“How to Maintain Your Glow Through the Festive Chaos”
The festive season is here, parties, late nights, cocktails, sun, and maybe a little stress thrown in for good measure. While it’s one of the most magical times of the year, it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Between makeup, alcohol, heat, and less sleep, that dewy glow can start to fade fast. Here’s how to keep your complexion calm, hydrated, and glowing right through Christmas and into the New Year.
1. Hydration Is Non-Negotiable
The combination of warm weather, salty food, and one too many glasses of bubbles can leave your skin looking dull and dehydrated. Keep your water intake high (aim for at least 2 L daily) and double down on hydrating skincare — think hyaluronic acid serums and lightweight moisturisers that lock in moisture without feeling heavy.
2. Don’t Skip SPF — Even at Parties
Australia’s summer sun doesn’t take a holiday. If you’re heading out during the day, reapply your sunscreen every 2–3 hours, even if you’re wearing makeup. A broad-spectrum SPF 50+ will protect against UV damage and pigmentation, keeping your skin tone even and youthful long after the party season ends.
3. Balance the Bubbly
Alcohol dehydrates the body (and skin), leading to puffiness and dullness the next day. Try alternating every drink with a glass of water, and consider adding a collagen supplement or electrolyte drink to help your skin recover faster.
4. Book an In-Clinic Hydration Boost
This is the time to give your skin a professional pick-me-up. A Hydrating Facial, LED Light Therapy, or Skin Needling treatment at Femme Fatale can deeply replenish moisture levels, calm inflammation, and bring back that healthy glow, fast. Perfect before a big event or to refresh post-Christmas.
5. Simplify Your Skincare Routine
Between travel, late nights, and busy mornings, your skin doesn’t need a 10-step routine, it needs consistency. Stick to a gentle cleanser, hydrating serum, moisturiser, and SPF. If you’re short on time, pop on a sheet mask while getting ready or winding down at night.
6. Post-Party Skin Recovery
If you wake up feeling (and looking) a little tired, don’t panic. Apply a cooling gel mask, use a jade roller to de-puff, and let your skin breathe for the day. A light exfoliation the following morning will also help remove congestion and bring back your natural radiance.
Final Tip:
Festive chaos doesn’t have to mean dull, tired skin. With a few smart tweaks, and a little help from your favourite skin experts, you can glow right through summer and step into the New Year feeling fresh, confident, and radiant.