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Bam! Just like that the Holiday Season is in full swing.

This means endless Holiday parties, events, the out of nowhere lunches with friends to do funny gift exchanges and then ending the whirlwind with New Years Eve.

Not only do we find our bodies exhausted but our skin is too. Holiday makeup is special. We all want that Christmas glow and NYE sparkle. Unfortunately too many nights after a night out many of us slack in the makeup removal / night time skincare routines. I have put together a few tricks and shortcuts to help keep your makeup and skin on point all season.

Marathon, not a sprint

First, this season is a marathon, not a sprint so pace yourself with the Yuletide cheer. Alcohol is incredibly dehydrating to your body and your skin. Make sure you are staying up on your water intake. Add some lemons to your water. Lemons contain Vitamin C… not a spectacularly high amount, but 30-50 mg per lemon. They also contain potassium. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning gives the body a chance to absorb these vitamins effectively and can provide a little immune boost. Tomato juice is excellent for replenishing your electrolytes as well. So if you must follow “the hair of the dog that bit you” the morning after a celebration, there is a reason Bloody Mary does the trick.

Tinted Primer

For your face, I love tinted primers for full face makeup application. It smooths your skin while reducing the amount of actual foundation you will need to apply. I am a huge fan of Dermalogica’s Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer & BB tinted primer is a hero in my makeup army as well. Both are hydrating, great full coverage with an anti aging boost. Winning! I am currently obsessing over Kat Von D’s Lock it 3D foundation. It goes on incredibly smooth and lasts all night. Armani’s Silk Foundation and Makeup Forever HD foundation are perfect as well for all the gorgeous selfies you will take! The absolute must have is Urban Decay’s All Nighter Finishing Spray! You will not need to touch up your face once! This spray is like a magnet holding everything on your face in place!

Another easy skin care repair tool is a Sheet Mask. Sheet Masks have made a huge impact in the skin care world in the last 2 years and there are some top notch ones on the market! Rodial’s Snake Oxygenating & Cleansing Bubble mask will detoxify your skin removing impurities and dead skin. It is definitely one of my favorites!! Repechage has a delicious peptide mask which gives my skin a super glow!!

Make sure though, if you are neglecting the night before you makeup for it in the morning. Morning exfoliation is also so key in day to day but also during the soiree season! Your skin cell turnover happens while you rest so that unwanted gunk is begging to be removed. It is a double must if you have neglected removing your makeup the night before. Fresh’s exfoliating Rose scrub is gentle while being incredibly effective. The natural Rose extracts are definitely calming to the senses as well.

Josh Rosebrook Active Enzyme Exfoliator will also deliver immediate results with crushed walnuts paired with fruit and herbal enzymes heal and reveal gorgeous healthy skin. Remember, it is a timed effort not a “scrub until your face is beet red” opportunity. I sing Twinkle Twinkle to ensure I am getting a good 90 second scrub going. You are taking the time to look gorgeous going out, give yourself a helping hand and making that makeup magic happen by remembering it all starts with great skincare efforts. It doesn’t have to be fancy or super expensive but it has to happen!! Remember Dolls, a solid skin care foundation of serum and moisturizer for both day and night will help you maintain a gorgeous glow year round!

Cheers to a fantastic New Year!!

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