It’s that time of year when we press palms, smile politely and indulge in a marathon session of air kissing for the upcoming slew of holiday parties. Time to shimmy into the spanx, teeter on uncomfortable stilettos and pray the seam on that last minute outfit decision holds until the final air kiss. The last thing anyone wants to be worried about is how their makeup looks.

 Louboutin Tape A l’Oeil Matte Nude Eye Colour gets high marks for ease of use and staying power. This formula goes on liquid and sets to a powdery matte finish. The matte shade range features nudes to flatter every complexion, and the exquisite packaging makes this eye-shadow a perfect gift for anyone this season, especially yourself.

Pretty Vulgar ‘Bury Them with a Smile Matte Lipstick’ brings fun back to makeup with bright packaging and fun titles like ‘Mood Swing’ and ‘If Kisses Could Kill.’ The matte formula is comfortable and wears beautifully from application to removal.

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte gives the perfect flush for every face, with a range of ‘nudes’ that gives your compelxion a subtle lift that’ll last for hours. This weather-resistant formula can be used on eyes, face or lips. Our favorite remains In The Nude, which gives the best flush on over the largest range of skin tones. This product comes with a blending brush, but we found that it’s best applied with fingers in quick, short strokes.

A few tips to keep your makeup fresh all night long: use a primer to keep your foundation in place and a setting spray when you’re done to keep the finish perfect. Matte lipsticks work well with thin layered applications and blotting between layers. Boost the lipstick’s lasting power with a matching lip pencil as a base layer, so that the color fades evenly as time wears on.