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"Proper prep can mean the difference between tired eyes and sallow skin or a bright, refreshed face. Celebrity esthetician Ren\u00E9e Rouleau is letting you in on a few red carpet tricks for looking your absolute best without making huge changes to your daily routine.\n\nNow is not the time to get creative with your skincare routine. \n\n \"Caring for your skin doesn't have to be overly time-consuming. It's simply a matter of following a routine, using the products that work for you, and sticking with them. Leading up to prom (or any big event, for that matter), don't experiment with something new that could cause irritation or\u00A0a bad reaction.\"\n\nIf a pimple pops up, don't pick it! \n\n \"An unsightly blemish can be embarrassing, but picking at it will only make it worse, creating a scab that's more noticeable. At least a bump is smooth, can be camouflaged with makeup, and is only obvious in certain lights. A scab, on the other hand, is a rough surface that doesn't take well to makeup and becomes impossible to hide. If it's really close to the big night, don't apply a spot treatment as this will cause skin dryness or flakiness. Instead, apply an ice cube to reduce inflammation.\"\n\nStay hydrated from the inside out.\n\n \"The day of prom, drink a lot of water and avoid high-sodium foods. This can help control under-eye puffiness by preventing excess fluids from building around the eye area. I always recommend that my celebrity clients drink peppermint tea right before they walk the red carpet because it boosts blood circulation, giving skin a vibrant glow.\n\nTreat yourself to a DIY spa day for your skin.\n\n \"Peels and masks are my favorite skin treatments to guarantee glowing skin. Start by using an eoliant, massaging it over the skin for 30 seconds. Rinse well, and then apply a thin coat of an at-home peel, like the Ren\u00E9e Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel. Leave it on for five to eight minutes. Rinse off and apply a few drops of a hydrating serum followed by a thick coat of a cooling mask, like the Ren\u00E9e Rouleau Bio Calm Repair Masque. I leave this mask in the refrigerator so that it's really cool, calming, and soothing when applied to the skin. Rinse well and apply a lightweight moisturizer formulated for your skin type. Finally, apply a tiny bit of eye cream around the eyes. Voil\u00E0!\"\n\nGet your beauty rest. \n\n \"Sleeping seven to eight hours a night is important for your skin's health. Lack of sleep compromises your body's circulatory system and blood becomes stagnant in the vessels under the eyes, causing dark circles. It can also cause the skin to look pale and tired because circulation is impaired.\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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