I prep Dancing with the Stars celebrities' skin every week — here are my television-ready skin secrets

Preparing week in, week out for the RTÉ cameras has given Jennifer Rock plenty of experience in tackling those nightmare skin scenarios. Here, she offers to share her cheat sheet so you too can be ready for the Lights! Camera! Action!
I prep Dancing with the Stars celebrities' skin every week — here are my television-ready skin secrets

Jennifer Zamparelli and Jennifer Rock have done their homework when it comes to getting ready for showtime.

We’ve all been there — you’re 24 hours away from a big event, and your skin has decided to throw you some major curveballs. Having prepped faces for weeks on the set of Dancing With The Stars, I know all about getting skin into tip-top shape — and fast. This is my SOS cheat sheet for every skin dilemma.

1. Your skin is irritated

Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk.
Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk.

Calm and soothe immediately with Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk. This is extremely kind to the skin thanks to its lightweight oils, glycerine, and lactobacillus, which are great for calming the skin if you have any uninvited irritation or flare ups.

A natural, certified organic brand, this cleanser includes ingredients that will tackle inflammation, redness, and irritation while simultaneously soothing and allowing the skin to be prepped for makeup (once it’s not too tender to do so).

Follow with Dr Hauschka Facial Toner, which contains anthyllis and witch hazel to settle the complexion, refine pores, and give clarity to the skin.

2. You want to exfoliate but your skin is sensitive

Use enzymes or non-irritating tools.

Exfoliate with Guinot Biologic Exfoliating Gel, which has fruit enzymes within its formula to activate cellular regeneration while hydrating and adding incredible luminosity — and, believe me, this glow is undeniable instantly.

Ella and Jo’s award-winning The Glow Up Enzyme Mask really does live up to its name, thanks to the inclusion of pumpkin, pomegranate, pineapple, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid.

It’s a heavy-duty, fast working mask for sheer radiance and an instant glow-up. Ella & Jo Miracle Mask contains vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide and is another option if you want a hydrating, skin softening exfoliating mask.

Haumea Smart Sonic Cleansing Brush
Haumea Smart Sonic Cleansing Brush

Haumea Smart Sonic Cleansing Brush is a mild exfoliator in a respectful way, and deep cleanses the skin to give you a beautiful glow without any irritation. I opt to use it on the presenter’s and judge’s skin with a cleanser. It is ideal through any facial hair, is hypnotic in its vibration, and – fun fact – can be brought into the shower, so ideal for the body too.

3. Your skin is congested

Skingredients Sally Cleanse 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Skingredients Sally Cleanse 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser

If you are suffering with an annoying under the skin spot, 2% salicylic acid is what you need. Try my Skingredients Sally Cleanse 2% Salicylic Acid Oil Control Cleanser on the spot or as a micro mask to decongest the pores. Ideally, place it on a couple of hours (or at least 30 mins) before makeup application to allow it to work and reduce the inflammation of the infection before the prep — brides love this.

Haumea Ultrasono Device uses clinical ionic technology and is high frequency to decongest the pores, remove excess build-up, and promotes product penetration thereafter. It also lifts and sculpts the skin with another setting. This is the most satisfying tool to use if you wish to see the blackheads and sebaceous filaments removed by the head and the technology within the device before your very eyes. It’s safe and gentle — but wow, is it powerful.

4. Your skin is super oily

Environ Skin EssentiA Clay Masque is a multi-purpose, creamy clay treatment that absorbs excess oil while also hydrating and leaving the skin touchably soft. Use the night before if you know you’re an oily person and the sheen is shining too bright for your liking.

Environ Skin EssentiA Clay Masque
Environ Skin EssentiA Clay Masque

Skin Krush Microdermabrasion Kit is ideal for mopping up extra oil, for tackling superficial lines and wrinkles, and giving a glow to the skin like no other. It is also amazing for decongesting pores. This is literally a home care treatment — ensure to stretch the skin and don’t place much pressure, as this product has been designed by medics and does all the heavy lifting. Also take a peep at the filter after one use to see the debris from your skin. Think of it as a hydrafacial for the home — so rewarding.

5. Your skin needs a shot of hydration

Seoulista Correct and Calm instant facial
Seoulista Correct and Calm instant facial

Very few offer what Seoulista does with its Instant Facial Sheet Masks. Choose your mask based on the ingredients within and what concern you want to address. Next, simply pop on and await an instant glow.

6. You want anti-ageing results

SkinKrush Rejuvenating LED Face Mask. €350.
SkinKrush Rejuvenating LED Face Mask. €350.

LED treatments are more than a trend, it is a science and ideal for collagen synthesis and / or breakout control. Skin Krush Rejuvenating LED Mask has all the science to ensure that the light reaches the lower layers of the skin to get you those results.

Use 10 mins of LED daily in the lead up to an event.

7. You have tired eyes

Guinot Baume Eye Summum
Guinot Baume Eye Summum

Guinot Baume Eye Summum is anti-ageing and anti-fatigue, containing the brands Regeniskin ingredient to firm and restore collagen synthesis.

It’s a beautiful blend that works to reduce puffiness and dark circles in an instant but works for long-term use too.

8. You have dry lips

Ella and Jo Love Your Lips Luxury Lip
Ella and Jo Love Your Lips Luxury Lip

Ella and Jo Love Your Lips Luxury Lip Treatment includes squalene, vitamin E, avocado, and jojoba oil to give beautiful, dewy lips. The pink tint gives a photo ready sheen and hydrates while looking effortless.

9. And the final touch

Skingredients Spritz O’Clock
Skingredients Spritz O’Clock

Use Skingredients Spritz O’Clock to ensure skin is prepped for makeup to glide on effortlessly, and use to revitalise makeup when out and about.

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