For many, Halloween is an opportunity to release your inner child, to dress up and to step into a different persona. The most convincing Halloween costumes are those that are completed with complementary makeup. After all, who's ever seen Dracula with healthy, glowing cheeks?
The only downside to this is that heavy makeup can play havoc with your skin, causing acne outbreaks, making your skin feel oily and clogging your pores. Before you start to wonder if one night of fun is worth the hassle of restoring your skin's condition, steady on! In this blog post, we're thrilled to be able to share some of our top skincare tips, so that you can enjoy Halloween without wrecking your skin!
Top Skincare Tips For Halloween
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Choose an artist-approved brand
The type of stage makeup best suited to completing your Halloween look is thick and oily, designed to withstand sweat and smearing, but likely to clog your pores and irritate your skin, particularly if you are not used to it. Choosing an artist-approved brand reduces the chances of suffering from breakouts and allergic reactions.
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Use fresh makeup
Recycling last year's makeup is a bad idea. Not only will it have dried out and be harder to apply, but it is highly likely to be harbouring bacteria that has had a whole year to fester. That really won't be kind to your skin, so though it may go against all of your environmental ethics, throw it away and use fresh makeup.
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Prepare your skin
Wash your face with a cleanser to make sure that your daytime makeup is fully removed, that your pores are unclogged and that your skin is hydrated before you start to apply any products. Moisturise well before applying your Halloween makeup as this will help prevent pore clogging.
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Remove your makeup before bed
We know that bed won't be at your usual time but even so, taking ten minutes to remove your horror face before you hit the sack will protect your skin and your bedding. It will also stop you from having the fright of a lifetime when you see yourself in the mirror on November the 1st! Use an appropriate makeup remover, wash with a foaming face wash and cleanse well to make sure all traces of makeup are removed. Avene Make-Up Removing Micellar Gel and Avene Gentle Eye Make-up Remover are both perfect for this. Finally, moisturise again with a hydrating night cream before you fall asleep. The Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Overnight Moisture Therapy is a great choice for this.
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Make the most of your downtime
Chances are that you won't want to do much the day after a Halloween party, so plan to relax and watch a film with a face masque on. This will rejuvenate your skin, relax your mind and help you to feel refreshed.
By following these five steps, the next time you step out after Halloween, it will be in style, not covered in spots!