| There's nothing more enjoyable than a night out | | | | impurities. |
| on the town, a little dancing here a little flirting | | | | 2. Shave |
| there and not to mention the string of beers, | | | | With your skin feeling slightly tender, if possible |
| shots and cigarettes to accompany the evening's | | | | use an electric shaver versus its razor |
| festivities. Combine all this with only a few hours | | | | counterpart, as they can strip many layers of skin |
| of sleep and you have the perfect recipe for | | | | and leave your skin feeling very sensitive and |
| tired, dull, lifeless and unevenly toned skin. Not the | | | | may cause unnecessary redness. |
| picture of perfection you would like have at your | | | | 3. Tone |
| mid-morning brunch date with cute Katie from the | | | | Toners and astringents are great solutions to |
| bar. | | | | improve skin tone (even colour) plus reduce the |
| Not to fear, the following steps will have you | | | | size of pores. Apply a small amount of the toner |
| looking bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and back to your | | | | evenly using cotton wool / pads and covering the |
| former glory in no time at all. | | | | entire face. Have a look at Murad Clarifying Toner |
| Step 1 - Liquids | | | | 150ml a great toner (containing glycolic acid). |
| The reason you're feeling so groggy first thing in | | | | 4. Moisturise |
| the morning is that your body is trying to flush | | | | When it comes to a moisturiser make sure you |
| out that half a keg of beer you triumphantly | | | | choose one that is non-greasy, easily absorbed, |
| managed to get down your gullet - and your | | | | and contains at least an SPF 8, like Zirh Defend - |
| body needs 8 parts of water for every 1 part of | | | | Facial Moisturiser (to prevent premature aging and |
| alcohol to do this successfully. | | | | protect the skin). An additional ingredient to look |
| Whilst on your night out try and alternate every 2 | | | | out for, that is highly beneficial to your skin, is |
| beers / drinks with a tall glass of water (either still | | | | glycolic acid (found in sugar cane) which is a |
| or sparkling will do) this will lessen the severity the | | | | natural exfoliant and moisturiser. Apply a small |
| 'morning after' plus it will help flush out the alcohol | | | | amount of moisturiser and evenly spread to |
| and any other toxins. First thing in the morning try | | | | cover your entire face, using gentle circular |
| and drink a sports drink, preferably one that | | | | motions to rub it in. |
| contains electrolytes as this will both quench your | | | | Step 4 - Puffy Eyes |
| thirst and replenish lost nutrients. | | | | Only a few hours of sleep will leave your eyes |
| **TIP** | | | | puffy, tired and bearing an uncanny resemblance |
| Substitute caffeine (i.e. coffee and energy drinks) | | | | to Fester from the Adams Family. After |
| with pure apple or cranberry juice. Coffee is a | | | | moisturising, apply a small amount of Skin Doctors |
| diuretic and will, albeit give you a short lived boost, | | | | Instant Eyelift which will, as the name suggests, |
| have you visiting the bathroom (and losing liquids) | | | | instantly lift away the signs of aging, tired and |
| more often than both your Grandparents | | | | puffy eyes. Step 5 - Conceal |
| combined.Step 2 - Hydrating Clay Mask | | | | The final step to ensure completely healthy |
| To regain vital moisture and nutrients lost, plus | | | | looking and even toned skin is to use a light |
| get back that fresh looking face - use a clay | | | | concealer. This is a great little trick that is both |
| based facial mask. Apply the clay mask before | | | | time efficient and highly effective in achieving a |
| breakfast, this will not only hydrate your skin but | | | | fresh looking complexion. Apply a small amount of |
| clear up any blotchiness and uneven tones, and in | | | | the concealer and ensure that it is rubbed in |
| all your "maskliness" will guarantee you as the | | | | completely. Make sure and apply the concealer |
| topic of conversation around the breakfast table. | | | | after putting on any clothing and wash your hands |
| Leave the mask on for around 20-30 mins (or | | | | thoroughly to prevent any rubbing off onto your |
| until completely dry), then remove with warm | | | | garments. Alternatively, a powdered concealer |
| water and pat dry with a towel. Your skin will | | | | may be used where instead of cream, a powder |
| now feel smooth, supple and soft. | | | | is gently patted onto your skin - and can be |
| **TRY** | | | | topped up throughout the day. |
| Murad Hydrating Gel Mask | | | | ***TRY*** |
| Step 3 - Wash, shave, tone and moisturise | | | | Male Species Tinted Jojoba Foundation - Medium |
| 1. Wash | | | | That's it! These 5 simple steps should have your |
| Using a face wash such as Lab Series For Men | | | | skin (and confidence) radiating, and leaving you |
| Multi-Action Face Wash, with its super-foaming | | | | with a brilliantly fresh feeling that others will notice |
| cream cleanser and gentle exfoliating beads will | | | | too. |
| leave your face glowing and free from grime and | | | | |