So it’s the day after the party and you’ve got a whole day of activities planned. That would be great – if you didn’t feel so average after your big night on the town. Perhaps you had a few too many mojitos? Perhaps you stayed out well past your bedtime? It’s okay – we’ve all been guilty of those from time to time.
So what are the tricks to ensuring you keep up your flawless appearance on the days when you feel anything but? Well, there are a couple that I’m happy to dish out, but you have to promise to take my advice, and keep the really big nights to a minimum. Permanently hungover isn’t a look that suits anyone, trust me on that.
To look hot the day after… banish dullness and brighten your skin
With the festive season just around the corner, it pays to be prepping your skin now so that it’s well equipped to deal with big nights and a flurry of Christmas indulgences. Getting proactive in banishing dark spots and pigmentation is a great way to ensure a bright and even complexion that won’t be affected by a few wild nights out. We recommend using Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum daily to treat blotchiness and promote luminosity. Why is it so good? Formulated with a unique blend of skin lighteners, pigment blockers, and exfoliants – this hard-working serum helps to add luminosity and clarity to your skin, which means you can be sure your complexion won’t let you down – even the day after a big night out.
To look hot the day after… remove last night’s slap
Often it can be far too tempting to simply roll into bed with a full face of make-up and your sky-high heels intact, but you’re doing yourself and your complexion a massive disservice by doing so. A fresh face is most easily faked when it is in fact (even partially) fresh. That means clean, unclogged and breathable skin that hasn’t spent the whole night covered in heavy make-up. Try using Dermalogica PreCleanse, which works to thoroughly melt away layers of excess sebum, sunscreen, waterproof make-up, environmental pollutants and residual skin products in one simple, pampering step.
To look hot the day after… treat your eyes right
If the puffy-eyed look is something that plagues you after a long night of fun and frivolity, then odds are you may struggle to look like you don’t resemble a blowfish the next day. Never fear, there is a treatment for puffy eyes – it’s called Tranquileyes, and the Puffy Eye Hydrating Formula is perfect for those who need to fight dryness, itchiness, and puffiness in one fell swoop. Containing cucumber, chamomile and aloe vera, this kit works to effectively calm tired, puffy eyes and firm the skin around your eyelids.
To look hot the day after… rock a light, dewy complexion
There’s nothing more luminous than a fresh and dewy complexion that doesn’t look ‘made-up’. A face weighed down with heavy make-up can make you look less radiant and more weathered, so try ditching the full-coverage foundations and opt for a tinted moisturiser that will provide just the right amount of glow and help to perk up your complexion by giving your skin a light luminosity. We love Alpha-H Tinted Moisturiser with Sun Filters because it boosts skin moisture levels and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, too!
To look hot the day after… freshen up your mop
Nothing makes you feel better the day after a wild night than a spritz of an oil-absorbing dry shampoo that will help to remove the ‘icky’ feeling from your locks and replace it with a fresh scent. We recommend Cedel Dry Shampoo to remove that greasy feeling and provide your locks with that fresh, just-washed feeling.
Check out how to use dry shampoo right here…
Fellas, to look hot the day after… give your skin an instant boost
Boys, don’t be fooled – when you’ve been out on a big night the evidence is definitely written all over your face the next day. Your skin acts as a mirror that showcases what you’re feeling on the inside. Think fatigue, stress and that hung-over feeling. Nope, not exactly the look you’d be going for if you were on your way to your grandmother’s birthday – or a date with a new girl, right? So what’s the answer? Why not try a skin-brightening booster that will inject a little ‘pep’ into your skin, helping you feel fresh, awake and radiant? We like Lab Series Instant Skin Booster for its ability to treat puffiness around the eye area, as well as reduce redness and improve skin texture while tightening and firming the skin.
What are your tips for looking hot the day after?
