Christmas make-up: A frost-bitten palette inspired by Christian Dior's legendary garden

An abundance of glitter is all very well and good during the festive season but if you plan on something a little more elegant, here are four key beauty looks to see you through the festive season in style

Smoky Bouquet: Smoky eyes tend to have a bad reputation thanks to heavy-handed application, there is a better way with softer shades of grey with a smattering of sparkle (Helen McArdle)

American Beauty

First up bright red lipstick; an iconic classic and a statement feature on the face, best worn with little else.

Smoky Bouquet

Smoky eyes tend to have a bad reputation thanks to heavy-handed application, there is a better way with softer shades of grey with a smattering of sparkle.

Angel Face

Tis the season to sparkle, but do it with some subtlety. The application of a soft illuminating pressed powder on the cheeks and eye area will give a soft shimmer.

Full Bloom

Make the most of metallic shades around Christmas, a golden eye with a slick of soft shimmer will make the prettiest of party looks.

Photographs by Helen McArdle

Styling by Emma Akbareian

Make-up by Andrew Gallimore at CLM Hair & Make-up using Dior Golden Shock Christmas Collection and Capture Totale Dreamskin

Hair by Heath Massi at Frank Agency

Nails by Lucy Tucker at One Represents using the Diorific Golden Shock Vernis & Capture Totale Hand Repair Cream

Model Lera at Premier Model Management

Flowers by Rebel Rebel

Make-up artist’s assistant Ana Fry

Retouching by The Invisible Touch

All clothing, accessories and fine jewellery by Dior, dior.com

All beauty and skincare by Dior, available nationwide