The end of the year, by design, is a major sporting event if you really think about it: back-to-back Diwali soirées, winter weddings, and a full beat for NYE. You’ve nailed a foolproof makeup look for all of these, but the real test of endurance comes at 3 am, when you’re dying to hit the sack but locked in a standoff with waterproof mascara and wondering if it would hurt to sleep as it is just once (you can, but please don’t).
A hasty swipe of a makeup wipe won’t undo your eight-step makeup base, but double cleansing will. Entrust a balm, oil or micellar water for the task, followed by a water-based cleanser to sweep out the pores. In other words, the only way to avoid waking up to a fresh crop of breakouts is a removal routine that’s thorough and kind to your skin barrier. Consider the edit below your festive clean-up crew:
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