There’s no need to look haggard and exhausted while you’re trying to enjoy your downtime. Leave behind your weekday woes and have fun, all while looking pretty. Here’s how:

1 Slap on an anti-fatigue cream before you go to bed – it’s your best bet to avoid sallow, hard-done-by skin. Yves Rocher, Cure Solutions, anti-fatigue cream contains red vine leaf, an ingredient that stimulates blood flow.

2 Dark circles, the most common and obvious sign of long days and late nights, are best dealt with using a good-quality concealer, one that has pinky/peachy tones to counteract any blue/grey hues. Dot a little concealer along your under-eye, then use a moist sponge or your (clean) ring finger to lightly blend it in. Finally, brush a little highlighting powder over the concealer to set it and keep it from creasing.

3 Keep a thermal water spray in your handbag and lightly spritz your face whenever you need a pick-me-up.

4 Treat yourself to a cleansing mask in the evening, to help rid your skin of impurities and dead skin cells. And apply a brightening mask every two weeks to prevent dullness.

Your Toolkit

• Yves Rocher, Cure Solutions, anti-fatigue cream (R265)
• Catrice, Prime And Fine, translucent powder (R85)
• Clinique, All About Eyes, concealer (R250)
• Uriage, thermal water 150ml (R135)
• Guinot, anti-fatigue face mask (R630)

Words: Jana Wessels, Fairlady
Image: Dailyfix