In an ideal world, you’d have hours to primp, preen and prepare your skin to party. But the reality is often very different. Because, well… life! So when you’re due for an evening of festive fun, but time is working against you, you’re going to want a few tricks up your sleeves to spruce yourself up lightning fast.
Here’s how to nail a party-ready face in just five speedy steps. And snap up your HIGHBORN party prep with 23% OFF is our last minute Christmas sale here.
In an ideal world, you’d have hours to primp, preen and prepare your skin to party. But the reality is often very different. Because, well… life! So when you’re due for an evening of festive fun, but time is working against you, you’re going to want a few tricks up your sleeves to spruce yourself up lightning fast.
Here’s how to nail a party-ready face in just five speedy steps. And snap up your HIGHBORN party prep with 23% OFF is our last minute Christmas sale here.
No matter where your day has taken you, it’s important to start your party face the right way. And this means cleansing your skin of any grime, sweat, oil and bacteria that’s built up throughout the day.
This may seem like a timely step you could really do without, particularly if you're a make-up wearer, but applying products on top of dirty skin can create all kinds of issues. First up, your skin won’t look its best for your night out and, more importantly, layering products over dirty skin will block your pores and may cause breakouts and irritation.
Pro Tip: Use a headband to keep your hair out of the way, use Natural Make-Up Remover first. Then take a minute to massage your face and neck with a splash of lukewarm water and our awesome Crystal Cleanser. Rinse thoroughly, finishing with a splash of cool water to boost circulation and ‘wake up’ your skin.
Need To Know: Unlike some facial cleansers that dry out your skin with harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances, Crystal Cleanser has been lovingly created to care for and treat your skin as it gently cleanses. Packed with plant-based oils, vitamin E and moisture-enhancing glycerin it’s the ideal pick-me-up for preparing and re-energising your skin for some festive fun.
OK, now you’ve got a great foundation to work with, it’s time to prepare your skin by amping up hydration and sealing in moisture.
Working quickly while your skin is still slightly damp, apply a pea-sized amount of Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum all over your face and neck area using light, patting motions with the pads of your fingers.
Why this technique? Well, rubbing pulls and drags the skin which can be harmful in the long-term. It also creates friction which can irritate the skin and even cause inflammation. Patting your skin uses less force which makes it kinder and less damaging. It also stimulates blood flow which helps rev up glowing skin. Perfect for a night out!
Good To Know: Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum is a real fan favourite in the HIGHBORN community because it ticks so many boxes. Not only does it work on various concerns like dehydration, dark spots, fine lines and sagging skin, but it instantly brightens the skin thanks to radiance-boosting ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and vitamin E. Please remember to always follow with a nourishing moisturiser, like Imperial Moisturiser or Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF25.
The skin around your eyes is thinner, drier and more fragile than the rest of your face which means neglecting it after cleansing will make it feel tight, dry and may even exacerbate fine lines. So Eye Gel is your next, non-negotiable pre-party trick. It takes just seconds to apply, but offers so many benefits.
And our world-famous age-defying Imperial Eye Gel ticks all the boxes when it comes to dealing with this delicate area. Not only does this 'jar of magic' target fine lines and wrinkles, it’s ideal for revitalising tired-looking eyes in a flash by easing puffiness and dark circles.
Best Technique: Massage a small amount of Imperial Eye Gel between the pads of your ring fingers. Then, after distributing the product evenly between your fingers, lightly tap each finger underneath each eye, working from the outside corners of your eyes, inwards. This helps counteract smile lines while draining excess fluids and brightening your eyes.
Feeling better already? Great stuff. Then all you need now is to add a little icing to that already-fabulous cake!
Instead of spending precious time applying and blending foundation onto your skin, try Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 25. You must always moisturise after your serum anyway, so why not double up and add a subtle tint while you’re at it?
Our tinted moisturiser is ideal for giving your skin a natural, dewy glow without looking like you’re wearing make-up. It's packed with natural botanicals to nourish your skin too! What’s more, it’s available in four adaptive shades and is super lightweight so won’t block your pores.
Smooth a thin layer all over your face and neck, working from the centre of your face out and taking care to blend it around your nose and jawline. Allow to settle.
Party Tip! Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 25 is easily buildable to achieve your desired look. If you prefer more coverage, allow the first layer to settle then apply a second, thin layer. You can even just target pesky dark spots or pimples with extra coverage.
Once your skin is looking fabulous, it’s time to enhance your eyes with our NEW Organic Mascara. Perfect for lengthening, defining (and moisturising!) short or thin lashes, this water-based mascara is available in black or brown. For partying, however, we say go for black! And apply extra coats for an intensified look.
Technique: To ensure you coat each and every lash, look up, then place the brush underneath the base of your upper lashes, as close to your lashline as possible. Wiggle the wand from side to side, then lift it slowly upwards to the tips of your lashes. For a more cat’s-eye look, you can also try brushing your wand up and outwards. Once you’ve finished the top lashes, repeat on your bottom lashes, using the same wiggling motion. Allow a little time to dry in between coats for a more dramatic look.
Love your lippy? Prep your lips with our gently exfoliating and plumping Superior Lip Butter and you're good to go!
Have a fantastic festive period and don't forget to use code XMAS22 for 23% OFF your party-prepping HIGHBORNs and more today!
Tracey x
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