We successfully danced, drank and ate our way in to January, but now it’s time to wave goodbye to the excesses of the festive season.

Thanks to too much make-up, and even more mince pies, we’ve been left with skin that’s yearning for a little TLC.

Lacklustre complexions and saggy-looking skin are most definitely not on the agenda for 2017, but what’s a girl to do?

Out with the old and in with the new, that’s what we say.

The New Year is the perfect time to establish an improved skincare regime that’s all about bright, glowing skin, rejuvenating masks and products packed with antioxidants.

The first thing to do is work out what’s actually going on with your skin as this will determine the type of products you need to use.

If your complexion is dehydrated and flaky from indoor heating and outdoor chills, it’s best to avoid products that will dry it out even more; stay away from anything mattifying or moisture free.

New Year Skin Detox Show all 8 1 /8 New Year Skin Detox New Year Skin Detox Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm £46 cultbeauty.co.uk New Year Skin Detox Foreo Luna Mini 2 £119 foreo.com New Year Skin Detox Pixi Glow Mud Mask £18 cultbeauty.co.uk New Year Skin Detox Murad Hyrdro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture £55 murad.co.uk New Year Skin Detox Kiehls Crème de Corps £16 houseoffraser.co.uk New Year Skin Detox Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask £63 net-a-porter.com New Year Skin Detox Susanne Kaufmann Cleansing Milk £29 cultbeauty.co.uk New Year Skin Detox Molton Brown Alba White Truffle Hand Treatment £14 moltonbrown.com

On the other hand, if your skin is feeling oily you should side-step intensive moisturisers and opt for something a little lighter instead.

Either way, a fool proof way to bring your skin back to life is by removing dead skin cells so it’s worth investing in an exfoliator to keep dullness at bay. Whatever texture you decide to go for – gritty, creamy or a textured cloth – make sure to use it gently or you’ll run the risk of leaving your skin arid.

If it’s within your means, a sonic skin-care tool will give your skin the boost it needs. We love the Foreo Luna Mini 2 which accelerates your cells’ metabolism to leave your skin clean, clear and luminous.

Switching out a foamy cleanser for something creamier will refresh your skin without sacrificing your skin’s protective barrier. Opt for something like Sunday Riley’s Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm; it’s packed with a rich cocktail of conditioning plant oils and essences that will leave your skin feeling clean and calm.

So too, face masks are key to any January skin detox as most are designed to combat congestions and blemishes for an instantly brighter skin tone. Pixi’s Glow Mud Mask is a great all-rounder; it soothes, hydrates, decongests and leaves you with a plump, glowing complexion.