High Point
(All photos courtesy brands unless otherwise stated)
RMS Beauty Simply blend Contour Bronze into areas where the sun hits for a sleekly fitted, natural-looking sun-kissed glow via organic ingredients. No one will know the difference. $28 at net-a-porter.com
CHANEL Éclat magnétique is a wintry illuminating powder from the Holiday Collection that boasts an easy-to-blend texture and gloss-like finish. Bonus? It is embossed with an ornamental motif inspired by Chanel’s vintage button. $70 at chanel.com
LAURA MERCIER Float from soirée to soirée with the aid of this limited-edition holiday “make it Glow” set featuring translucent, loose-setting powder and travel-sized glow brush that sculpts with a touch of shine. $45 at lauramercier.com
CHANEL Your magic, multifunctional makeup wand: baume essentiel pearlescent beauty balm adds a touch of sculpted, seasonal shimmer to your face, eyes and lips. $45 at chanel.com
BURBERRY BEAUTY Accentuate your bone structure and chisel your cheekbones with Burberry’s Face Contour: a cosmetic crayon inspired by backstage and the runway to highlight your best features for flaw-free photo opps. $37 at net-a-porter.com
NARS For a contoured pop of color, Studio 54 Hustle Cheek Palette puts you front and center with brilliant Yuletide hues of “Pink Candy,” “Peach Champagne” and “Raspberry shine.” $42 at narscosmetics.com
GLOSSIER The galaxy’s first dew-effect highlighter stick for an otherworldly gleaming, non-glittery sheen. Long-lasting, vitamin-laced skincare and makeup in one, haloscope is for the girls on the nice list. $22 at glossier.com
DIOR The Backstage Glow Face Palette in “Glitz” is a festive quad of radiant (dare we write holographic!) pink-and-bronze and pearly white-and-gold shades to keep your complexion merry and bright. $45 at dior.com
Holiday highlighters that sculpt: add these contemporary, contouring cosmetics to your christmas list.