24 hours to go!
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Sanctuary trim and tone wrap
By Beauty Editor Katie CorcoranOK, there are 24 precious hours before your big night out - how do you prepare? Fear not, these little beauties will help you look picture perfect in the run up to your Christmas event...
Loose inches!
For an instant fix when you\'ve simply not had time to do anything, this Sanctuary Trim & Tone Body Wrap is perfect. Hailed as an instant body fixer it\'s the perfect way to take the spa home with you. So add some firmness to those annoying problem areas such as thighs and tummy with this super detoxifying clay wrap. The natural ingredients firm the skin while detoxifying and thus helps to remove fatty deposits. So for some instant results trust The Sanctuary to help you slip into that party outfit...
The Sanctuary Trim & Tone Body Wrap £24.99 thesanctuary.co.uk
Watch how to use the wrap here
Cleanse and go!
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MD Skincare EZ4U-4-in-1 Facial Treatments
If you are really pushed for time when getting ready for a night out then fear not as these MD Skincare EZ4U-4-in-1 Facial Treatment pads are the perfect size for a quick effective cleanse in one easy sweep. What\'s more, their natural extracts of green tea, aloe vera and anti-aging properties make them extremely good at rebalancing stressed skin, hydrating dry patches and removing tough dirt and grime. Skin is left extremely soft after one use and in perfect condition for fresh make-up. So keep them in your handbag or desk drawer for any time you need to start a fresh when in a hurry to make that festive occasion.
MD Skincare EZ4U-4-in-1 Facial Treatments, £30 for 30 pads department stores nationwide 0844 335 0483
Have a relaxing bath
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Dr Hauschka Sage Bath Oil,
Make sure you relax, there is no reason not to enjoy a bath the night before your big night out. Pour in some of this extremely relaxing Sage Bath oil from Dr Hauschka. There is something about the fresh herby smell in winter that really relaxes you but still revitalises the mind. So take half an hour to forget the taxi arrangements, switch off your mobile, put The X Factor on record and remember you deserve some me time...
Dr Hauschka Sage Bath Oil, £16, drhauschka.co.uk
Hair today, gone tomorrow!
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Venus Breeze shaver Nourishing Leg Shaving Butter
It\'s the night before and things are feeling a bit prickly. So if you are going for some last minute hair removal on your legs in order to make them super soft for your big night then make sure you a) use a great shaver like the new Venus Breeze for a super close shave with natural botanical oils and b) use this Pretty Polly Nourishing Leg Shaving Butter to add vital moisture to your skin, leaving your legs irresistible.
Venus Breeze Shaver £7.99, Boots.com
Pretty Polly Nourishing Leg Shaving Butter £9, nationwide
Bright skin
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Collin\'s Morpho-Skin Minute Lifting Mask
Not slept much the night before? Still feeling shattered from a busy week at work? Then make sure you treat your skin to a brightening face mask. Whether it\'s at home before you take a shower or a work while getting ready - this little beauty takes a swift four minutes to work its magic! A heaven made recipes of natural ingredients and state of the art science means that this mask leaves your skin feeling tighter, firmer, radiant and brighter in the time it takes to make a cuppa.
Collin\'s Morpho-Skin Minute Lifting Mask £30 for 50ml, 01767 682288
Happy hands!
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OPI citrus scrub rimmell london black nail polish
Give you hands and feet one last treat before bed. Exfoliate them with OPIs Tropical Citrus manicure and pedicure scrub, then give them a once over with some moisturiser to prepare them for the big paint! Depending on your outfit, either go for sultry Santa red - we love OPI\'s bright, long lasting Big Red Apple or go vampy and black with this Rimmel polish for glam winter nights. The choice is yours...
PS - apply a good top coat to keep the colour chip free for longer. For those with limited time try the RapiDry Lacquer spray to give nails a good smudge proof finish - quick!
OPI Tropical Citrus Scrub £15.60, OPI Big Red Apple £9.75 and RapiDry Lacquer spray £16.50, lenawhite.co.uk
Rimmel 60seconds £2.99, rimmellondon.com
Sparkling eyes
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Systane Eye Drops
Get your eyes sparkling with these soothing and revitalising eye drops (from from Pharmacies and Opticians). They come in individual capsules so that you can pull one out whenever you feel the need to look more awake and feel refreshed. They add moisture and protect against further dryness and are of course perfect for sensitive skin...
Systane Eye Drops £6.85, systane.co.uk
Gorgeous skin
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Kings & Queen Shimmering Body Milk
This is a two in one party season essential. Not only will this cream leave your skin silky soft but also with a super sexy sparkly that trust us, is perfect and not at all OTT! Finally a cream that leaves a hint of shimmer as well as smelling gorgeous and being highly nourishing for parched winter skin. We love the Nefertiti Honey scent that is a sweet mixture perfect for uplifting the mind before a big night out.
Kings & Queen Shimmering Body Milk £6.50, Superdrug nationwide
Designer brightening serum
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YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush
This new YSL brightening serum is a party season must-have and is perfect if you are still feeling a bit tired from days gone by. With its fantastic moisturising formula it will hydrate thirsty skin, conceal small imperfections with its oat sugar formula and stimulate the skin by getting rid of last night\'s lack of sleep and those familiar tale tale signs. So cleanse, tone, moisturise and then add a sweep of this radiance serum to give skin a pick me up. What\'s more if want too look more alive the morning after the night before then use this instead of your make-up for a natural finished look.
YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush £34, at YSL counters nationwide
Airbrushed skin
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Avon MagiX Face Perfector SPF20
Want your make-up you stay put and last longer? Then go for a foundation primer such as this new beauty from Avon. Containing a skin protecting SPF20 this lightweight matte gel will leave your skin with the perfect base on which to apply make-up. Reducing the appearance of pores, evening out your skin tone and even smoothing fine lines this is a little trick for any night out.
As Avon say - it\'s the perfect way to look airbrushed!
Avon MagiX Face Perfector SPF20, £10, Avonshop.co.uk
Leg make-up
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Pretty Polly Sheer Silk Leg Make-up
If you are running out the door and feel your pins need a little extra bit of colour and shine then treat them to some leg foundation! Yes Pretty Polly has produced this fantastic make-up for the legs! Leave your pins looking glossy and smooth in the blink of an eye. Fear not this cream may appear very dark to start with but it blends in really well and you will only be left with fantastic pre-party results.
Pretty Polly Sheer Silk Leg Make-up £8, nationwide
Click here to see our essentials must-haves for your handbag, to see you through the party season...
