Don't use a mask that you've never used before. You could wind up with a red, irritated, or broken out face.

I like using John Frieda's glaze for extra shiny smooth hair on special occasions (I don't use it 3x a week like the bottle says). But based on reviews a lot of people hated it, especially people with fine or thin hair or people who were expecting it to actually color their hair.

Use an AHA body lotion like vaseline intensive care healthy body complexion (neutrogena's skin smoothing actually exfoliates the best but it smells disgusting and stinks up your sheets if you sleep in it). Then tomorrow, exfoliate in the shower with a loofah, puff, or washcloth, and use a really rich body lotion. Your skin will be more even and glowing.

Of course, drink tons of water and get sleep. Sleep in lingerie and perfume. It won't make you look different but it'll make you feel sexy and that makes all the difference.

Well. I didn't manage to stay off the fags hehe but I did avoid the booze: I just stayed in last night and ate grapes in front of Green Wing

And as I type this, my head is wrapped in clingfilm hehe thank you, great suggestion.

awful_cherry: you saved me at the last second from using something of my sister's that promised to have me "radiant"

and the bubble bath was a great idea, haven't had a long bath for ages. I decided to get clever hehe and put a few drops of perfume in the water, then put matching body lotion on hehe HOPEFULLY I'll smell sweet from across a table in a smokey pub (and not strong enough to knock a man out at ten paces!)

Thank you for your excellent ideas, ladies! xx

A plain yoghurt face mask is amazing - if you have some, splash a tiny bit of almond oil in and mix it thoroughly. Smear it on, let it dry, and wash it off. It leaves your skin fine and clear and glowy and the pores really tiny and clear.

Thank you, luv. Unfortunately, I didn't see this beforehand. However, I've just got home. So I'll use this tip next time!

never mind! how did it go?