A radiant, luminous complexion is the foundation of any successful beauty look so it's time to go back to the basics...
Simple steps to airbrushed skin:
Drink at least two liters of water a day
Let's face it- water can be, well... boring. Try flavoring your daily dose with your favorite herbal tea or switching from sparkling to still throughout the day to keep your palette interested.
If you're game...
Hint Water: This line of refreshing flavored water is sans sugar or sweeteners and comes in creative flavors like Pomegranate Tangerine and Pear.
Voda Voda: This brilliant little package comes straight from Serbia and will provide your fix of H20 with flare.
Cleanse, tone, & moisturize daily
It sounds silly to mention to cleanse, tone and moisturize every day but many women skip all or some of these important steps which can lead to clogged pores and dull skin, especially if you wear makeup daily.
To cleanse I recommend...
Normal/Combo: Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser
Dry Skin: Amore Pacific Treatment Cleansing Oil
Oily Skin: Bliss Steep Clean Cleansing Milk
To tone...
Normal/Combo: L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise HydraFresh Toner
Dry Skin: Kiehl's Since 1851 Cucumber Herbal Toner
Oily Skin: NARS Skin Care Balancing Toning Lotion
To moisturize...
Normal/Combo: YSL Beaute Hydra Feel Lotion SPF 15
Dry Skin: Tammy Fender Intensive Repair Balm
Oily Skin: Patricia Wexler MD Oil Free Hydrator SPF 30
Get a daily dose of C
A topical collagen booster is a must for youthful, glowing skin that never seems to age (You'll see!).
Worth trying...
Ages 20 to 35: Ole Henriksen Truth Serum
35 to 50: Philosophy Hope and a Prayer Topical Vitamin C Powder
50+: La Prairie Skin Caviar Intensive Ampoule Treatment
Exfoliate weekly
Though a vital step in a radiant complexion, over exfoliation can cause irritation so try to exfoliate once a week or bi-weekly if you have sensitive skin.
I adore...
Normal/Combination Skin: YSL Instant Pur
Dry Skin: Fresh Sugar Face Polish with Strawberries
Oily Skin: Korner Skincare Act Easy Exfoliator
Apply a facial mask bi-weekly
A great mask will both refresh your skin and revive your spirit. For gel based masks, try refrigerating them for a cooling sensation and for mud/clay based masks try removing them with a warm, damp cloth (tip: microwave a damp facial towel to add steam) for a relaxing, spa like experience.
Tried & true...
Normal/Combo Skin: REN Multi- Mineral Detox Facial Mask
Dry Skin: Prada Beauty Hydrating Mask for Dry Skin
Oily Skin: La Prairie Cellular Deep Cleansing Mask
Splurge on a facial treatment monthly
Spoil yourself once a month with a professional treatment that best suits your personal needs, be it microdermabrasion or a facial performed with only organic products.
Need to fake the glow in a pinch?
Mix one part pearlized illuminator with two parts tinted moisturizer for a radiant complexion.
My favorites..
Illuminator: Pout After Glow or Love Glow
Tinted Moisturizer: Clinique Almost Makeup SPF 15
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