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PARTY ANIMAL RECOVERY PLAN Hide the telltale signs of a heavy night. Lisa Haynes reveals the products and tricks to feign eight hours sleep.
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ad hair days are one thing, but add a bad face day to the mix and you’ve probably got an almighty hangover on your hands...
‘Tis the season to be merry, and you don’t have to be especially badly behaved for the party season to take its toll on your skin. The odd late night here, one too many cocktails there, and your complexion can end up looking like it’s been through the festive ringer. Thankfully, beauty saviours are available to provide some emergency relief the morning-after-the-night-before. When party hangovers strike, follow these tricks to camouflage the evidence. Eye Elixir Fight the signs of fatigue dark circles and eye bags - by taking action before your head hits the pillow. “When you finally crawl into bed, prop yourself up with an extra pillow to avoid puffy eyes in the morning - sleeping slightly elevated helps to drain excess fluid out of the face,” advises Jill Zander, founder of the Jill 46 8 JA AN NU UA ARRYY2 021041 4 5
Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic. If one too many tipples means you forget the pillow plumping, invest in a de-puffing eye cream for a morning miracle. “Look for one that deals with dark under-eye circles,” Zander suggests. “For bloodshot eyes, prepare two camomile teabags wet and refrigerated, or have a trusty chilled teaspoon on standby. When you wake up, hit the snooze button for five minutes and let these quick-fixes de-puff your telltale party baggage.” For those not familiar with the refrigerated teabag or spoon methods, simply lie back and pop the bags onto closed eyelids, or hold the rounded side of the spoon gently over the area, and let them work their magic. Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer Skin Duo, £35.50 (www.qvcuk.com)
Along Came Betty Fix Me Quick Mattifier, £6.99 (Tesco)
Buy it now Give the gift of good skin with Kiehl’s holiday cheer products. Limited edition festive artwork by Eric Haze adorns the brands bestsellers, including Creme de Corps Whipped Body Cream and Ultra Facial Cream. Available now, priced from £24 (www.kiehls.co.uk).
Complexion cure The less sleep we get, the less time our skin cells have to repair and regenerate. The more alcohol you drink, the more likely your skin will be zapped of hydration. The result? Dull, dry and lacklustre skin meltdown. If you’ve woken up to a painkiller breakfast and dull reflection, cheat a brighter looking face with a morning scrub. “Gentle exfoliation can really perk up a post-party complexion, leaving it looking plump and fresh,” says Caroline Frazer, Simple skincare expert. “Next, slather on moisturiser while skin is still damp, as this helps lock in much-needed moisture.” Keep a water misting spray in your handbag to pep up dehydrated skin throughout the day, which will act like an energy drink for your face and instantly refresh when hangover slumps kick in.