My Sick day Essentials

So I am currently battling a rather horrible cold/throat infection, and whilst the best treatment is resting and relaxing, there are certain products that are essentials for me if resting is not an option and I need to look half decent. So, if you are  feeling a little under the weather at the moment, grab a cuppa and read on for my essentials to make me look and feel slightly normal...

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

My complexion always suffers whenever I am slightly ill, becoming dull and in need of some serious radiance. This foundation adds an instant glow to my skin, through the use of radiance pearls, which makes my complexion look more alive and reawakened. A must have product that actually manages to disguise the fact that you are not feeling your best.

Seventeen Phwoarr Paint Concealer  
I find it quite difficult to sleep whenever I have a cold, which means that I end up with some rather unsightly under eye circles. This concealer comes in quite handy to cover these dark circles, as it has a slightly orange undertone that counteracts the blue toned circles.  It also helps to brighten the under eye area, making me look less tired and more refreshed and well rested.

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara

I tend to keep makeup to a minimum when I am ill, yet mascara is a necessity in order to look more awake and put together, when all you want to do is stay in bed all day. I have really enjoyed using this mascara recently as it really volumises your lashes without clumping, as well as giving a wide eyed look.

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip balm
My lips always seem to suffer whenever I have a cold, becoming dry and chapped. Therefore, a moisturising lip balm is an essential, and this one from Burt's Bees has been my favourite for ages now. The slightly peppermint tingle provides a soothing feel to the lips, which is just what my lips need when I am under the weather. I seriously couldn't be without this stuff!

Miscellaneous
As well as the beauty products to make me look better, there are certain essentials to make me feel better as well. The obvious Kleenex and Strepsils are a necessity, soothing my sore throat and clearing my blocked nose. A hot beverage of your choice is also very comforting, whilst Disney films for me are the best part of being ill and having to rest, as they make me feel all relaxed.

So there are my sick day essentials, I hope if you are not feeling very well you recover soon. Have you used any of these? What are your sick day essentials?

Megan x