Got a party to go to and want your skin to look its best? Make sure you prep your skin properly with our guide for three days before the big event - follow our tips and you'll glow right on time.
Three days before the party
Amping up your skincare routine in the days before your event is a must. Begin with a cleanser bursting with vitamin C - it will boost radiance and help you get that lush, plumped-up glow.
Next, opt for an exfoliant. Caudalie doesn't overload skin but helps to slough away dead cells for a super-soft base. If you suffer from blemishes, an overnight treatment is a fab way of infusing goodness.
The Inkey List has one rich in ascorbyl phosphate - a wonder ingredient that minimises the appearance of blemishes while encouraging your skin to heal itself.
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The day before the party
A mere 24 hours left to prep and preen? Easy! Most of your beautifying can be done while you sleep, so we like to cleanse in the evening with a gentle camomile and rose face wash to calm blotches and de-stress skin. Then, try adding some omegas. A great sleeping oil infused with this magical ingredient will add bounce and elasticity to tired skin.
Simply warm in your palms before pressing in gently. Blemishes still going strong? A spot treatment containing niacinamide (vitamin B3) will fight zits and discolouration in hours. Sweet dreams.
On the day of the party
It's time to indulge in some serious pampering. A toner containing hyaluronic acid will hydrate and reduce any redness while sweeping away lingering impurities - and a little goes a long way.
Spot stickers are also a fab and easy way to dry out and minimise blemishes. ZitSticka's contain mico-darts, which pimple-zapping goodness. Leave on throughout the day for a seriously minimised spot. Finish with a hydrating sheet mask. This beauty essential will plump up skin in minutes, providing a smoother, more radiant complexion. Belle of the ball? Obvs.
