Hi everyone. I just wanted to give you all that party a lot a few tips to looking your best the morning after. It somewhat caters to the women but I'm sure that some of you men out there could use them also.
Party Girl Survival Guide: Strategies for Looking Good the Morning After a Late Night
Natural Health, Nov, 2005 by Olessa Pindak
1. Fake a healthy glow
THE TOP TIP for looking good the morning after is to care for your skin before you turn in. "No matter how tired you are or how late it is, remove your makeup before you go to sleep," says Victoria Malloy, a Toronto-based artist for The Organic Makeup Company. This will prevent cosmetics or sebum from clogging pores overnight. Follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dehydration. "Use the heaviest-duty moisturizer you can for your skin type," advises Day. Then in the a.m., apply a product that's made to get your glow back, stat. Pictured above (clockwise from upper left) are three we like:
Nivea Visage Simply Glowing ($9; at drugstores) contains shimmering pigments for instant luminosity.
Dr. Andrew Well for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum ($65; origins.com) is a lightweight rejuvenator to use under a moisturizer or alone.
Aura Science Recoup Recovery Cream ($50; victoriassecret.com) has bloat-busting caffeine and nourishing vitamin E. You'll look wide awake before the coffee kicks in.
2. De-puff your peepers
"WHEN YOU'RE HUNG OVER or haven't gotten enough sleep, the first place it shows is in the thin skin under your yes, explains Day. Two classic look-great-fast remedies are still among the most effective. "Place tea bags that have been steeped, then cooled, over your eyes for several minutes; chilled cucumber slices also work," says Jane Iredale, founder of Jane Iredale Cosmetics. If even that seems like too much trouble, look for ready-made de-puffing creams like these:
C.O. Bigelow Incredible Herbal Eye Cream Firming Formula ($23; cobigelow.com) moisturizes with rich shea butter and contains cucumber to send bags packing.
Lamas Pro-Vita C Eye Maintenance Gel ($32; lamas beauuty.com) has licorice to help lighten dark circles.
Grassroots Feast Your Eyes ($18; kohls.com ) uses chamomile and cucumber to soothe.
3. Hide the evidence
"CONCEALER IS THE SINGLE most important thing you can use to lose a tired look," says Iredale. After using it, apply an oil-free foundation to even out any blotches or splotches. Then add a little color with blush and bronzer. "The combination goes a long way to fake a luminous complexion," says Malloy. A light coat of mascara is fine, but "avoid heavy or dark eye makeup," cautions Iredale. "This will just make you look worn out." Finish with a moisturizing lip balm. A few favorite fresheners (pictured clockwise from upper left):
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup ($11.75; at drugstores) is an oil-free formula with retinol to refine and brighten the complexion, and vitamins to hydrate it.
Jane Iredale Circle/Delete Under Eye Concealer ($29;janeiredale.com), which features vitamin K, treats dark under-eye circles even as it covers them.
Almay Nearly Naked Touch-Pad Liquid Blush ($9.79; at drugstores) provides sheer touch on color that doesn't look ashy or cakey, and contains vitamins A and E to revive tired skin.
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