Top Five Tips for Skin for those Late Nights and Hangovers

1. Cleanse and Circulate

After a long night, give your skin a proper reset. Massage a generous amount of cleansing balm into your skin for a good 2–3 minutes. This helps lift off stale makeup, dirt, and any lingering smells, while boosting circulation. Use a soft face cloth with warm (not hot) water to gently remove it.

2. De-Puff Like a Pro

Splash your face with cold water to reduce puffiness. For an extra boost, pop two cold spoons from the fridge onto your under-eye area for a few minutes. This trick helps refresh tired eyes and improve the appearance of the under-eye area.

3. Rehydrate and Recharge

Start your morning with a pint of warm lemon water, adding a pinch of sea salt and a touch of honey. This combination helps rehydrate your tissues and brings life back to your skin after a dehydrating night.

4. Brighten with a Classic

Before applying makeup, smooth on a thin layer of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. This cult product instantly perks up tired skin, giving you a brighter, more awake look.

5. Cheat the Glow

Fake a fresher face with these simple tricks:

• Use a hydrating sheet mask for 10–15 minutes to instantly replenish moisture and plump the skin.

• Apply a healthy amount of moisturiser to lock in hydration.

• Use a nourishing lip balm to soften and smooth your lips.

• Apply eye drops to brighten the whites of your eyes.

• Finish with a makeup balm like Jones Road for a radiance

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How to clean your skin effectively

  • Ensure your hands are impeccably clean to avoid transferring any impurities to your face.

  • Start by removing eye makeup with a gentle yet effective eye makeup remover. Be very gentle and avoid pulling or rubbing the delicate skin around your eyes.

  • Apply an oil-based or cream-based cleanser or balm to dissolve makeup and remove surface impurities. Use your fingertips to massage the cleanser gently into your skin, breaking down makeup and sebum without disrupting your skin’s natural barrier.

    Tip: Spend a full minute massaging the cleanser into your skin, focusing on areas that need extra attention, such as around the nose, chin, and jawline. Use a very soft mitt or face cloth to lift off the product in an upwards motion.

  • Use lukewarm water to rinse your face, as hot water can irritate and dry out your skin. Pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Avoid washing your face in the shower as the water is too hot.

  • Apply a hydration mist or toner to remove any excess oil and prepare your skin for any active treatments that follow.

Tips for Gentle Exfoliation

  • Avoid daily use of exfoliating scrubs or cleansers with beads, as they can damage your skin's outer layer. Over-exfoliation can cause irritation, breakouts, and sensitivity.

  • Look for cleansers with AHAs, BHAs, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or fruit enzymes. Allow these products to work for 60 to 90 seconds to clear pores and remove dead skin cells.

  • Stay away from cleansers with aggressive exfoliating agents to prevent damaging your skin.

  • When we exfoliate with cleansing brushes too often we can damage the skin’s acid mantel and disrupt the microbiome.