Beauty editor Bettina Tyrrell provides the simple tricks and tips you need to know to help you shine on through the party season.
The 2020 festive season is likely to be little different this year. Cocktail parties will look more like sit-down dinners, and tragically you might not be able to clomp around the dancefloor with your colleagues belting Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. But what isn’t likely to change is the late nights, ice buckets of bubbles, over-indulging on delicious food and always saying yes to dessert (it would be rude not too!). While these luxuries are the spirit of the season, they can impact the way your skin looks and feels. We’ve all woken up to last night’s fun glaring back at us in the mirror in the form of a blotchy, crinkled complexion, dry lips and dark circles. The good news is, there are some little tricks you can try to keep your skin looking plump, juicy and full of life during the party season.
I get it, after 15 flutes of champagne and a shot of tequila, taking off your makeup feels like the biggest chore. But washing your face of makeup is quite possibly the most vital step in your beauty regimen (second only to applying SPF daily). Your skin goes through an important regenerative process at night, shedding dead cells and cycling them out for new ones. Makeup impedes this exfoliation process and things like dullness and signs of fatigue can start to appear. Also, if left on the skin overnight product build-up, excess oils and daily grime can clog pores and cause blackheads and breakouts. For a simple, fuss-free cleanse, BloomEffects Royal Tulip Cleansing Jelly is a brilliant choice. In one step it dissolves all traces of makeup and excess oils, while a blend of hydrators restore moisture to the skin.
Royal Tulip Cleansing Jelly
It’s highly likely that your skin during the party season, and summer, is dehydrated. When your skin is well hydrated, it looks full and bouncy, when dehydrated it looks slack, sallow and you may notice more fine lines. Applying a nourishing, serum-drenched sheet mask can infuse skin with the moisture it needs to look its best – and fast! Before applying makeup for an event, I slip on the Orgaid Greek Yoghurt and Nourishing Organic Sheet Mask onto a clean face to feed my skin with protein-rich Greek yoghurt, moisturising aloe vera and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid. It’s the perfect quick fix for skin that feels a little lacklustre.
In the same way gulping down glasses of water before bed can be the difference between a manageable hangover and not leaving the sofa all day, slathering nourishing skincare on a clean face before crashing into bed can have you waking up to a lively and fresh complexion. For those nights when you’re too tired (or tipsy) to work through your regular skincare routine, an active, yet richly replenishing leave-on mask like the VENN Concentrated Revitalizing Lifting Mask will be your saving grace. Apply before bed and let the supercharged bio-actives and potent antioxidants to do all the hard work for you. Think minimal effort maximum payoff.
Concentrated Revitalizing Lifting Mask
A decadent leave-on cream mask supercharged with a concentrated series of efficacy-driven bio-actives. Formulated to visibly lift, hydrate and boost radiance in an instant, revealing a perfectly revitalized, re-contoured complexion.
Best For: Overnight mask for first signs of aging, mature skin and skin showing signs of environmental damage and stressors.
Volume: 50ml
A midnight pit-stop to pick up some salty, greasy fries always feels like a genius idea at the time, however foods high in sodium are known to cause facial puffiness and even facial bloating. Giving yourself a quick facial massage is a great way to detoxify the skin and reduce puffiness. There are a lot of fussy and intimating self-massage tools on the market, but The Natives Co Rose Quartz Facial Roller is foolproof. The gentle kneading and coolness of the stone roller boosts circulation and assists with lymphatic drainage, helping to ease puffiness and promote a brighter and more energised complexion. Think of it like a gym session for your skin. I like to keep my roller in the fridge (or pop it in the freezer a few minutes before using it) to amplify the results.
Crystal Facial Roller
Ward off festive fatigue by adding dry body brushing to your routine. An instant pick-me-up dry body brushing exfoliates and tones the skin, helps flush toxins from the body and boosts blood flow, while leaving you feeling energised and ready to take on the day. Trust me when I say it’s a game-changer. Before your morning shower, spend a minute or two lightly buffing your body all over with the Bodecare: Detox FSC Dry Body Brush. Once finished, shower, replenish skin with a body lotion, and enjoy silky smooth limbs and an extra pep in your step.
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