10 brands for post-Christmas pampering

The post-Christmas comedown is real. Not only are there another 365 days to wait until the most magical time of year rolls around again, but the aftermath of too much eating and drinking is evident through the not-so-luminous skin staring back at you in the mirror.

But thanks to these 10 brands, skin will be left looking like you’ve hit the hay not the dance floor and that you’ve swapped prosecco for water (we won’t tell anyone you didn’t).

LUMISKIN™ Ava 2 in 1 Sonic Beauty Device

LUMISKIN™ Ava 2 in 1 Sonic Beauty Device is a cleansing tool with a unique design and ergonomic curve that fits the contours of the face. It deeply cleanses and massages the skin, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by encouraging collagen production. Regular use helps improve the complexion, leaving it looking luminous and youthful.

FRESH Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask

This sleeping mask from FRESH cocoons skin with firming ingredients for a lifted look. The velvety formula works with skin’s natural night-time recovery process to help restore suppleness and shape during sleep. Firming peptides have a corset-like effect, plus, it contains hyaluronic acid to blanket skin with moisture and soothes signs of tiredness with Belle de Nuit, nature's nocturnal flower.

Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8

Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8 is an intense hydrating serum that visibly firms, plumps and revitalises the complexion. A tropical alternative to dermal fillers, eight synergistic anti-ageing ingredients, including multi-weighted forms of hyaluronic acid, transform the appearance of dull, tired and dehydrated skin to restore radiance and elasticity while reducing the appearance of expression lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. 

Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment

This treatment works instantly and long-term to improve hair condition. By sealing in quinoa protein, it works instantly to reinforce and strengthen damaged and chemically treated hair, while working long term to increase the hairs resilience to future damage. 

Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil

This facial oil from Sisley nourishes and restores comfort, suppleness, vitality and vibrancy to dry or dehydrated skin. The oil has been formulated with five plant-based active ingredients including camelina oil, plum oil, extract of padina pavonica, natural tocopherols, and avocado extract, which help reinforce the hydric layer of the dermis, and nourish and repair the skin. It also contains black rose extract, and a blend of essential oils including rose, magnolia and geranium which leaves behind a floral scent.

Clarins After Sun Moisturiser Ultra-Hydrating

Clarins After Sun Moisturiser Ultra-Hydrating intensely rehydrates and nourishes parched skin. Sunflower extracts along with mimosa tenuiflora will soothe and replenish, while extracts of cardamom help prolong colour and add radiance.

Dermalogica Body Collection - thermafoliant body scrub

This dual-action, warming body exfoliant energises and smooths for radiant skin. Indian bamboo stem physically exfoliates to refine skin texture and brighten tone. Papain (from Papaya) and lactic acid dissolve dull, dead cells and natural sea salt revitalises and hydrates the skin. Extracts of licorice, white tea, coffeeberry and chamomile infuse skin with vital antioxidants, while oils of tea tree and grapefruit peel purify and refresh.

ELEVEN Australia 3 Minute Rinse Out Repair Treatment

ELEVEN Australia 3 Minute Rinse Out Repair Treatment has been formulated to hydrate and repair dry, colour-damaged hair. The nutrient-rich treatment replenishes the hair, leaving it soft and nourished.

La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir

This rejuvenating night concentrate has a unique formula drawn from La Prairie’s heritage of bold scientific quests and audacious innovation that reawakens and transforms the skin with a single drop of Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir. The skin's texture and firmness are noticeably improved, visibly reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. 

Ipsum Best Skin Patchouli Rose Body Oil

Ipsum Best Skin Patchouli Rose Body Oil is a body oil with a warm and calming blend of pure and organic plant oils. It is richly-scented with patchouli and rose and carefully formulated to smooth and massage easily all over the body. The body oil absorbs instantly leaving skin dry to touch, so you can dress, even in silk, straightaway.