We drank. We ate. We celebrated. We stayed up way past our bedtimes. And now we’re paying for it with bags under our eyes, sallow complexions and the post-holiday blues. But have no fear, we have spoken with the experts and want to share their advice to get you out of that cold-weather slump and back to looking beautiful.
1. Curl your lashes. It makes eyes look more awake and helps them stand out against a tired complexion, says Bobbi Brown, veteran makeup artist and author of the new Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. And remember to apply mascara only to your top lashes to avoid darkening the under eye area and steer clear of dark liners and shadows that can make you look even more exhausted.
2. Fake a vacation tan. Rub on a gel self-tanner or brush on bronzer to give skin a healthy glow. Follow with a dusting of pink blush on the apples of your cheeks to warm up your skin, says Brown.
The Sephora Sculpting Disk has a powder, blush and bronzer for amping up your complexion. $26.
3. Don’t go dull. “People tend to exfoliate less in the winter months because [their skin is] so dry, but in reality, you should use a gentle scrub once a week to remove the skin’s dull top layer,” says New York dermatologist Diane Madfes, a consultant for Garnier Nutritioniste. And add a richer night moisturizer during the winter months.
4. If you can’t catch up on sleep - fake it. “Sleep can be your best friend. A good night’s rest will give your skin time to regenerate and repair from the day’s free radical damage,” says Madfes. But if you can’t spend a day in your pyjamas then she suggests trying skincare products containing omega 3s and 6s, vitamin A and antioxidants. She also likes serums as they help give a boost to the surface of the skin.
The Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller contains caffeine to treat puffy eyes. $19.
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