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Touche Éclat is the perfect product to brighten the complexion.

The New Year has finally arrived! Many people have made their New Year's resolutions and so this is often a time for change.

One of these changes could be stepping out of your comfort zone to enhance or change your makeup for the better. People often think that they need to entirely change their makeup to make it look fresh and new, but this year, try using a classic makeup product to add a bit of flare for 2013.

With new products constantly being launched throughout the year, some of the greatest, timeless products are forgotten. These products are often very versatile and are suitable for most people.

One of my favourite classic items is the Touche Éclat Radiant Touch by Yves Saint Laurent. This product is the all-time best solution for getting rid of that dull, tired look. It can be used under the eyes to get rid of dark circles or anywhere else on the face to help brighten and give the skin a radiant finish. The product is also so easy to use; click the pen a few times and lightly blend the product on desired areas (you never have to worry about this product looking heavy because it blends so well). Touche Éclat comes in many different shades and is suitable for most skin colours!

Another classic product that will definitely add some colour to your new look is Benetint by Benefit. This product was originally created in the 1970s for an exotic dancer but is actually amazing at adding a beautiful colour to the cheeks and lips. Many people are often afraid of using a liquid cheek colour, but this product is very easy to use since it goes on sheer and can be built upon. Benetint is also versatile as it can be used on the lips to create a healthy stain that is very long-lasting.

NARS "Orgasm" blush is another must try product for your New Year's look as it is a suitable colour for everyone. It can be applied very lightly to just give a luminescent glow, or can be built upon to create a gorgeous flush colour that makes the skin look so much healthier. Another trick you can do with "Orgasm" is to apply a bronzer to the cheek area first and then apply the blush overtop to create a perfect sun-kissed glow.

Lastly, a product that has been mentioned numerous times before is the Diorshow Mascara. This mascara has a powerful brush that creates a very voluminous lash but doesn't cause them to clump. This mascara is long wearing and doesn't flake but still comes in a waterproof formula for those who have extra teary eyes. Diorshow comes in three colours — black, brown and blue — so it can be made suitable for anyone's makeup style.

Now is the time to switch up your makeup and try something new. It doesn't have to be a drastic change, but by adding in one or a few of these classic makeup items, you can really enhance your makeup and start the new year with a fresh new look.