Party, recover, repeat

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Gents, the big days are here and with that comes a full social calendar, plenty of groove, late nights, no sleep, vosho marathons on the dance floor, and one too many drinks.

The festive season is bound to be a crazy time, but we’re trying not to walk into the New Year with skin that is all partied out.

You’ve worked hard to keep your grooming on lock all year, so get ready to switch things up with grooming that will fit into your bumper-to-bumper schedule and allow you to hop from party to party without sacrificing your skin’s health.

Blitz recovery

You’ve just partied the night away, the sounds of amapiano are still ringing in your ears and by midday tomorrow you’re back at it. You barely have time to eat and get all your hangover remedies in, so you’re going to need a skin-revival plan that’s quick and will have you looking refreshed in a pinch.

Dunk your face in some ice-cold water after cleansing to awaken the skin, reduce puffiness, and get blood circulating.
Pat the skin dry after cleansing and douse your face with a super-hydrating, soothing face mist and allow it to absorb into the skin. When you’ve done a few shots too many your skin is bound to feel dehydrated, as alcohol is a diuretic. Just as you need to up your water intake to hydrate your body after a night out, your skin recovery should always start with a boost in hydration.
Wake up and shake up the skin with a face wash or moisturiser containing energising ingredients such as caffeine or ginseng to help increase blood circulation.
Combat any redness or uneven skin tone by applying at blurring tinted moisturiser, followed by an SPF, or go straight in with a moisturising tinted SPF.
Concealer is a lifesaver during the festive season. Not only does it hide a multitude of sins but it also helps to brighten up the complexion. Go for a skin-matched concealer and blend into the under-eye area or apply to any blemishes. In extreme cases, use a colour-correcting concealer with a peachy undertone to neutralise the appearance of dark circles.