We all know the revelry of the festive season takes a toll—not just on our sleep, but on our skin! As we dive into the endless rounds of late nights, holiday cheer, and perhaps a few too many glasses of bubbly, our skin often ends up looking as “celebrated” as we feel.
That’s where award-winning Irish brand Ella & Jo comes to the rescue. Co-founder and skincare expert Charlene Flanagan has crafted a foolproof routine to keep your skin in tip-top shape, no matter how hard you hit the tiles.
“Skincare is self-care,” Charlene explains. “It’s your little ritual, a dose of TLC to balance out all the chaos! And with the heavier makeup and hectic schedules, it’s more important than ever to take a little time out.”
This nighttime routine featuring Ella & Jo’s cleansing, hydrating, and restorative bestsellers promises to keep your skin fresh, plump, and radiant, helping you breeze through the season (even if you’re running on minimal sleep). So go ahead—enjoy the festivities, and let your skin steal the spotlight, too!
1. Double Cleanse
“Double cleansing is the secret weapon for keeping your skin fresh and clean throughout the party season” says Charlene. “This two-step method removes every last trace of makeup, dirt, and impurities, all without stripping your skin’s natural moisture.”
Start with Ella & Jo’s Melt The Day Away Cleansing Balm (€38/£33) a delightfully rich and decadent oil-based formula that melts away even the toughest makeup, offering an indulgent, spa-like experience at home. This luxurious balm transforms into a silky oil upon contact, melting away even the most stubborn makeup, including that party-proof waterproof mascara. Enriched with nourishing botanicals and hydrating ingredients, it cleanses deeply without stripping your skin’s natural moisture.
Follow it up with the Brighten & Glow Hydrating Exfoliating Cleanser (€32/£28) containing pumpkin enzyme, vitamin A, E, and Omega 6 to gently exfoliate, deeply cleanse, and hydrate your skin for a brighter, smoother complexion.
2. Reintroduce Hydration
“Alcohol is notoriously dehydrating”,explains Charlene,“so alongside plenty of water after a night out, it’s the ideal time to layer on richer, hydration-boosting skincare to revive your skin and restore that fresh, dewy glow.”
Enter Ella & Jo’s Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum (€42/£36), loaded with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and squalane to lock in moisture and keep skin plump and soft all day. Perfect for both morning and evening routines, this serum is your skin’s much-needed hydration boost during party season.
3. Repair & Prepare
Wrap up each day by repairing damage from the day’s elements, and prepping your skin for another round of festivities.Ella & Jo’sNourish & Glow Superfood Oil (€55/£48), is a true winter skin saviour. Infused with retinol and nourishing oils like Rosehip, Jojoba, Blackcurrant, and Avocado, it works overnight to deeply repair, hydrate and support pro-aging goals. You’ll wake up with skin that looks and feels radiant, ready to take on the day (and night) again!
Explore the full Ella & Jo range at ellaandjo.ie