The Emergency GRWM (Get Ready With Me) Toolkit To Help You Get Ready This Festive Season
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Events season is officially here, and it’s time to get glam – yes, we’re talking about the holiday soirées, festive gatherings, and every reason to celebrate in between!
It’s been quite a year, and I don't know about you but I am ready to GET READY.
Think of Adore Beauty as your go-to holiday beauty wingwoman this season.
Whether it’s your office Christmas bash, a sun-soaked rooftop party (with a hat and SPF of course) or any of the fun summer festivities coming your way, we’re here to make sure you’re prepped, polished and ready to go, on-the-go.
We’ve got your back with a last-minute emergency toolkit for any unexpected beauty mishaps – the essentials to help you avoid those panic-filled mirror checks.
Press-on nails? Check. Instant tanning solutions? Double check.
We are your best friends in beauty after all. And your beauty bestie is always going to make sure you are looking and feeling your best.
So, say goodbye to last-minute beauty freak-outs, and hello to flawless, stress-free festivities!
Let’s get ready together – because your beauty bestie would never let you face the holiday season unprepared.
Here's what you'll need...
Loving Tan Platinum 2HR Express Mousse.
Fast facts:
- Can rinse off after 2 hours.
- Colour deepens for up to 25 hours.
- Is rich in antioxidants.
First things first, let’s get our gorgeous tans sorted.
We want to be looking glowy and tanned for our holiday parties without having to scorch our skin in the sun, because - sun safety.
Plus, sitting in the sun to tan is so ‘80s. We’re sun safe girlies now!
For those on-the-go last minute invites, the Loving Tan 2 hour express mousse is here to deliver the goods.
Streak-free, quick drying and doesn't leave you with that icky tan smell. It’s also Australian-made and cruelty-free.
tbh Skincare patch it up - large pimple patches.
Fast facts:
- Pimple patches that target cystic and inflamed spots.
- These powerful pimple patches work to speed up the recovery of active pimples, reduce redness and correct post-breakout pigmentation.
- Has a protective shield that creates a barrier against external irritants.
Untimely pimples - be gone!
We’ve all been there, it’s the morning of an event or party and that little monster (better known as a blind pimple) decides to start rearing its ugly head.
Don’t reach for that toothpaste friends because thankfully, we now have the gift of pimple patches.
If you’re wondering how to get rid of pimples fast, add the 40 pack tbh pimple patches to cart.
These hard-working tbh patches are invisible on the skin and also a great deterrent for those grimey hands and excessive face-touching which can make a mountain out of that molehill.
Even better, they’re only $11.95!
How to use pimple patches?
Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on for at least 6 hours to see optimal results – perfect for overnight or all-day use.
Polished London Teeth Whitening Strips.
Fast facts:
- These dental whitening strips are made with UK dentists.
- Are enamel-safe and peroxide-free.
- Vegan and cruelty-free.
- Comes with a minty fresh flavour.
Teeth whitening strips for event season - obviously an essential.
After a few red wines and numerous coffees getting us through party season, our pearly whites end up not looking so pearly anymore.
Keep those teeth looking in tip top shape for all the upcoming moments that will be memorialised in photos with these Polished London whitening teeth strips.
The UK brand has created a 14 day treatment pack that’s made with advanced whitening formula PAP PRO to help remove stains and gently whiten your teeth.
Simply pop on for 30-60 minutes a day you’ll maintain those pearly whites whenever you go, whatever you drink or whatever you eat.
Because who has time to worry about stained teeth during party season?
Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN.
Fast facts:
- A lightweight reapplication mist for quick on the go touch ups.
- This spray sunscreen for face is cruelty-free.
- Preen Screen SPF 50+ mist is also infused with skincare ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C and vitamin E.
- Can be used by sensitive skin types.
- Protects it against UVA and UVB rays AND skin damaging external aggressors.
Let’s get one thing clear my sun safety friends, SPF in your makeup or an SPF mist should never be used in lieu of proper sunscreen application.
However, for quick on-the-go touch ups throughout the day when wearing makeup - Preen Screen is going to be your beauty bestie this party season.
With added glow as well as touching up your SPF application - I along with many AB Staffers can vouch for this elite SPF face spray.
Even better, add the limited edition mini travel size one to cart so you can pop it in your handbag wherever you go!
Watch the YouTube video below for 7 primers that will help take your holiday season makeup from desk to dancefloor:
Glister Mini Travel Tourmaline Hair Straightener.
Fast facts:
- The perfect addition to your events season toolkit or for travel.
- This travel hair straightener is ultra-compact and heats up to 210°C.
- Dual Voltage: 110 – 240V - works worldwide.
- Available in two colourways: Flamingo and Champagne.
- Tourmaline plates ensure even heat distribution, minimising hair damage and maximising style.
I can't count how many times I've attended a festive season party and the summer humidity decided to gift me with excessive frizz. That’s when a mini straightener really could have come in handy.
Perhaps you're going away for the holiday season and are looking for the perfect travel size hair straightener?
The Glister mini hair straightener is super affordable ($49), but doesn't skimp on performance.
As you can see in the video above, those with fine or thin hair will particularly get most benefit out of this mini hair straightener.
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara.
Fast facts:
- Maybelline Firework mascara is designed with a unique firework-shaped flexible brush.
- Made to shoot lashes up and out for “360° volume”.
- Promises to lift, lengthen and give a full, fanned-out effect.
- Its gel-based formula is enriched with provitamin B5.
- Is Ophthalmologist-tested AND it comes in a waterproof version which you can get here.
Party season always calls for big, dramatic lashes and if you're on the hunt for a cheap or affordable mascara that will deliver that to you without breaking the bank - Maybelline Firework mascara is here for service.
I recently reviewed this affordable mascara for Beauty IQ - read my thoughts and how it looked on my lashes here.
Otherwise watch the below video for proof of how it can instantly transform zero curl lashes to elongated and full after a few coats:
Ardell Demi Wispies Black.
Fast facts:
- Delivers the perfect amount of length, flutter and curl,
- Comes with an ultra-thin Invisiband for a seamless finish.
- Offers medium volume and length.
Speaking of zero curl, if you need even more of a helping hand in the dramatic lashes department for the party season your best friend is going to be a pair of falsies.
Lucky for you, Adore Beauty has a whole host of fake lashes to choose from whether you're shopping for individual lashes or a full set like these ones from Ardell that are super easy to drop on, plus they're only $10.99. Win!
OPI xPRESS/on Iconic Shades.
Fast facts:
- High-quality press-on nails in iconic OPI colours.
- Quick and easy to apply.
- Promises 14 day wear and are resusable.
- Available in some of OPI’s most loved shades including Bubble Bath, Alpine Snow and Big Apple Red.
- Contains 30 nails in different sizes, nail glue, a prep pad, cuticle stick and duo file/buffer.
Good press on nails seem too good to be true (especially if you grew up in the ‘90s like me, where they lasted about a good hour).
Not anymore. They have come a long way in both design and endurance.
Invited to a festive party this weekend and nails are looking a little worse for wear?
No problemo! Get party season nails instantly without having to fork out $75 on shellac with these OPI press on nails.
The new Adore Beauty office obsession comes in 15 iconic shades.
Take your pick from Christmas red to a gorgeous plum that would look perfect on New Years Eve, and for our neutral nail lover friends - don't worry you're covered too.
L'Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer.
Fast facts:
- An Illuminating tinted moisturiser for face and body.
- Leaves skin with a luminous finish for fresh, healthy-looking skin thanks to its pearlescent particles.
- Provides lightweight sheer coverage.
- Can wear alone, or mixed in with makeup or moisturiser.
- Can also be used to highlight, sculpt and bronze skin.
- Contains glycerin and shea butter to hydrate.
- Available in four versatile shades.
- Suitable for sensitive skin.
- Is only $39.99 for 40ml.
Who doesn't want their face and body to be looking luminous and dewy throughout every festive season event?
In that case my friends, add the viral Glotion to cart ASAP.
Beauty Editor Jas reviewed this affordable highlighter, read her full Glotion review and see how it looked on different skin tones here, she says:
"This lightweight lotion feels more like skincare than makeup, spreading smoothly across your skin and leaving behind a dewy, expensive-looking sheen."
M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick.
Fast facts:
- The iconic M.A.C lipstick that you know and love has been maxxed out in this luxurious Silky Matte formula.
- Formula is richer, feels better and lasts longer for more pigmented and fuller looking lips (perfect for party season!).
- Is long-wearing, non-caking and wears up to 12 hours.
- Is infused with a creamy blend of coconut oil, organic shea butter and organic cocoa butter.
No emergency party season toolkit is complete without one of our holiday makeup heroes - the humble but hard-working lipstick.
And I don't know about you, but when I think of purchasing a new lippie for a special occasion, one of the first places I turn to is M.A.C Cosmetics.
MAC Cosmetic lipsticks are a party season hangbag staple!
For the perfect Christmas or party season red lipstick, I like to reach for the shade “Chilli’ - which I especially love on olive skin tones like mine.
And there you have it, with these beauty helpers on-hand you can get ready for any occasion this season no matter how last minute!
If you need more inspo, you can shop more unconventional (but very handy) event season beauty essentials here.
For more fun makeup and gifting to get you through the party season, check these BIQs out next:
