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Most of us tend to burn the candle at both ends during the lead up to Christmas. We face our busiest schedules and can now breathe a sigh of relief as December 25 has come around.
While Christmas parties and mulled wine are all part of the festive fun, the combination of late nights, cold wind, overindulgence and a lack of sunshine are a perfect storm for a lacklustre complexion.
Whether you’re experiencing dry, flaky skin, you’re prone to outbreaks, or can’t seem to shift the permanent dark bags that have taken up residency under your eyes, fear not, as there are plenty of fantastic makeup and skincare products to restore a healthy glow.
From illuminating primers that blur and brighten the skin to bronzing self-tan drops for days you’re needing more colour, our favourite glow-boosting products actually work.
Take it from us, while it might be the season of giving, sometimes you need to treat yourself to some self-gifting to keep jolly throughout the festivities. And what’s more pampering than a gorgeous beauty product that restores your radiance?
Ready to glow? Scroll down to see our favourite glow-boosters that will have you looking incredible, even after one too many late-night celebrations.
Skinny Tan Notox Face Tanning Drops
A lack of sun doesn’t just mean low vitamin D levels, it can also result in a less-than-radiant complexion. Thankfully, the Skinny Tan Notox Face Tanning Drops save the day. Add a few of the gradual tanner drops to your daily moisturiser and see your summer tan return.
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Vieve Skin Nova
The Vieve Skin Nova went viral earlier in the year for its incredible glow-boosting finish. This primer can be used alone or under makeup and contains light-reflecting particles to deliver a natural lit-from-within glow. We’ll take 10.
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Sisley Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat Foundation
Matte foundations can leave dry skin looking flat so swap it for a satin finish formula like Sisley’s Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat Foundation. The blurring effect minimises the look of pores while the lightweight, luminous mineral complex gives skin radiance.
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Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush
For pretty, flushed cheeks try the Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush. The liquid pigment is applied to the apples of the cheeks then blended out for a seamless pop of colour. It’s available in five shades to suit a multitude of skin tones.
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter
The Luminous Silk franchise from Giorgio Armani is ranked as one of the top glow-giving ranges among beauty experts for good reason. This particular formula features micro-pearls that when dispersed on the skin, leave a sheeny glow that looks incredible.
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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Everyone should have a vitamin C serum in their skincare routine and this one from Naturium is such a brilliant option. Brightening, glow-enhancing and packed with antioxidants, it’s an easy way to restore your skin’s radiance without wearing makeup.
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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
A cult-status product, the Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream has many loyal fans. It contains Japanese botanicals that nourish and replenish the skin as well as purple rice extracts and Okinawa algae to brighten skin and improve barrier function.
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E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
The famous dupe for another well known highlighter, the E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter provides just the same amount of glow at a fraction of the price. We love wearing it on its own or undern earth a dewy foundation or skin tint.
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No7 Early Defence Glow Activating Serum
Promising glowing, healthier looking skin in one week, the Early Defence Glow Activating Serum from No7 is a fast track to good skin. Formulated with No7’s Matrixyl 3000+, a peptide technology that smooths lines, this serum turns tired skin juicy and plump.
BUY NOW FOR £19.95 AT BOOTSWe promise, with any of these glow-boosting products, you’ll be looking more radiant and less exhausted come Christmas!
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