IT is the biggest party night of the year.
But you don’t need to head to a pricey salon for that glamorous New Year’s Eve look.
Here’s how you can get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style, for less . . .
GLOW UP: Start by getting your skin looking refreshed and revived with a pampering treatment — for free.
You can book a range of complimentary 15-minute skin treatments at Clarins counters and stores, including “plump and hydrate”, “de-stress & glow” or “nourish & restore”.
To book a session online, go to clarins.co.uk/spa/treatments and click the complimentary options.
PICTURE PERFECT: If you’re not a dab-hand with the mascara or blush, then get a professional to do the work for you.
Head to a department store and make-up artists at various counters are typically willing to give you a makeover for free.
Try MAC, where you can get a feature-focused touch-up based on one aspect of your face. There’s no need to book, just walk-in and enquire.
Or you can book a 30 or 60-minute virtual consultation with a professional artist from the brand who will help you to achieve the look you are trying to create.
Book at maccosmetics.co.uk.
LUSCIOUS LOCKS: You can create tressess that look like they were styled by the pricey Dyson Airwrap with alternative tools.
Try wrapping damp hair around empty toilet rolls and clipping in place.
Then blow dry on a low heat until dry for defined curls.
Or you can try popping a bathrobe belt across your head and then wrap sections of damp hair around it before clipping the ends.
Again, dry on a low heat until dry before removing the clips and belt.
Alternatively, tie up your hair and raid the Christmas decorations for tinsel or bows that you can slip into your hair.
Hold in place with a metal pin or grip to give a little glitz on a budget.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. All deals and offers are subject to availability.
DEAL OF DAY
BUY this Liz Earle gift set now and stash it away as a luxury gift for next Christmas.
It’s worth £97 but is down to £34.20 at Boots.
SAVE: £62.80
CHEAP TREAT
STAYING in tonight? Have some fun with the Herd Mentality mini game – £7.99 from Robert Dyas.
WHAT’S NEW?
RISE and shine gently through 2026 with this funky digital sunrise alarm clock with light settings, £18, from Flying Tiger.
TOP SWAP
FINISH a party outfit with this Tommy Hilfiger gold chain bag, above, for £90 from Debenhams.
Or get the metallic crossbody bag from Mango, below, for £22.99.
SAVE: £67.01
SHOP & SAVE
KICK off the last day of 2025 with a bottle of Prince Alexandre Cremant de Loire, down from £15.50 to £10 at Waitrose.
SAVE: £5.50
SHOP & SAVE
KICK off the last day of 2025 with a bottle of Prince Alexandre Cremant de Loire, down from £15.50 to £10 at Waitrose.
SAVE: £5.50
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