If you’re in the market for a quick fix after one too many rosés the night before, here are six tried and tested remedies to spruce up even the most tired of faces.  

Ever woken up with a pounding headache, aversion to smells, and sudden nausea at the sight of certain foods? 

No, I’m not describing someone soldiering on through the first trimester of pregnancy, but rather someone who said yes to three too many champagnes the night before. 

When you’re nursing a hangover, it’s almost impossible to mask it. While your cracked voice, tired posture and general lack of ‘joie de vivre’ are all telltale signs, often it’s your face that’s the most notable giveaway of a big night.

What is a ‘hangover face’?

Between the rich canapes on offer at your work party drinks, the sugary cocktails on tap all night, and the cheeky midnight Maccas feed, it’s no wonder your face can be left looking (and feeling) a little worse for wear the next morning. 

From puffy eyes and dull tone to skin as dry as the Great Victorian Desert, a hangover face can be spotted from across the room. While it’s one thing to sport a hangover face cuddled in bed on a Sunday watching reruns of Gossip Girl, it’s another thing entirely when you have important places to be and important people to see. 

So, if you’ve got a big one in store this weekend, do yourself a favour and stock up now on these life-saving hangover face remedies.

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse, $52

The first step to tackling a hangover face is serious skincare. While five spicy margaritas are sure to do some damage, waking up with your makeup on from the night before is bound to land you in extra hot water. To bring life back into your skin, reach for a cleanser that gently breaks down impurities, exfoliates dead skin and clears blocked pores. This MVP product from Medik8 is also infused with AHAs and BHAs – a win-win in our books. 

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Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster, $74

The next step? Brighten, brighten, brighten. Nothing says ‘I drank too much last night’ like dullness and uneven tone, so follow a good cleanse with an infusion of Vitamin C. This product absorbs into the skin in seconds, leaving you instantly glowing and ready to take on your 9 AM Zoom call.

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Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, $64 

Let’s not forget those tired, puffy eyes, ladies. After applying a life-giving serum all over your face, pay some special attention to the skin around your eyes. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ formula is as refreshing as it is effective, and the tiniest bit goes a long way (a quality we wish all our fave products had these days).

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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

Time to lock in some much-needed moisture to your very, very thirsty skin. While you were busy chugging back Aperol Spritz, you probably neglected to sneak a few sips of water every now and then, leaving your face feeling less than happy the next morning. Aim for a moisturiser on the slightly heavy side of the spectrum for some extra plumpness, like Fresh’s rose formula.

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Mount Lai, Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool Stainless Steel, $53

“Gua sha stones or cold rollers are amazing at increasing circulation, de-puffing and aiding lymphatic drainage,” skin expert Dr Shawana Vali, tells The Times UK.  “You can get a tight, snatched-looking jaw and pronounced cheekbones.”

With a client list made up of supermodels and Royals, we recommend taking her suggestion to heart. This stainless steel tool will not only bring your face back to life but will add a cooling element to the experience (a hangover’s kryptonite).

Face Yoga

For those of us on a budget, face yoga could be the no-spend, do-anywhere solution your hangover has been looking for. The best part? You don’t need to be an expert to nail some simple and effective techniques. 

According to face yoga expert Leila Haddioui, this twice-daily ritual has kept her face youthful, plump and lifted for years. 

“Place your fingertips on the left side of your chin, then move hands upwards, over the cheeks and up to the temple. Repeat five times then go on your right,” she instructs The Times. 

“Using your index and middle fingers and thumb, start in the middle of your cheeks, moving upwards towards your eyes – it gives a natural flush and prompts cell renewal.”