#iWokeUpLikeThis Beauty Essentials

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Date night essentials is a popular topic in the blogosphere, and you’ve probably read plenty of these already. While I definitely have my own date night must haves that I would love to share with you some day, today I want to touch on another topic that I personally forget to think about sometimes.

Let’s say you and your bae are out on a date, and the dinner somehow turns into breakfast. Or you stayed over at a friend’s place after an awesome party. Or maybe you pulled an all-nighter at work? Here are three amazing products that will make you glow in the morning in the best #iwokeuplikethis kind of way, no Instagram filters required!

1 // I rave about this hairspray All. The. Time. and if you still haven’t tried it, you definitely should. Oribe Superfine Hair Spray [$33 for 9 oz, get more discounted Oribe here] is easily my #1 styling must-have. It’s ridiculously easy to use because the hold is buildable, all without making the hair sticky and crunchy. Yes, it’s crazy expensive, but it’s one of those beauty splurges I firmly believe in. Trust me, it’s unlike any hairspray you’ve ever used, and I tried dozens of different ones from all price ranges, including even more expensive ones. What makes it unique is how fine the spray particles are, it’s almost like a mist for your hair. I used it both for holding complicated updos in place and for creating tousled beachy waves, and it performed beautifully each time. Why do I think it’s #iwokeuplikethis essential? Because it can resurrect the blowout from the night before, or transform your bed hair into a voluminous tousled mane in a snap. I seriously love this, you guys, you so so SO need it in your life!

2 // You know what’s a dead giveaway of an all nighter? Dull skin that has an almost grayish hue to it. I know this firsthand because I always look like that after red eye flights or when I stay up late to work way past midnight. My most recent discovery Clarins Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion [$40 $25.89 for 4.2 oz, available here] literally wakes up my skin and gets the juices flowing, so to speak, pumping moisture into every nook and cranny and giving the cheeks a healthy flush. It comes as a runny lotiony liquid, but I never use it with a cotton round. Instead, I shake a small amount into my hands and pat it in until the liquid is absorbed. This mini-massage improves the circulation and delivers the serum’s active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin.

3 // Don’t underestimate the power of perfume! A well-picked scent can transform your attitude and give you an instant boost of confidence. If you could smell like anything after a wild night out, why not root beer? That is exactly what Oscar de la Renta Essential Luxuries Oriental Lace Eau De Parfum Spray [$150 $51 for 3.4 oz, available here] smells like to me, after you give it a moment to settle on the skin. A bright floriental that transforms into a crisp and fun gourmand in a matter of minutes, this well-balanced bouquet combines cacao, patchouli, wax plant, almonds, and honey in a way that makes them almost unrecognizable.

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Now is your turn to share! What are some of your favorite products that make you look amazing in the morning? Have you tried anything from my list? Let me know in the comments below!

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