Beauty Tips by Britt

Holiday Beauty Reset

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but holiday stress and late nights can leave you looking drained.  Dry skin, clogged pores, puffy eyes, and dull hair may be a few of the biggest offenders.  Have no fear!  Hit the reset button with the following beauty picks and tips for the ultimate holiday detox.

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask

Bring dull, tired skin back to life with this detoxifying formula from best-selling skin care brand, Caudalie.  This product clears the pores of impurities and toxins, purifies from pollution, and rejuvenates lackluster skin.  Packed with ingredients like grape marc to detoxify, pink clay and coffee to clarify, and papaya enzymes for radiance.   Simply apply this mask for 5-10 minutes, twice a week, for the best results.  Visit www.sephora.com for more information.

Peter Thomas Roth Detox Hydrating and Soothing Kit

Cucumber has long been sought after as an ingredient for detoxing the body and de-puffing the eye area.  This kit includes everything cucumber to help cleanse and soothe.  The foaming cleanser detoxifies skin of impurities.  The Cucumber Gel Mask is a gentle gel that helps hydrate dry skin with botanical extracts of papaya, chamomile, pineapple, aloe and more.  My favorite, the Cucumber De-Tox De-Puffing Eye-Cubes contain cucumbers, arnica, green tea, chamomile, aloe, caffeine and hyaluronic acid in a freezable formula to help reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles. The Cucumber De-Tox Bouncy Hydrating Gel forms an invisible matte veil to melt into skin, which helps skin to retain moisture.  Visit www.sephora.com for buying information.

Deborah Thompson Anti-Stress Facial

Holiday stress can really wreak havoc on the skin.  Visit local Deborah Thompson Day Spa for this special 60-minute facial which is formulated to slow down and reverse the effects of free radicals, while increasing the nutrient and oxygen content of skin cells.  This treatment features whole certified organic pulps and bioflavonoid intense herbs, which will have your skin glowing in no time. Visit www.deborahthompsondayspa.com or stop by the spa at 37 The Plaza in Montauk.

Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage

Roll away unwanted bags and fatigue with this easy to use roller-ball product.  This pocket- sized tube is packed with essential ingredients like caffeine, antioxidants, and botanicals that help to instantly soothe and refresh the under-eye area. Roll from inner to outer corner, two times, for the best results.  Visit www.sephora.com for buying information.

Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave In Treatment

Holiday heat-styling can lead to dry, breakage-prone strands.  This treatment boasts a powerful combination of protein, ceramides, and lipids to strengthen and re-inforce hair cuticles.  Apply this leave-in product after shampooing and conditioning for shine and protection from future damage.  Visit www.ulta.com to purchase.