How to Wear Colored Mascara

From: Lauren at InStyle - Sunday Dec 31,2023 12:21 am

It’s one of life’s eternal truths: No matter how much bed rotting you do or how many get-your-life-together tasks (cleanse your closet, organize your junk drawers, etc.) you attempt during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, it flies by. So, yes, while fun New Year’s Eve festivities and the inviting prospect of a fresh year lie ahead, I’m still mourning the end of excess free time. That’s why I’m spending the last days of break savoring every drop and following every whim, from doing a 12-step skin-care routine (just because!) to starting the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills franchise from scratch. I hope you do, too!

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle Beauty Director

BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK

“It’s easy to get down on yourself during the holidays, so take the time to slow down and focus on checking in with your body.”

— Shannon Davenport, a certified aromatherapist and founder of body care brand Esker

EMPTY OF THE WEEK

Superego Calm Movements Eye and Cheek Mask

During holiday break, I really do kick pampering up a notch, so naturally, I’ve worked my way through my stash of beloved Superegg Calm Movement face masks. The cooling hydrogel sensation feels fantastic as ingredients like calming cica and hydration-boosting panthenol work to plump and supply luminosity to my winter-worn skin.

BUY IT

PHOTO: Gregoris Pyrpylis / @gregoris

Q+A with Lauren

Q: I want to inject some color into my eye makeup routine, but nothing too flashy. What strikes the right balance?

A: In my mind, there’s no chicer solution than a carefully calibrated colored mascara. Look no further than the Hermès Beauty Trait d'Hermès mascaras, which come in the most gorgeous shades, including deep cerulean and cherry brown with a touch of burgundy. “These colors are more subtle, discreet, subdued—a hint of color,” explains Gregoris Pyrpylis, makeup artist and creative director for Hermès Beauty. “It’s something you maybe notice, maybe not. But you'll feel there’s something different going on. It's all about feeling rather than seeing.”

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MUST-TRY TREATMENT

Abhyanga Massage

Back in the fall, I was thrilled to finally be able to visit Surya Spa at The Santa Monica Proper hotel, which was founded by Ayurvedic doctor and herbalist Martha Soffer (who we spotlight in InStyle’s Celebration Issue). I got their signature Abhyanga four-handed massage (yes, four), which utilizes warm herbal oils prepared the evening before to reinvigorate the skin, soothe tension, and unlock energy channels. When I tell you it feeds the senses unlike any other body treatment I’ve received, believe me. Since then, I’ve been recreating the magic using Surya’s Calming Abhyanga body oil for self-abhyanga (which translates to self-massage) at home.

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