Pull yourself out of a tryptophan coma by marinating in a bath of juniper berry, geranium, and rosemary oils. The herbal concoction gets blood flowing back to places you thought had gone into hibernation.
Available at spacenk.com, $27.
Withstanding three of Uncle Ted’s “extra-squeezy” hugs officially earns you an extended soak in the tub. Wash away the ick (and winter dryness) with gardenia-scented suds loaded with vitamin E-rich argan oil.
Available at barneys.com, $36.
Overexposure to cran-apple stuffing, peppermint lattes, and gingerbread men has sent you into an olfactory tailspin. Avoid holiday PTTD (post-table turkey disorder) by taking slow, deep breaths of the fresh, woodsy fragrance.
Available at shopterrain.com, $30.
No carry-on, gym duffel, or morning-after purse would be complete without the antioxidant-loaded, three-in-one solution. Cleanse, tone, and hydrate skin with several strategic swipes, and then bask in the glow.
Available at arcona.com, $30.
A seasonal twist on the oatmeal classic, the Sanitas mask exfoliates dead cells, evens skin tone, and plumps your punim back to life. Consider it an autumnal feast for your face.
Available at thehealthyskinstore.com, $32.
Nix the juice cleanse and purify from the outside with a deep-cleaning gel mask.
Available at malinandgoetz.com, $40.
Mom swears by cucumber slices for puffy eyes. You’d rather slather on Mario Badescu’s green cream for an all-over cool.
Available at mariobadescu.com, $10-$20.
Sensitive scrubbers, take note: The secret ingredient to gentle exfoliation is fine silica powder from sea algae, like the kind in this tangerine-and-cucumber-scented polish.
Available at thymes.com, $22.
Lines around your mouth speak volumes of how you spent the holiday (repeating, “No, still no boyfriend”). Brighten that expression with a thin layer of recovery serum, applied morning and night until wrinkles — and memories — fade.
Available at lovelifeskincare.com, $150.
Consider one application of Freya’s salmon egg and marine mineral face lotion equal to a full-body dip in the icy waters of Scandinavia.
Available at freyaskincare.com, $90.
You’ll look like a broke-ass linebacker with Skyn Iceland’s gel-lined stripes under your eyes. But once they come off, all you’ll want to do is cheer.
Available at skyniceland.com, $30.
For those who want to look as good as the French without turning down the last slice of cheesecake.
Available at vichyusa.com, $28.50.
Your holiday diet covers all the main food groups: meats, breads, and pies. Add superfood to the list with melon-infused eye cream.
Available at getsuper.com, $50.
Step one: Stumble out of bed in a postholiday party haze. Step two: Liven up with a hydrating spritz of essential oils (orange, Melissa, bergamot). Step three: Throw it into your purse to use as makeup refresher throughout the day.
Available at elizabethdehn.com, $28.
Erase lingering liner smears with the certified organic cleansing water. Though the unisex French import won’t sting, recalling what went down last night might.
Available at usa.absolution-skincare.com, $40.
Even family parties get rowdy (a friendly game of capture the flag can go downhill fast). Soothe sprained ankles (and bruised egos) with this divine cream — made by the Benedictine Sisters from a rare flower in the Montana mountains.
Available at reformschoolrules.com, $18.
We don’t even want to know where those hands have been.
Available at amazon.com, $12.
Turn compulsory after-shower lotion into a heaven-scent ritual with African shea butter mixed with rosemary, mint, and lavender water.
Available at nature-girl.com, $48.
Creams and serums are the holy grail of skin care, but vitamins take time to work their miracles. Go for the quick fix with a swipe of illuminating concealer that smooths wrinkles along with dark under-eye circles.
Available at stilacosmetics.com, $28.
On splotchy. On spotty. On flush-faced and blotchy. Hide your own red nose with a purse-friendly tube of concealer that doubles as light foundation.
Available at shuuemura-usa.com, $44.
For a lighter option, brush on Becca’s sheer foundation. The thin formula evens skin tone and creates a glowing finish.
Available at beccacosmetics.com, $42.
Put some color back in those cheeks — a radiant peachy pink, to be exact. We’re addicted to the dewy glow provided by Tarte’s superfruit-infused, streak-free blend.
Available at tartecosmetics.com, $30.
A dab of Clinique’s cream shadow cools lids while leaving a subtle, long-lasting shimmer.
Available at clinique.com, $19.50.
You’ve sprayed, fried, curled, ironed, and nearly shellacked your hair in search of the perfect holiday do. Make amends with the restorative duo, which transforms frizzy strands into silky tresses.
Shampoo available at woodleyandbunny.com, $30; conditioner available at woodleyandbunny.com, $32.
Harsh weather has left you with a lackluster mop top. Mend split ends, eliminate frizz, and add shine with the leave-in formula.
Available at whitesandsproducts.com, $30.
Shake things up with a dime-size dollop of wash-delaying powder. (Grease? What grease?)
Available at beautyhabit.com, $9.50.
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