With the cold and dry conditions of winter can take it toll on our skin leaving it with a dry, flaky and dull appearance, but the celebrities out there like Rihanna, Beyonce, Jessica Alba, and Alicia Keys seems like they never skip a beat on beautiful healthy and glowing skin.
Now every fashionista out there can achieve the same look without having to go to the best of the best spa and spending the big buck$$. Well, for once thing I know that it is very important to have a healthy canvas to work with in order to acheive this look which means:
- Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy. H20 is keeps our skin looking hydrated and clear.
- A good skincare routine will keep the surface clear and smooth
- Some awesome make-up to enhance the skin with the use of illuminizers, bronzers, and sexy lipgloss to keep the lip glowing and hydrated too.
A facial exfoliators are a great way to gently polish away dry skin. One of my favorite exfoliators is Boscia Smoothing Facial Polish. This product left my skin feeling smooth and luminous after use due to the Jujube Fruit that promotes circulation and accelerates skin cell regeneration for a younger looking appearance. Also the Althaea Root and Jojoba Leaf, a powerful antioxidant, hydrate skin and help protect against free radical damage. As a result leaving the skin looking healthy and radiant.
Hydrate during the day with moisturizers that contain natural brightening ingredients such as soy and vitamin C to help combat dryness and free radical damage. Murad Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Moisture SPF 15 is one great product I sampled and love the way my skin felt during the day either under mineral make-up or liquid.
Then remember to give your skin a dose of moisture overnight. Research has proven that this is the best time to treat the skin when it is renewing itself at night. Find a cream that is nourishing with natural oils and hyaluronic acid which will insure smooth and silky skin. Bliss The Youth As We Know It, An Extraordinary Anti-Aging Moisture Cream is known for being a one-stop shop for wrinkle renovation, exfoliation, oxygenation, binding hydration, surface line relaxation, cellular respiration, and collagen and elastin regeneration. Yes, I have tried this one too. I work in the cosmetic industry so I get to try almost everything!! My skin truly glowed with using this consistently.
Now That you have taken care of the basics for glowing skin you can add what I call the “frosting to the cake”, your beauty enhancers like, luminizers, bronzers, gloss and eye shadows. To get the look of the celebs above you could try these goodies below:
At the top is a great product called Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer, SPF 15
for $28. This product will get your skin glowing fast!!! To add some color to the cheeks try bronzers like my favorites from lorac called LORAC Cheek Duo Blush/Bronzer, Hot & Spicy
for $ 28.50. I like this one because it gives you a check color and bronzer in one adding a touch of color to the cheeks. Another fav of mine is tarte cheek stain cheek color, Bronze Goddess
for 28.00. This is a smooth and creamy bronzer leaving you with a awesome glow!! Tip: this product works best with a liquid or cream foundation. Otherwise if that’s too much and you just love your powder or mineral make-up use tarte mineral powder Bronzer, Hotel Heiress
for $28.
After you are beaming on the face you have got to bling up the lip with lip gloss. Try these favs such as NARS Lip Gloss, Orgasm
, Harlow, and Sweet Dreams lip gloss for $24. You lips will look FAB!! The don’t forget about the eyes, but keep it minimal and natural. I found and need to try out Lorac’s Eye shadow the new LORAC Eye Shadow Powder Highlighter & Cream Shadow, Champagne & Caviar
for $24.
When following these steps you will surely glow like the stars do and turn some heads at the same time this spring/summer2008. Go ladies and become glow ladies!!
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tags: beauty, skincare, make-up, glowing skin, celebrity looks
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