New Year, New Gorgeous You

Between work and social functions, trying to look your best can be overwhelming. SELF magazine's beauty director, Elaine D'Farley tells us how to put your best face forward this holiday season.Looking your best starts with a good skincare regimen...cleansing and exfoliating is key, especially in the winter months. Elaine recommends Neutrogena. They have an ultra gentle daily cleanser that dermatologists love because it really cleanses your skin, but is super gentle at the same time. It removes excess oil, dirt and even makeup while protecting skin's natural moisture barrier to leave it feeling soft, never too dry, never too tight. Just under $9 at the drugstore.What else? A good lip balm is essential and they have a great revitalizing lip balm. It has SPF 20 and gives you a kiss of color.... Best of all, it's clinically proven to restore lip's definition and rosiness in just one week..comes in 6 shades. Elaine loves it because it goes on really sheer so you can layer it with your lip gloss or lipstick.And how about the eyes? An instant way to make them pop is with a good mascara like Neutrogena Healthy Volume...it pumps up your lashes four times their size! And it actually conditions your lashes too. Then just apply one of this season's popular shimmering neutrals, paired with a bold red or pink lip for contrast and you're good to go.Another skincare must, even in the winter months is sunscreen! So many don't realize how important it is or they don't want to wear it because many out there are greasy. But Neutrogena's Ultra-sheer is great and and lightweight, but at the same time...really strong and it has broad-spectrum protection.Other things you must do? Drink tons of water. Its the best skincare tip...at least eight, 8 oz glasses a day. And speaking of water, use lukewarm water when washing your face. Hot water can strip your skin...its just too harsh. And most important get your rest. Sleep is so important for amazing skin.