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Benjamin Franklin famously said that nothing in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. With all due respect to Benny, coming into December, with Christmas parties, and festive celebrations on the agenda, this caveat could easily be updated to include hangovers as another inevitability.

Whether it’s just one, or all of the day after post-party signs signs – think: a telltale dull complexion, puffy eyes and red, irritated skin – prep for a big night with a tight edit of hydrating, brightening, and anti-irritation products. 

You might not be able to cheat the pounding headache or the sudden aversion to sunlight and loud noises, but with these miracle workers to your and a tube of Berocca and you can cheat a hangover.

Step 1: re-hydrate – Alcohol is a well-known dehydrator so your first step is to reinvigorate with moisture. Down a bottle of water (it’ll work a myriad of miracles), look out for anything that has ‘moisturising’, ‘hydrating’, and ‘plumping’ in the title, and make hyaluronic acid your best friend.
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ULTRACEUTICALS, ULTRA BALANCING SKIN MIST, $42.SHOP NOWRen, Flash Hydro-Boost Instant Plumping Emulsion, $64. SHOP NOW
La Roche-Posay, Toleriane Light, $39.99. SHOP NOW

Step 2: Nix the inflammation – Keep a pre-packed ‘hangover kit’ to keep in your fridge to instantly reduce puffiness, redness, and generally feel amazing. A cold mask will bring down any swelling and soothe, calm, and heal irritated, inflamed skin.
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Skyn Iceland, Skin Hangover Relief Kit, $36. SHOP NOW
Clarins, Extra Comfort Cleansing Cream, $52. SHOP NOW
Sisley, Double Tenseur Instant & Long-Term, $220. SHOP NOW

step 3: Re-inject the glow – Give struggling skin the kick it needs, no highlighter needed, and put the finishing touches to your base before makeup – if you can be bothered. Make sure you gently push the product into your face, and use light tapping motions for better absorption.
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Too Faced, Hangover Primer, $46. SHOP NOW
Lancôme, Energie de Vie Moisturiser Smoothing & Boosting Liquid Care, $75. SHOP NOW
Guerlain, Radiance in a Flash, $45. SHOP NOW