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Make-up that stays put for party season

Fed up of your make-up slipping off? Our edit brings you the best party-proof make-up to keep you looking glamorous throughout the festive season.
By Gillian Davies
Lip, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Eyelash, Forehead, Eyebrow, Earrings, Hair accessory, Style,
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Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer, £10.99

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Applied before make up, a primer like Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer, £10.99, keeps skin's texture looking more uniform and keeps make-up in place for longer.

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Revlon Colour Stay Foundation, £12.49

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With a velvet-matte finish Revlon's Colour Stay Foundation, £12.49, does exactly what it says on the tin but does need careful blending for a smooth finish.

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Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Foundation from £68

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Yes it's pricey but Estee Lauder's Re-Nutriv Foundation from £68, is packed full of skin protecting anti-oxidants and as it has a slightly heavier finish a little goes a long way.

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Smashbox Photo Finish 24 Hour Eyeshadow Primer, £18

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Keep your eyeshadow looking fresh all evening with Smashbox Photo Finish 24 Hour Eyeshadow Primer, £18, applied underneath.

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Urban Decay Setting Spray, from £9

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Spritzed over face Urban Decay Setting Spray, from £9, leaves a weightless veil over skin, locking in make up and preventing smudging and fading.

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