Important Post-Party Skincare Rituals You Should Start Doing Now

After a night of revelry, three prominent Singapore makeup artists unanimously stress that cleansing is non-negotiable—especially in the city’s humid climate. There is a lot of emphasise on the double cleanse, using an oil-based remover to break down long-wear makeup and sebum, followed by a gentle foam wash to purify.

Then, don’t forget the critical step of rehydrating and soothing skin that may be stressed and dehydrated from alcohol and late hours, recommending a calming sheet mask or a generous layer of hydrating toner and essence. Finally, before getting some shut eye, apply an eye cream and a rich moisturiser to lock in hydration before sleeping, even if it’s for just a few hours, to combat puffiness and dullness and ensure the complexion is prepped and restored for the day ahead. Yes, looking good takes some hard work.

1: Get your makeup off

“All it takes is one night of sleeping with your makeup on to ruin a month of your skincare routine; It’s not worth it. I personally like oil and water-based makeup removers (my favourite is Cosme Decorte AQMW Eye & Lip Makeup Remover) as they remove impurities more thoroughly. Waterproof eye makeup also comes off more easily.” - Ros Chan

“If you’re lazy and want to do a quick clean up, Biore Makeup Remover Wipes are made for that quick sweep and go. Each piece fits snugly in your palm, so wiping off is easy.” - Larry Yeo

“Cleansing oil is a solution to removing all your makeup at one go and you can also give yourself a face massage at the same time. After rinsing off the oil, you will still have to wash your face with a cleanser to make sure that it is rid of impurities. People have been raving about Skin Inc’s Pure Trinity Cleansing Oil, but for those who are sensitive towards cleansing oil, try Bioderma Sensibio H20 micellar water.” - Rick Yang

2: Put on a hydrating mask

“ A night of partying and drinking can cause your skin to get dehydrated, so it’s important to use a hydrating mask over other types of masks the day after.” - Ros Chan

“My go-to mask is For Beloved One’s Hyaluronic Acid GHK-Cu Moisturizing Bio-cellulose Mask. Your skin will stay supple for days.” - Larry Yeo

“Give your skin a treat with Skin Inc’s Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask after cleansing your face. It’s an innovative mask filled with nutrient-rich Okinawa deepsea water, soya bean extracts and hyaluronic acid, that moisturises, clarifies and brightens your skin while you catch up on sleep.” - Rick Yang

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