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.