While there’s no doubting that Christmas can be a magical time, full of parties with friends and indulgent family lunches, the stress of all that additional prep can play havoc with your skin.

Too much celebrating, excessive food and drink, and endless entertaining really do take their toll. The end result? Just as you’re planning to look your sparkly best, your complexion gets the holiday blues.

Whether it’s dark circles under the eyes, open pores or spots, seasonal skin woes can mean a Christmas crisis. The good news there are a number of fast-acting measures to restore your glow and, most importantly, your confidence in time for the festive fun.

FOR AN INSTANT LIFT … If you don’t have the time to fit in a well-earned spa facial, reach for my Silver Bee Venom Mask. As one of our signature products, it contains revolutionary ABEETOXIN® to control facial muscles to tighten, firm and lift. Apply after your cleansing routine, layer on top of your usual moisturiser or combine with a serum.

TACKLE THOSE UNDER-EYE BAGS … My Heavenly Eyes Regenerating Complex is a hard-working yet gentle cream is ideal for those mornings where darker circles are more visible. It hydrates delicate skin, penetrating fine lines and eliminating bags. Vitamin A and hyaluronic acid work in tandem to reduce heaviness and puffiness, making skin brighter.

REACH FOR THE SERUM … Serums penetrate deeper than a moisturiser, which means they are easier for our epidermis to absorb. Use Dream Oil in tandem with your overnight cream and let its evocative geranium and lavender scent send you off to the land of nod. You only need a few drops to balance oil levels, hydrate and feed the skin.

BEAT THE BREAKOUTS … Treat unwanted spots with my Willowbee® Mask & Cleanse that not only detoxes your skin, but heals imperfection. It contains bark from the willow tree, a natural and organic alternative to aspirin. Because of these anti-inflammatory and healing properties, it is ideal for those who suffer from acne.

GIVE YOUR SKIN A BEAUTY BOOST … My Chamomile Hydrogel soothes and repairs, minimising redness and tackles dark circles around the eyes. It contains a clever blend of delicate chamomile and Echinacea to normalise the skin and control sensitivity issues, acne, rosacea and eczema.

SHOW YOUR SKIN SOME LOVE … Love Your Skin is a super-hydrating, hyaluronic-packed moisturiser that contains silk protein to soften your complexion and plump fine lines. This new breed of skincare starts to work after just one application, helping skin look more radiant each day you use it. What’s more, it’s gentle enough to use on your lips and lids, tackling lines around the mouth and eyes.

The festive party season is fast approaching and it’s time to start planning the makeup looks that will see you through a busy social calendar. Read more in my blog here.