How To Get A Brighter Complexion

So first up, let’s get the pillow talk out of the way: Sleep is important. So important that entrepreneur Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, included it in her book, Thrive, as one of the measures in which to, err, thrive. In it, she says that going to sleep even just a half hour before your usual time will give you extra drive and energy. Beauty experts will know that also translates into a more rested looking face, and a more even complexion. So sleep is the first thing.

But there are tricks of the trade you can adopt which will encourage the glow to come through without even having more pillow time. Ready to be blown away?

Exfoliate

I prefer a scrub to a liquid exfoliant so that I can feel it working, but it’s a personal preference, so whatever works for you. The older we get, the slower our cell turnover, and it needs a booster to help make the process more efficient. An exfoliant will help reveal the fresh, newer skin cells underneath and will also pave the way for any hi-tech, fancy serums and products you have ready to go, helping those products to sink in better and making them more effective. “For those with oily skin or sun-damaged skin, exfoliation makes a lot of sense to remove excess buildup and blockages from the skin,” says Associate Professor Dr Greg Goodman from Dermatology Institute of Victoria. Try Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub, $12.99.

Mask

Take the time out to put a mask on – masks can revitalise and lift tired skin to brand new levels. What mask you choose will depend on your skin type, but choosing one loaded with vitamins and antioxidants is the way to go. And you know what will double the effects of a mask? Lying down may take 15 or so minutes to do, but it will increase the benefits. Ah, that’s better. Try Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque, $68, or HydroPeptide Instant Peptide Miracle Mask, $75.

Eye cream

Eye cream plumps up skin around the eyes with moisturising ingredients designed to anti-age and keep skin firm. Your eyes are also the first place people look and connect with, so if they look tired then everything else will seem to flop as well. Bonus points if your eye cream has a cool rollerball applicator which helps soothe puffiness at the same time as delivering anti-ageing ingredients. Try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Roll-On, $19.99, which is made with Hyaluronic Acid and Olive Extract to help moisturise, brighten and firm the eye area.

Spritz

Keep a hydrating face spray on your desk if you’re in an office or in the bathroom if you’re at home during the day. Spritzing regularly will recharge your skin and freshen your makeup. Even just once a day will help energise tired skin and help promote a dewy, more glowing face. Try Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist, $35

This is a sponsored post by Neutrogena. All opinions expressed by the author are authentic and written in their own words.