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Editor's Picks: Skin Care to Keep You Glowing During Fashion Week
Working Fashion Week is no joke; it’s hard work. Running from show to show, reporting on backstage beauty, parties…While it’s fun, there is wear and tear on your skin. Late nights, early mornings and God forbid — sleeping in makeup. Been there done that. The good news is that there are awesome skin care products that can keep damage at bay, and make you look as if you had a solid eight hours of sleep. Even though, we all know better. It would be lovely to wake up looking like Joan Smalls or have the luxury of a team of pros prepping skin and hair for the day, but without such accoutrements, we have to make due with products that we know will give us the same results. 1. Get the makeup off! No matter how late it is, take that makeup off. Your skin will thank you in the morning. Makeup wipes make the job a breeze, taking off even the hardest to remove eyeliner and mascara. Try: Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract $6 Experience our best face wipes for all skin types. Remove make-up, cleanse and tone in one easy step. Infused with vitamin-rich White Tea, calming Cucumber plus soothing Aloe, pamper yourself with our make-up remover wipes. Thanks to our handy natural facial cleansing towelettes you can give your skin the care it needs no matter where you are. . . 2. Overdose on moisturizer Moisturized skin is gorgeous skin. Fake out the naysayers with a moisturizer that brings your skin back to life while you sleep. Even if it is only a few hours… Try: Boscia Super-Charge Overnight Moisture $36 A super-charged nighttime moisturizer that revitalizes skin with a botanically based resurrection complex to help reduce the appearance of and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. 3. Obliterate dark circles Eyes are the first to go. Especially when you are sleep deprived. Give them a boost of nutrients that mask dark circles. Try: Lumene Complete Rewind Recovery Eye Cream $24.99 This velvety, smoothing cream with the synergy of Arctic Sea Buckthorn, Anti-Glycation Technology and peptides helps visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles. 4. Start the day with proper hydration Give your skin an ingredient laced drink of water for ultimate moisturization and glow before you start your day. Try: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence $105 A refreshing essence that moisturizes the skin and supports skin cell renewal. With daily application, this essence moisturizes, improves texture and clarity, and contributes to a more beautiful, balanced, and glowing complexion. 5. Treat and prime Treat your skin and prime for makeup in one fell swoop. Try: Murad Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 $60 Flawless and fabulous in just one step. This lightweight formula acts as an antiaging and corrective treatment, a primer, and an SPF moisturizer to smooth skin and improve visible signs of aging. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Tracey Brown