OK hustlers, let’s get real. The holidays are on their way, which means one thing: it’s time to turn up the heat and get ready to slay those festive looks. But between the endless parties, late nights and maybe a little too much er... cheer, who has time for a 10-step skincare routine?
We get it. You’re living your best life, especially during the holidays. It’s when we’re out in full force, celebrating chosen families and embracing the joy of the season. Whether you’re hitting up a holiday ball, a festive drag brunch, or just dancing the night away with your besties, you deserve to look and feel your absolute best.
That’s where Grimoire comes in: your party skincare fairy godmother, ready to lead you astray.
Sleep… later
We’ve all read those smug and frankly boring articles telling you to sleep more and skip the cocktails (yeah, right!). It’s always the same old song and dance and goes something like this:
- Prep your skin with a million serums and potions. Booooring.
- Hydrate like you’re lost in the desert. Does Rum & Coke count?
- Avoid sugar, fried foods and alcohol like the plague. At Christmas?!
- Practice self-care with endless meditation and bubble baths. Whatevs.
- Get your beauty sleep like a hibernating bear. Yada yada yada.
Sure, we all know sleeping is good for us and we should avoid drinking too much. But you know what? We’re a little fed up with the skincare snobs. I mean, read the room. Who has time for all the steps? Sleep is for later. Life is for living. Everything in moderation. Besides, science even says taking life too seriously is bad for your skin.
Permission to let your hair down
This whole Insta-perfect pressure is just a recipe for meltdown. Burnout in the American workplace is nothing new – but it’s worsening, according to SHRM’s Employee Mental Health in 2024 Research Series.
We need to tackle our rising cortisol levels. Letting your hair down every once in a while is no bad thing. We’re here to give you the real magic, the kind that lets you hustle hard and still wake up looking like a festive dream.
One too many margaritas? No problem. Stayed up too late gossiping with your friends? We got you. Danced all night and woke up with your makeup looking like a glitter bomb exploded? Honey, we’ve all been there.
This is precisely why we created Grimoire. The best bit? All you need for a highly effective yet quick skincare routine is three mighty potions. Yup. Three. It’s like sorcery.
Holiday skincare wishlist
1. Nightmare Away is your secret weapon against holiday skin sabotage.
This magical elixir banishes dark circles, puffiness and those telltale signs of a night out that went a little too hard. Think of it as your morning-after reset button, giving you a fresh, radiant glow even if you feel like a zombie. Perfect for reviving your skin after a long night celebrating with your chosen family.
2. Next up, Vanity Monday.
This bad boy is like a shot of espresso for your skin, perking it up and giving you that “I woke up like this” glow (even if you definitely didn’t). It’s your go-to for minimizing pores, smoothing fine lines and creating the perfect canvas for your holiday makeup masterpieces. Whether you’re going for a subtle, everyday look or full-on glam, Vanity Monday will ensure your skin is flawless and ready for anything.
3. And for that extra touch of magic, don’t forget Beach Guise.
This potion will give you luminous, glowing skin that screams “holiday goddess”. Whether you’re rocking a full face of glam or keeping it natural, Beach Guise adds that extra touch that will have you turning heads all season long.
Five steps to the ultimate holiday glow-up
1. Cleanse away the night (and the glitter)
Even if you stumble in at 3am, take a minute to wash away the night’s adventures. Go on; you’ll feel smug about it in the morning.
2. Potion up with Nightmare Away
Before you go to sleep (we have to at some point), gently massage this luxe night moisturizer into your face and neck. Packed with micro super greens, calming lavender and rich shea butter, your skin will repair and hydrate overnight. Helianthus extract locks in moisture, smoothing texture for that dream-worthy morning glow. You rest; your skin does too.
3. Cast a spell with Vanity Monday
When you wake up (it doesn’t matter when, we won’t judge), apply a few drops to your face and neck for a smooth, radiant base. Thanks to a potent blend of micro super greens, sea buckthorn, lemon myrtle and vitamin C, this formula smooths, soothes and radiates.
4. Shine Bright with Beach Guise
Next, layer on Beach Guise. Whether you’re battling the snow in NYC or sunning it in the Bahamas, get that endless vacay look – minus the sun damage. It fuses micro super greens and sea buckthorn to restore and brighten, while bisabolol and gotu kola soothe stressed, sun-kissed or winter-blushed skin.
5. Slay the day (or night)
OK, this isn’t really a “step” because there’s no more holiday skincare to do. But we felt we had to add a fifth point. So just go out there and own your festive look, knowing your skin looks absolutely freakin’ fabulous. You’re welcome.
That’s it. All that’s left for you to do is party hard. With Grimoire on your side, you can have your cake and eat it too. We’ll be here to keep your skin looking snatched, no matter how wild your holiday adventures get.
