Christmas Make-up Tips

Well, Christmas is fast approaching, and parties and celebrations are everywhere! In the party season our skin gets dehydrated when we drink too much alcohol and insufficient water. Our skin can feel and look ‘hungover’.

Matters are made worse when our skin is blasted by drying air-conditioning and central heating, cigarette fumes and winter winds. Then, amidst all the festivities, our usual healthy balanced diet is usually set aside in favour of rich food and delicacies. All this, combined with a run of late nights, and it is not surprising that our complexion suffers.

This season, the focus is on dewy, clear skin and strong eyes. But remember that preparation is just as important as the last minute touches! Read on to get the look…

RoC® Complete Lift Eye Pen

This is a great tool to reduce under-eye bags, lift the eyelid and give a smoother finish to help eye make-up application – an easy-to-apply gel that gives a really silky finish, making it so much easier to use your mascara and other eye-make-up products. Apply concealer after the gel and proceed with your make-up routine as usual.

Price: £16.25
www.rocskincare.com

Avon Eyes

Working with the most glamorous of Hollywood stars such as Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst and Rachel Weisz, Jillian Dempsey – who is developing the latest Avon range – knows how important it is to have the right palette and tools in order to achieve the new season’s looks. Try their new Eye-shadow Quad in 5 colour ways (Smokey Eyes, Nudes, Denim Blues, Fresh Cut Greens and Vintage Violets)
Soft and easy to apply, you can build them up to match your party mood…

Price: £5.70
www.avonshop.co.uk

Weleda’s Iris refreshing Gel Masque

A quick fix from Weleda is their new Iris Refreshing Gel Masque to give lacklustre skin a boost. If your face has a wintry pastiness or stressed puffiness brought on by Christmas excesses, this non-greasy soothing gel formulated with organic iris extract and cooling seaweed will leave your skin feeling toned, smooth and supple.
Apply a thin layer of gel to clean skin on the face and neck, avoiding the eye area and lips. Leave on for 5-10 minutes while you take a power nap, then gently remove with cotton wool pads and rinse with cool water. The perfect tonic for thirsty skin.
Price: £4.40 30ml
www.weleda.com

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