Everything you’ll need to beat your face this Mardi Gras

There are only two times of the year when glitter lipstick is truly deemed acceptable: Mardi Gras and Christmas. Considering Santa’s retired back to the North pole until December rolls around, we’d say the time is right to coat your pout with this fuschia pink formula before Mardi Gras hits this weekend. 

$59 at MYER

Why not enjoy a palette full of rich and vibrant brights and metallics while supporting one of the girls? Queer content creator Bretman Rock created this bold eyeshadow palette alongside Wet N Wild to honour his home of Hawaii. Rock has brought us a yassified interpretation of the sunny tropics and we love him for it. 

was $24.95 now $14.97 at Priceline

Gleaming like a disco ball is a must for gay Christmas. Forget subtle formulas, because as far as highlighter is concerned, we’re amping up the blinding factor with reflective-level picks like this budget-friendly option from Revolution. 

$10 at Priceline

We love a costume set of false eyelashes as much as the next queen but if we’re dancing all night to Loreen’s “Euphoria”, we need something that can hold up to the pressure. This set is lightweight with a stunning lift and curl for an eye-opening effect. 

$12.99 at Priceline

We always seem to be in a rush to get out the door to get festivities started, so we really appreciate a fast-drying nail polish formula. The fact that this quick-drying pick is easy to apply on the go while making nails look like mermaid scales is just a bonus. 

$5.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Mardi Gras is nothing without an abundance of face jewels. Get creative with placement and enhance your eye makeup or dot a few over your limbs for a reflective look that’s sure to turn a few heads on the dancefloor. 

$9.95 at Sportsgirl

Rainbow glitter? Duh. This is a no-brainer as far as Mardi Gras is concerned. If you don’t already have any, you better get your hands on some stat before someone revokes your cool card. You’ve been warned. 

$11.95 at Priceline