During cold and flu season, we need to look our best – even if we don’t necessarily feel great on the inside. Luckily, there are a variety of beauty products that can help you put a flawless face forward no matter how awful you feel.
Here, our picks for getting rid of redness, puffy eyes and the ashen complexion that often accompany the season’s illnesses.
Decleor Life Radiance Flash Mask
In a matter of minutes, this radiance-boosting mask will transform your dull complexion. With a potent combination of AHA Fruit Acids complex and essential oils, this mask will reduce redness, calm irritation and eradicate dullness brought on by cold and flu.
($42, decleorusa.com)
Carita Haute Beaute Teint
Enhance your skin’s natural glow – even when you’re ill – by using this multi-tasking product. Not only will Carita’s beauty balm treat and protect skin, but it also reduces redness and masks flaws with colored pigments and skin-beautifying ingredients.
($55, CaritaDirect.com)
Repรชchage Sea Spa Mineral Bath Salts
Seven essential oils:ย seven essential oils: Rosewood, Cucumber, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Spearmint and Peppermint combine with exfoliating sea salts to provide a soothing experience perfect for curbing sinus issues. Additionally, they help alleviate aches and pains, relieve stress and provide an energizing experience so you can get through the day.
($33, repechage.com)
Merle Norman Inner Eyelinerย inย “Nude”
Oftentimes, piling on the eye makeup draws more attention to your tired, red and puffy eyes than going without. Instead, neutralize redness and mask your tired eyes with this ingenious inner eyeliner from Merle Norman. This innovative liner was designed specifically for the waterline and will make eyes look bigger, brighter and more awake – even if you were up all night with the flu.
($14, merlenorman.com)
What are your go-to beauty secrets for looking flawless when you’re suffering from illness?