But, if you want to battle the inevitable blemishes and give skin a gorgeous healthy glow, a deep cleansing face mask is the only way to go.
Great for removing impurities and giving tired and dull skin a boost, a face mask is the perfect DIY facial that you can slap on while your painting your toe nails or shaving your legs.
They’re not the most budget friendly options but it can be hard to get to a salon for a professional cleanse in December so we say go for one of these quick fixes instead!
Bright and shine:
Loved by actress Natalie Portman, this thick green mask has a strong aniseed fragrance and contains seaweed flakes so it’s quite pungent but is brilliant for giving skin a super strong cleanse. The formula tightens and tingles as it dries onto skin, drawing out impurities, plus it exfoliates as you rub it off which leaves skin feeling fresh and awake.
Glam Glow Mud Mask, €59.95
Beat the blemishes:
If you want perfect skin by Christmas, you better get started on this hero product now! Like a professional peel, this month long treatment promises to even out skin tone and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as blemishes so it’s perfect if you’re prone to breakouts. Used once a week, the treatment works by gently removing the top layers of dead skin cells but is gentle enough for dry skin.
Neostrata Glycolic Treatment Peel, €49.50
Firm up:
As skin ages it loses collagen and elasticity, the two components that are essential to keeping skin looking young and firm. This mask isn’t able to turn back time but it will help firm up skin by giving it a nourishing hydration boost and will also make it appear smoother and more radiant. Perfect, if you’ve been having lots of late nights and early mornings!
Shiseido Wrinkle Resist 24 Firming Massage Mask, €61
