The word festive can either get you really excited or be a real stress-inducer. There’s no in-between. With so many places to be and so much to prepare, we get that self-care takes a backseat. BUT, you still have to look your most radiant self and honestly, knowing what products to use is half the battle won. You can use all the help and shortcuts you get your hands on at this time to keep your skin looking like that of a glowing goddess, and these products are the cheat code to achieving luminous, festive ready skin! Read on to know more.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit SPF 50+ PA++++ Sun Serum
I’d stop going on about sunscreens, but there’s such great ones coming up all the time! This one, I think would be perfect for this season because it keeps your skin hydrated, but it’s also really lightweight and prevents your skin from looking rundown on long days. It’s also great under makeup, and feels like a hug to my skin.
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Alan Truman Volumo
For the girl-on-the-go, who likes to take matters into her own hands, a hair tool like this one is unmissable. You can get a bouncy blowout, romantic curls or a straight, sleek mane with just one hair tool, and it’s pretty quick at doing the job, IMO. It’s also easy to use for beginners, so there’s literally no reason to not buy it.
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INGLOT Liquid Face & Body Illuminator
A significant part of festivities is glow. It can enhance any look and make you look like you spend every minute of the day nurturing your body. Slather on a pea sized amount onto your décolletage, shoulders or any other parts of your body you want to draw attention to. It works like magic, we promise.
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Kayali Oudgasm Rose Oud 16 Eau De Parfum
Smelling good is more important than your outfit. There, I said it. I’ve never come across anyone who doesn’t want to smell like a million bucks, and this perfume smells like wealth. Luxurious rose, with hints of sugar and our undertones, this is the perfect fragrance for the festivities and will have people complimenting you left, right and centre.
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DIORshow On Stage Crayon Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
A good kohl can go a long way and is a non-negotiable part of any traditional look, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t want to do an elaborate makeup routine or doesn’t have the time to do much. Just put on a skin tint, blush, this kohl and your favourite lipstick and you’ll be as put together as they come.
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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
Nothing puts me in a better mood like a good skin congestion clearing mask can. Easily spreadable, highly effective and non-irritating, this mask ticks all the boxes and you’ll catch us using this every weekend, just because of how addictive the feeling is.
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Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint
If you haven’t already heard, full cover foundation isn’t cool anymore. You know what is? Sheer skin tints that let your OG skin shine through and make sure you look as naturally beautiful as you are. This product does just that- it enhances your skin’s best qualities, instead of hiding it, and that’s where it is gets its cult favourite status.
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Thank You Farmer Pollufree Pore Deep Cleansing Oil
You know how no matter how much you wash your face some days, it still feels like it’s struggling to breathe through everything it’s been put through? Get ready for a lot of those days, but with a solution. This cleansing oil is going to be your favourite part of these hectic days because of how well it melts away the stress of the day and how squeaky clean you’ll feel afterward- just like a fresh canvas.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set Setting Spray
Your skin is going to be the main event amongst all the events you attend this season, and you’ll have this setting spray to thank for it. While locking in makeup, it also gives your skin the most gorgeous, dewy glow, without making it look like it’s an oil reserve. And it smells like tropical coconuts!
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Kama Ayurveda Kokum Almond Cleansing Shower Oil
This season is all about traditions, and in that spirit we’re going to make the best of Indian skincare traditions. Harnessing the soothing and nurturing quality of kokum and almond extracts, this shower oil is the perfect in-shower ritual to cleanse, and moisturise even the driest skin in a single step.
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Lakmē Hyaluronic Dewy Micro-Essence
A must-have multitasker for your routine, this intensely hydrating essence can be used to prime your skin for all your makeup looks for the season, as well as calm your skin down after all the excitement, and especially if it tends to get hot and polluted where you stay around festive months.
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