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No matter where you’re gathering for the big ball drop, you’ll want to have the best complexion in the room. The Violet Files has the secrets to getting you there.
Written By Jayme Cyk
New Year’s Eve carries with it great expectations—there’s pressure to make it memorable; to set the tone for a successful (and seductive) year ahead. And while we can’t attest to the quality of the penthouse party you’re about to attend, or promise that your host’s inebriated neighbor won’t spill Champagne on your stilettos, The Violet Files can ensure that you’ll ring in 2016 with the best complexion of your life. Here, a list of game-changing skincare essentials to guarantee that no matter what else midnight has in store, you’re going to have a glowing evening.
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Lather on this gel-textured mask for 3 minutes one hour before hitting the party circuit to ensure hydrated, radiant, and toned skin. You never know who you might run into...
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Couldn’t get an appointment with your aesthetician in time for that midnight kiss? Consider this new nano current device the answer to your prayers. The ZIIP delivers electrical signals deep into pores to stimulate, firm and heal skin. Set the complementary ZIIP app to the 12-minute energizing program, follow the instructions, and emerge luminous.
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To get your second wind (so you can make it to midnight at all), spritz this pure rosewater over your freshly-applied makeup for a dewy finish.
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Inspired by Japanese acupressure, this gold-leafed massager releases tension and detoxifies skin and system through lymphatic cleansing. Use the narrow end and slide it towards the nose and outward along the brow bone to release any stress around the eye area for a brighter and more vibrant appearance.
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An hour before the start of your evening, smooth one to two drops of this gold-infused serum over the neck and décolleté to fill in lines and
wrinkles—then slip into something plunging.
wrinkles—then slip into something plunging.
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Dispense a pea sized drop of the Jenu MicroSphere Conducting Gel onto this ultrasonic wand and massage in circular motions all over the face so your favorite beauty essentials deeply penetrate and work overtime to keep you hydrated well into the next day. Ideal for the night of and the morning after.
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Infused with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and neroli, this luxe oil illuminates skin and diminishes redness. Dab one to two drops on top of the cheekbones and temples for a seductive glow.
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Smooth this dual purpose oil-blend serum all over the face prior to applying foundation to prime and hydrate. Your makeup will stay in place all night no matter how hard you dance.
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