1. Reach for concealer first. A good concealer makes the most immediate and dramatic difference in how you look. It lightens dark circles, brightens your face, and makes you look well rested. Look for a creamy formula that's yellow based and one shade lighter than your skin tone. Use your fingers or a concealer brush to apply a generous amount of concealer under the eyes, up to the lash lines and at the innermost corner of the eyes. Gently pat with your fingertips to smooth, then lock it in with loose powder applied with a powder puff.


2. Take relaxing baths. A few minutes of uninterrupted time can do wonders for your mental health. Recent studies have shown the connection between stress and acne as well as stress and wrinkles, so make a point of pampering yourself at least once a week. Add skin-softening powdered milk or bath salts to your bathwater, and focus on clearing your mind. There is nothing more beautiful than feeling calm, relaxed--and ready for the new year.

3. Pamper dry skin with face oil. While you might think that oil is a skin care taboo, the truth is that an emollient face oil can soothe and heal parched and dehydrated skin. Look for one with ingredients such as sesame, sweet almond, or olive oils, which work to boost and restore the natural levels of lipids in dry skin. When your face feels really tight, apply face oil after washing, before applying your regular moisturizer. (Makeup doesn't stand a chance over oil, so do this at night.) Read the entire article. "