The festive season will be upon us before we know it. That means long meals with family, gatherings with friends, and fun nights out with work colleagues. Your calendar is probably filling up already!
For many, the holidays can signal the start of the loveliest time of the year, as well as the beginning of a hectic couple of weeks.. But we’re here to encourage you to build some self-care into the festive period, pampering your skin so you can enjoy the busier times that bit more. And we have just the right products for you to properly take care of your skin as winter arrives.
1. Set the stage for self-care
As the season ramps up, now’s the perfect time to put into place some self-care habits, starting with setting the stage for skincare. You’ll want a
cute hair band for keeping your hair moisturiser-free and perhaps a
portable speaker to ensure the ambience is totally relaxing. While you’re at it, you may as well treat yourself to a new scented candle to really create a soothing atmosphere.
2. Perfect your daily skincare routine
A good skincare routine has been shown to improve skin’s hydration, as well as prevent wrinkles and sun damage — so long as you include a powerful SPF moisturiser. But did you know your skincare routine can also have
mental health benefits?
Three simple steps in the morning is all it takes to really pamper your skin this winter. Here are the key elements of a basic morning skincare routine:
Cleanse: Start by cleansing your skin of any dirt, sweat or residue you might have picked up overnight. We like this
Clarins One Step Facial Cleanser With Orange Extract For All Skin Types that removes makeup while soothing and moisturising skin. Just use a cotton pad to pat the cleanser over your skin — no rinsing required.
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Moisturise: Next, you’ll moisturise your freshly cleansed face, locking in moisture and protecting your skin from drying heat and wind. The
Rexaline 3D Hydra Dose Nutri+ Hyper Hydrating Rejuvenating Cream is perfect for over-the-top hydration that will keep you looking dewy and refreshed throughout your festive social calendar. Just make sure to let the product fully soak in before adding more skincare steps.
Protect: For daytime, the final step is to protect your skin with SPF. Even in the winter months, you’ll want to future-proof your skin by protecting it from UV rays. This
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream SPF30 has a delightful gel-cream texture that makes it feel particularly luxurious upon application.
3. Say goodnight with a good moisturiser
In the evenings, you’ll need to make sure you cleanse your face of the morning’s moisturiser and SPF or take off your makeup from those festive outings.
After cleansing your skin again in the evening, (we like
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser), you get to move on to the good stuff: moisturiser.
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Your evening should finish with a luxurious moisturiser that will keep your skin protected throughout the night. We love moisturisers that pull double duty while we sleep, like this
Elemis Superfood Prebiotic night cream. It nourishes the skin with barley, quinoa and sweet almond milk overnight so you wake up feeling fresh and ready to face the day.
And if you really need to rest and repair your skin after wearing party makeup for too many evenings, break out the
Rexaline Derma Night Mask In Cream. It comes in a pack of six individual tubes, and it’s designed to impart intense hydration overnight.
4. Work on your skincare wish list
If your significant other (or your mum!) is asking for stocking stuffer ideas, it’s a great opportunity to mention a few of the more indulgent options you’ve had your sights set on. We’ve certainly got our eyes on this
Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil, complete with a subtle scent that’ll make you feel like you spent the day at a fancy spa. Or you could ask Santa for
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, designed to tackle the dark circles and puffiness that go hand-in-hand with the party season.
5. Stock up on gift sets
Of course, there’s nothing more pampering than taking a night off from the festive hubbub to take care of yourself and your skin with a spa night. Ask a few girlfriends to join you and try out some of your favourite products, then send your guests home with one of our lovely gift sets. The
Elemis Cleanse & Hydrate Pro-Collagen two-piece gift set delivers a smoother and more luminous appearance —exactly what you’ll be looking for at the height of the festive fun.
The
Clarins Double Serum Concentrate & Multi Active three-piece set is a trio of products perfect for gifting as well. With the Double Serum Concentrate, the Multi-Active Jour and Multi-Active Nuit, it’s sure to make an impression.
However you choose to prepare yourself ahead of the festive season, know that the team at Beauty Buys is here for all your pampering and gifting needs.
