big, bold lips in a vibrant red. And on the cheeks? That high blush we’ve come to love for its uncanny face-lifting abilities. To replicate at home, you’ll need Clinique’s All About Shadows in ‘Angel Eyes’, buffed with Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Shimmer in ‘Peace’ a brilliant turquoise blue. To finish things off? Keep lips punchy, thanks to MAC’s Liquid Lipstick in Ruby Phew!, bring blush up the cheek bones with Patrick Ta’s Major Headlines Blush Duo and layer on Gucci Beauty’s Lobscur mascara. Made for the colour-loving, bold makeup obsessives.

Metallics were having a major moment on the AW23 runways earlier this year and the obsession has transcended clothes making it firmly into our party-season makeup looks. The key to nailing it? Keeping your skin looking fresh, dewy and glowing; a touch of Iconic London’s Illuminator Drops and NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush will help. When it comes to the eyes? Create a base with Lancôme’s Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick and top with MAC’s Dazzleshadow Liquid for a shimmering, glittery finish to the skin. To bring the drama to the lips, go for a deep, shiny gloss c/o Jimmy Choo’s Seduction Lip Gloss in Ruby Red.