Joanna's Holiday Glow Tips
By Kayla Spear · Published December 11, 2019 · Updated February 10, 2025
Get ready for glowing compliments on your most gorgeous complexion with Joannas top five holiday skincare tips. Tip 1: Supernova Facial My favorite facial for the season .
Get ready for glowing compliments on your most gorgeous complexion with Joannas top five holiday skincare tips.
Tip 1: Supernova Facial
My favorite facial for the season. We use a combination of microcurrent, cryotherapy and a medical-grade gold collagen mask to hydrate, sculpt and lift the appearance of your skin. You will glow for days!
Tip 2: Glow To Go Mask Set
I love this mask set because it allows you to prescribe to your skincare concerns moment-to-moment. I always use a mask before a big event to help hydrate and give my skin fresh nutrients before applying makeup.
Tip 3: Chamomile Tea Bags
Its super important to give extra TLC in the eye area. My favorite at-home DIY is to boil 2 chamomile tea bags, let them cool down then place one over each eye. The tea bags will help depuff, hydrate and soothe extra dry, thin skin and make you feel fresh-faced even when you dont feel like it.
Tip 4: Golden Glow Sunless Tan
During the holiday season, I recommend an organic spray tan to instantly add one or two shades of bronze to your complexion. The skin will appear warmer, fresher and hydrated.
Tip 5: Rejuvenating Serum
I like to apply my Rejuvenating Serum throughout the day when winter skin is super dry. Pump 1-2 drops on fingertips and apply on cheekbones to highlight and around the eye area to keep creepiness at bay.
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