The holiday season calls for a new approach
No matter the clichés of the holiday season, your face doesn't need to be adorned with glitter and bright red lips. I mean if that's your thing, great. But, in the same way, there is nothing wrong with following the path of the "elevated version of my daily self". A good skincare routine is imperative, but there are makeup tricks. Add a drop of highlighter to foundation and to the top of your cheekbones, brush your brows, apply mascara and finish with a pink lip. Party or not, this look never goes out of style.
1. Blink Brow Boost £49, bbb-london.com 2. Chantecaille Lotus Radiance Highlighter £70, chantecaille.co.uk 3. Chanel Noir Allure Mascara £37, chanel.com 4. Ruby Hammer Serum Lip Balm £18, rubyhammer .com 5. Fenty Eaze Drop'Lit All-Over Glow Enhancer £27, fentybeauty.com
Can't live without it…A beautifully lightweight mask for an overnight boostMasks have changed. Back then it was the substance that hardened on your skin removing all the gunk from your pores. The problem with most of these old ones is that they left your skin feeling decongested, but also made them look like a dried out prune. These days, there are great options that are not only kinder to the skin, but are also developed to treat a myriad of skin concerns. If you need hydration, brightening, blemish removal, plumping and more, seek and you will find. Yet I still don't think most people understand their value, saving them for special occasions. But really, a face mask is a really good item to incorporate into your skincare routine because it can make a difference overnight. That's where a night mask comes in. Yes I talked about night creams, but it's not the same thing. Think of your night cream as a conditioner and your night mask as an intensive hair treatment – a great way to up the ante. I'm currently loving this sleep mask from Farmacy. If your skin texture is uneven, your pores need refining, and you really need to see a visible difference in the morning, this is your answer. But if you're worried about the condition of your pillowcase, don't. The texture is light as water and blends beautifully into the skin. Because no one has time to do extra laundry. Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Overnight Mask, £32, sephora.co.uk
On My Radar…Three Skin Protectors That Work While You SleepSpot Check If you have dark spots (resulting from environmental aggressors or acne leaving its mark), this will treat them while you sleep. Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Glycolic Night Cream, £28, johnlewis.com
Company favorites Fresh, lemony and whipped with perfection, this cream is full of exfoliating acids and shea butter for 30% firmer skin in a week. Ole Henriksen Dewtopia Firming Acid Night Cream, £51, boots.com
Fantastic Light Repeated exposure to digital light affects the natural ability to the skin to repair itself as you sleep. This night cream helps counter it. Sarah Chapman Digital Rest Night Cream, £57, cultbeauty.co.uk
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No matter the clichés of the holiday season, your face doesn't need to be adorned with glitter and bright red lips. I mean if that's your thing, great. But, in the same way, there is nothing wrong with following the path of the "elevated version of my daily self". A good skincare routine is imperative, but there are makeup tricks. Add a drop of highlighter to foundation and to the top of your cheekbones, brush your brows, apply mascara and finish with a pink lip. Party or not, this look never goes out of style.
1. Blink Brow Boost £49, bbb-london.com 2. Chantecaille Lotus Radiance Highlighter £70, chantecaille.co.uk 3. Chanel Noir Allure Mascara £37, chanel.com 4. Ruby Hammer Serum Lip Balm £18, rubyhammer .com 5. Fenty Eaze Drop'Lit All-Over Glow Enhancer £27, fentybeauty.com
Can't live without it…A beautifully lightweight mask for an overnight boostMasks have changed. Back then it was the substance that hardened on your skin removing all the gunk from your pores. The problem with most of these old ones is that they left your skin feeling decongested, but also made them look like a dried out prune. These days, there are great options that are not only kinder to the skin, but are also developed to treat a myriad of skin concerns. If you need hydration, brightening, blemish removal, plumping and more, seek and you will find. Yet I still don't think most people understand their value, saving them for special occasions. But really, a face mask is a really good item to incorporate into your skincare routine because it can make a difference overnight. That's where a night mask comes in. Yes I talked about night creams, but it's not the same thing. Think of your night cream as a conditioner and your night mask as an intensive hair treatment – a great way to up the ante. I'm currently loving this sleep mask from Farmacy. If your skin texture is uneven, your pores need refining, and you really need to see a visible difference in the morning, this is your answer. But if you're worried about the condition of your pillowcase, don't. The texture is light as water and blends beautifully into the skin. Because no one has time to do extra laundry. Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Overnight Mask, £32, sephora.co.uk
On My Radar…Three Skin Protectors That Work While You SleepSpot Check If you have dark spots (resulting from environmental aggressors or acne leaving its mark), this will treat them while you sleep. Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Glycolic Night Cream, £28, johnlewis.com
Company favorites Fresh, lemony and whipped with perfection, this cream is full of exfoliating acids and shea butter for 30% firmer skin in a week. Ole Henriksen Dewtopia Firming Acid Night Cream, £51, boots.com
Fantastic Light Repeated exposure to digital light affects the natural ability to the skin to repair itself as you sleep. This night cream helps counter it. Sarah Chapman Digital Rest Night Cream, £57, cultbeauty.co.uk
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