![]() Slight digression: I’m going to do a post on sampling services like Birchbox and Beauty Army very soon, but while I’m on the subject, let me just say that samples are your friend. “I have a million highlighters, I have a million concealers, what could possibly be so great about this one? Plus, $40? Ouch.” And then I got a sample. “Yeah, yeah, cult product, blah blah,” I thought. Here are just a couple of products and some tips that’ll perk you up and make you look more human. You already know about primers, foundation, etc. I’m not going to go through all the usual makeup steps. Dry shampoo is also awesome for when you get a little overexcited with your styling lotion and end up being able to see your reflection in your hair. I’m partial to the classic Pssssst!, which doesn’t leave a residue and smells delicious, and my friend Hilary - who has enviable hair and has tried ’em all - swears by Suave. Drugstore brands are always coming out with versions of these as well.īy the way, if you absolutely can’t wash your hair, dry shampoo is your best friend. ![]() If you’re looking for a less expensive option, Clinique’s Depuffing Eye Serum ($28) has a nice little cooling rollerball, and you can even use it over makeup during the day to refresh (I’d say it’s “Like a 3 pm cup of coffee for your eyes!” but I am obviously above such things). I’ve never owned it, personally, because I am not independently wealthy and nobody has ever seen fit to give me one for free (weird, right?). You squeeze a bit of the magic energizing cream (Dior is pretty vague about product descriptions and ingredients, but I’m pretty sure it involves virgin blood) onto the perpetually-cool palladium tip and press/massage into your suborbital eye area. I’ve seen this sucker take out the puffiest of eye bags in under a minute. If you’re looking for a miracle worker, Dior Capture Totale Instant Eye Rescue Treatment ($95) is astonishing. I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your eyes are puffy. I’ll probably pick some up when I’m done toothpaste-squeezing my sample. However, I just started using a sample of Sephora’s (relatively new) Instant Moisturizer, which at $20 for 1.7 is much more wallet-friendly, and you get that same instant “hey look now I’m moisturized” feeling. Immediately quenches, has great antioxidants and natural stress-relieving botanicals, and smells delicious. ![]() My go-to when I’m feeling parched is Caudalie Pulpe Vitaminée ($58). Since alcohol/lack of sleep are drying, you’ll probably want something with even more hydration than usual to plump up your skin. Ives Apricot Scrub ($3) will do you just fine.Īfter your shower, moisturize immediately. If you can’t part with the cash, good old St. It’s undeniably fantastic, with small grains and fruit enzymes that exfoliate chemically as well as physically (it’s supposed to tingle, but if it’s burning, wash it off and try the gentle version). is $85? Is it possible that you’re worse at math than I am?). Just because I’m obsessed with Kate Somerville’s ridiculously expensive Exfolikate doesn’t mean you have to be (seriously, Kate, $85 for 2 oz.? And can we take a second to talk about how. Now you need to give yourself a good exfoliation to brighten up your complexion, increase circulation, and get rid of all those dead skin cells. It’ll getcha squeaky clean in a gentle (chamomile-infused!) fashion, and it wins Best of Sephora every time for a reason. for over a year now, probably because I only use it in the shower. While you’re in there, take off all your smudged eye makeup with some good eye-friendly cleanser. You smell like cheap champagne and regret. But don’t worry! You can put things on your face to fool people into thinking you’re functional! Skincareįirst off, get in the shower. Either way, your alarm just went off and you’re scared to look in the mirror, right? Well, you should be. Did you have a little too much fun last night? Did you drink all the things? Or maybe you just stayed up late clicking through all of your ex-boyfriend’s Facebook photos and crying.
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