Urban Junkies | Health & Beauty | Saving Face

Christmas party season is upon us; late nights, copious amounts of alcohol, a few bad decisions and before you know it you'll be sitting on Ol' Nic's knee begging for a new face. Here's the pick of our morning-after fixers to keep you looking fresh on the outside while you're crying out for a greasy fry up on the inside.

Best for...

Lots of regrets and very little time...
It might not erase some of last night's less salubrious memories, but with this menthol and caffeine infused gel at least you'll look presentable enough to give it another go tonight.
Nickel Morning After Rescue Gel, £24. 020 7240 4048.

Post-revelling recuperation...
"Environmentally stressed skin." Yeah right. Does make for a more convincing excuse though. Reinvigorate with this intensive masque packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants. It'll have you back on form for the pub, er... park... Environmental indeed.
Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, £25.40. 0800 591 818

Early morning meetings...
We can't stop your shirt smelling like the inside of a brewery, but at least you won't look like you fell asleep at the bottom of a pint glass. Slip the spritz into your bag for a lunchtime pick-me-up.
Matis Reponse Homme Radiance Anti-Fatigue Energizing Gel, £31.
Anti-Fatigue Energizing Spritz, £22. 01322 290 101

Lazy boys... but real men...
Big believer in hair of the dog? Reassuringly masculine, the "Hemingway" treatment at Gentleman's Tonic will take care of that pesky hangover with a Bloody Mary, an aromatherapy facial and a relaxing massage. Good as new.
The Hemingway, 135 mins, £140. 020 7297 4344

Party princesses...
Nothing like a good pampering to rid you of that spinning headache. Bliss' Herbie Hangover promises not to prod, poke or unduly pummel your partied out body and have you podium ready in no time.
Herbie Hangover, 105 mins, £170. 0808 100 4515.

by MaM