‘Tis the season to be jolly! Unfortunately, being too jolly at this season’s Christmas parties, bears consequences. Holiday party hangovers spell out red eyes, splotchy skin and messy hair. Here are tips on how to avoid looking like a Hot Holiday Party Mess:

Night Time, Post Holiday Party:

  • REMOVE ALL OF YOUR MAKE-UP before going to bed. There is nothing good about sleeping with your make-up on — chemicals in make-up aren’t meant to stay overnight which leads to clogged pores. Clogged pores lead to breakouts. If you’re too drunk to bother with make-up removal, makeup removal wipes are a no-fuss option in removing your makeup before going to bed.

    • Try: KORRES® Natural Products Milk Proteins Makeup Removal Wipes. These soft wipes gently and effectively remove all traces of face and eye makeup. Rich in essential amino acids, milk proteins offer nourishing and moisturizing benefits, while Aloe and pro-vitamin B5 soothe the skin and reduce redness and irritation. ($12 for a package of 25 at korresusa.com and SEPHORA)

  • If you wear contact lenses, opt for a daily disposable lens you can throw out at the end of the night. Your eyes will look and feel better with a clean, fresh lens the next day.

    • Try: 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEyeTM combines the gold standard in comfort (silicone hydrogel) with the flexibility and freshness of a daily disposable.

  • Hydrate. Alcohol dehydrates. When you’re dehydrated, your skin is the first place to show signs. Dehydrated skin is dry and dull. It also helps speed the aging process.

    • Try: Water, duh.

    The Morning After

  • Post party red eyes are bound to happen. Nothing says ‘parties too much’ and tired/lifeless like red eyes. Reach for eye drops to take care of the redness.

    • Try: VISINE® Maximum Redness Relief Formula. The red is out in seconds and the exclusive, long-lasting HYDROBLEND® Formula acts like natural tears to provide up to 10 hours of comfort. ($5.99 for ½ fl oz at food, drug and mass merchandisers nationwide)

  • Fake a bright and fresh face with makeup. Makeup works wonders, and covering up your hungover face is one of many wonders that makeup performs. A great starting point is a skin-perfecting primer to take away the puffy, patchy, wrinkly, splotchy-ness.

    • Try: KORRES® Natural Products Quercetin and Oak Face Primer. This silicone-free skin-perfecting primer treats wrinkles to provide a smooth, even surface for long lasting makeup. Based on a Nobel-awarded discovery, Quercetin & Oak is a natural alternative to Retinol, enhancing cell vitality and repairing visible signs of aging. ($33 for 1.1 fl oz at korresusa.com and SEPHORA)

  • Fake a healthy flush: Dust the apples of your cheeks with a peach colored blush.

    • Try: KORRES® Natural Products Zea Mays Powder Blush in Peach. Dry skin benefits from the botanical blend of zea mays (corn), soy and licorice, all while sporting a smooth, long-lasting glow. ($24 for .21 oz at korresusa.com and SEPHORA)

  • Shimmery light eye shadow cancels out any signs of tired in your eyes.

    • Try: KORRES® Antioxidant Sunflower & Hydrating Evening Primrose “Cool” Eye Palette offers both a white and a silver option to choose from. ($35 for four .06 oz shades at SEPHORA)

  • White eyeliner. Applying white eyeliner to your lower lash line opens up and brightens the eye.

    • Try: I like to use Rimmel’s white eyeliner. It’s cheap and you can grab it at your local drugstore.

  • Give yourself a lift: Pull your hair up into a youthful ponytail, which will give your facial features a “mini-lift.” Voila, instant pick-me-up!

    • Have any tips of your own for covering up a hangover?