The wonderful world of skincare has advanced in leaps and bounds over recent years, but when the mania of the festive season comes knocking on our doors there’s nothing like a good beauty shortcut. And while we’re big proponents of a thorough skincare regimen, we don’t always have a couple of months to wait to see results – especially when that Christmas cocktail party is looming. Thankfully these beauty must-haves will help you fake it until you’ve got the time to overhaul your skincare routine – New Year’s resolution anyone?
- The crazy season can take a toll on your skin, especially if you’re burning the candle at both ends. Shiseido Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask ($66) rejuvenates your skin as you get some serious shut eye so you wake up with the skin of your dreams.
- The last thing your complexion needs when an important event is on the horizon is an pesky pimple. Pop this on in the evening and an effective formulation of salicylic acid and calamine will help minimise the appearance of untimely spots.
- This high-performing sheet mask is a beauty dream come true. Banish the signs of fatigue, boost moisture levels and restore youthness by including this skincare superhero in your routine once a week.
- All that blow drying and styling with straighteners and curling irons quickly takes its toll on tresses. Macadamia Seed Oil and cold-pressed organic Australian Argan Oil in O&M’s Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque will transform dry, unhappy locks into smooth, bouncy tresses in no time.
- New to New Zealand shores – thanks to Mecca Maxima – this little beauty, Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminiser, makes radiant skin possible in a jiffy.
- Don’t slick on that lip colour without reach for YSL Top Secrets Lip Perfector first. This nourishing balm moisturises, smoothes, perfects and preps lips so they’re super kissable.
- If you pop one beauty product in your handbag make it this one. Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder reflects light and enhances glow in all the right places.