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11 Wine and Face Mask Pairings for Every Kind of Crappy Day

When the going gets rough, grab a glass and one of these masks
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When You Realize Your Pilfered Netflix Account Expired...
How will you finish watching "Jessica Jones" now?

The mask: Lindsay Rubber Modeling Mask in Lavender, $6
Mixing up this Korean import (simply add water to the powder and stir with the enclosed spatula), and then slowly peeling it off, as if to reveal a whole new face (dun dun dun!) is probably as entertaining -- and definitely as satisfying -- as any show you could have streamed. Think of it as a sheet mask on steroids. Because this thick mask perfectly conforms to your face, it allows your skin to absorb the good-for-you ingredients that work to give you a healthy, glowing visage -- without letting them evaporate. Antioxidant-packed lavender protects your skin from pollutants, while its aroma helps you relax. Just because you can't Netflix, doesn't mean you can't chill.

Pair it with: Zinfandel
Even without tuning in, you know a hearty medium-bodied red is exactly the type of thing your favorite TV heroines would be swirling in their oversized wine goblets.

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When You Find Your First Gray Hair...
You've been having trouble understanding the slang used by the fresh-out-of-college kids in your office, but you didn't think you were that old (gulp).

The mask: Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask, $72
Stressed-out skin of all ages needs an intense moisture treatment every now and then, and this creamy, nourishing formula will do the trick. In addition to giving thirsty skin the gulps of hydration it needs, it also contains properties to soothe inflammation, fight redness and restore balance.

Pair it with: Cabernet Sauvignon
...as old of a vintage you can find, to remind yourself that some things get better with age.

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When Your Ex Changes His Relationship Status to 'Married'...
You've crawled deep down the rabbit hole that is the love of your life's wedding photo album. Adele's "Someone Like You" plays on repeat in the background, harmonizing perfectly with your sobs. Looks like his allergy to commitment was just temporary (sniff).

The mask: Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask, $140
When the going gets tough, you just need something sweet. Like an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's. Or this delectable mask. Made with real honey, the product's natural sugars lock in moisture. And unlike that sleeve of cookie dough you'd normally consume when in distress, this treat will make your skin look better. It packs the antioxidant Echinacea, which helps skin fend off environmental damage, as well as nourishing oils and hydrating shea butter -- resulting in skin that feels supple for hours (hopefully outlasting your relationship blues). Think of it as a calorie-free version of eating your feelings.

Pair it with: Dessert Wine
If you're going to indulge, indulge. All this sweetness will balance out the saltiness of your tears.

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When You Embarrass Yourself at Happy Hour...
After one too many dirty martinis with your coworkers, you boot all over your manager's shoes.

The mask: Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, $39
Touted as "rehab for your skin" (cue the Amy Winehouse), this stuff will give the impurities and toxins lurking in your pores the heave-ho, while dosing dull skin with some serious luminosity. This way at least you'll be able to enter that awkward Monday-morning convo with a fresh face.

Pair it with: Sparkling grape juice or any other non-alcoholic beverage of choice
...Because maybe the universe is telling you it's time for a break.

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BY MARY SQUILLACE | DEC 21, 2015 | SHARES
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