Best beauty products for stressed-out skin

Stressed-out skin? Get your complexion back on track with our roundup of beauty and skin care products that help counter or camouflage the effects of stress.

Stress and your skin

Think stress just puts a damper on your day and zaps your energy? Along with the mental and emotional effects of stress, it can also wreak havoc on your complexion. Stress can mean blemishes; dark circles and puffy eyes; dry, flaky skin; a pale complexion; and even skin rashes. Luckily there are a few products that can help counteract or at the very least cover up the effects of stress.

For dry stressed skin

Increase hydration with a mask, add a hydrating serum to your skin care routine, and opt for a foundation that adds moisture when stress dries out your skin.

For dull stressed skin

If stress is causing your skin to look dull and lacklustre, exfoliate to reveal brighter skin, and fake your way to a glowing complexion with a highlighting or illuminating product.

For dark circles and puffy eyes

Stress often means no sleep, which can lead to puffy eyes, and the more stressed out you are, the more you’ll notice dark circles under your eyes. De-puff and conceal to hide the effects of those nights spent wide awake.

For stress-related blemishes

Tackle breakouts caused by stress with a blemish-busting mask and spot treatment, and then cover them up with the right concealer.

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