The beauty insider's top tips for Christmas party prep
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With a flurry of Christmas parties falling upon us like snowflakes, it can be overwhelming, to say the least - stressing out about what to wear, or how to look your best on the biggest night of the year, can be tricky to manage. That said, there’s plenty you can do ahead of time to ensure you look beautiful on the night (and all winter long for that matter). From silky locks to glowing pins, here’s how to get party-prepped in advance…
Face
Much like what lingerie is to clothing, we firmly believe that makeup is only as good as the skin underneath it. On the lead-up, use The Ordinary’s cult-status oil to boost your complexion’s radiance. Semi-precious stone rollers are also key as they help reinvigorate your circulation and create a fuller, plumped-up visage— use with your favourite moisturiser. If a breakout should occur, fret not — Indie Lee’s sell-out blemish lotion will clear them up overnight. Simply dot the wonder elixir directly onto the problem area, leave on for a few hours or even overnight, then wash off to discover the spot has shrunk beyond belief. On the day, depuff your peepers with gel eye masks (pop them in the fridge for ten minutes prior).
Your Toolkit:
Hair
We don’t know about you, but we think our hair looks its best washing it the day before you need it to sit just-so; otherwise, your hair will be too soft to style. In lieu of conditioner, instead use Ouai’s Treatment Masque to give your hair a moisture surge. Should you intend on heat-styling on the day, too, a heat protector is paramount. Our go-to is ghd.
Body
Everyone has their preferences when it comes to hair removal, so we’ll leave that up to you. That said, we all want super-soft skin, and nothing buffs bodies better than Liz Earle’s cleaner and mitt combination. Once you’re smooth and have applied your go-to body moisturiser, slick Iconic London’s body illuminator over any skin you’ll have on show for an instant, multidimensional glow.
Hands & Feet
All too often overlooked, give your hands and feet the luxury treatment too with these It buys. We’ve seen these Starskin moisturising booties all over Instagram of late—a must if you intend on wearing strappy sandals. For your hands, use cuticle oil daily to strengthen your nails ahead of a mani, or to add a natural gloss to virgin talons. And, with cooler temperatures, hand cream is certainly worthy of some precious space in your clutch bag…
