We'd all love to look fresh-faced from dawn 'til dusk, but juggling kids/homes/work/social lives can take its toll. So here are 5 handy tips to keep you looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
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Moisturising
The key to radiant skin? Moisturising! Particularly during harsh winter months and scorching summers, both of which can leave skin as dry as a bone. So, each morning apply a suitable moisturiser to clean skin - anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle, brightening, mattifying, anti-blemish... It'll stop your skin from feeling tight and give you a radiant complexion.
Whether you're planning a quick al fresco lunch or heading out for a breath of fresh air, don't think about leaving the house/office without applying a sunscreen. Apart from returning to your desk looking like a Belisha beacon, you're setting your skin up for sun-induced wrinkles. A simple trick? Apply a BB cream that contains an SPF in the morning. It'll protect your skin and leave you with a smooth, glowing, even-toned complexion. If you go out on a whim, you can apply a sunscreen over your moisturiser. Once back indoors, kill any resulting shine with a smattering of powder.
Don't haphazardly slap on your make up. Start by tapping your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) with a mattifying wipe that'll soak up any excess sebum. This one's a lifesaver, as we sweat all day. Follow by applying a loose powder, paying attention to any shiny zones. Finish off with a touch of blusher to your cheekbones, working from your temples towards your nose and banish any signs of tiredness by applying a concealer to your eye contours. The result? A uniform, fresh as a daisy complexion!
There's no need to remove stale make up! A quick retouch will do the trick. Start by wiping off any lipstick or gloss and apply a lip balm. Use a cotton bud to remove any bleeding mascara/eyeliner and eye shadow that's sunk into wrinkles. Re-apply a bit of eye shadow and mascara to wake up your eyes, followed by a light coat of mascara to avoid a spidery look.
It's getting near the end of the day and your eyes are showing every exhausting minute. Which is where refreshing concealers and illuminating pens come in handy: packed with light-reflecting ingredients, caffeine and vitamins, they zap dark circles and smooth away crow's feet in a flash.