PREPPING YOUR SKIN FOR A NIGHT OUT
So you have your makeup plans sorted, but the one thing that goes great with New Year’s Eve makeup is perfect glowing skin. Here’s some help in that department…
DRINK WATER //
Drinking lots of water is one of the most effective things you can do for your skin. For the few days before a big night out, drink loads of the stuff and you’ll see great results.
EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS //
If you’re planning on having bold, red lips for New Year’s Eve make sure your lips are prepped first. Using a sugar lip scrub really helps to remove any dead skin so that your lipstick doesn’t go patchy or flake off. The Fresh Sugar Lip Polish is my favourite, but this is also quite easy to make yourself with brown sugar and olive oil.
HYDRATE YOUR EYES //
If there’s one thing that shows how many Christmas parties you’ve been to, it’s the eyes. Keep your eyes hydrated and de-puffed so they look fresh and concealer will apply nicely on the night. The Origins No-Puffery is cooling and hydrating at the same time!
DEEP CLEAN YOUR PORES //
If you have a few pesky spots, using a clay mask the day before should help to clear things up. The Super Facialist by Una Brennan Tea Flower Deep Clean mask is really affordable and makes my skin feel great. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes before removing gently with a muslin cloth.
GET SOME VITAMIN C //
REN have a really exciting product launching in 2014, the Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial. They’ve managed to find a way to stabilise 10% vitamin C so it is only activated when it’s touched by water. Using the clever squeezy bit on the end, you pump out the perfect amount of product to use. It feels slightly exfoliating at first, but once mixed with water it suddenly feels zingy and completely refreshing. It really helps to brighten your skin and it’s the perfect quick fix. As this isn’t out yet, anything with Vitamin C will do and will help give your skin a boost.
Enjoy your pamper sessions tonight and check back tomorrow for some more NYE makeup tips!
