Get glowing skin for a flawless makeup look
Smooth, clear, glowing skin provides the perfect canvas for your makeup. A regular skin care routine is essential for healthy skin. With so many skin care products to choose from, it can be hard to know what delivers good results and value for money. Here's your insider guide to skin care that works.
The Basics - Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise, Sunblock
Cleanse
Use your cleanser every day, twice a day. It clears oil, sweat, makeup and environmental pollutants from your skin. For oily or combination skin, foaming cleanser is a good choice. Charcoal or tea tree oil are beneficial ingredients to help keep oil production in check. If your skin is prone to breakouts, keep that in mind. A creamy cleanser is gentler and a better choice for normal to dry skin.
Tone
It's not essential to use toner, but it does help balance the PH levels of your skin.. It feels great too! Apply it to a cotton pad and wipe over your face or spritz generously to make your skin feel fresh and alive. The other nice thing about toner is that it helps your moisturiser absorb better.
Moisturise
Even if your skin is oily, you need to use moisturiser. If you don't, your skin may go into oil production overdrive - the last thing you need! Keep it off your T-zone if you prefer. Pick a moisturiser that suits the needs of your skin. Look for active ingredients with skin benefits like hyaluronic acid for hydration, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for age spots and antioxidants to guard against pollution and reduce visible signs of aging.
Even if your skin is oily, you need to use moisturiser. If you don't, your skin may go into oil production overdrive - the last thing you need! Keep it off your T-zone if you prefer. Pick a moisturiser that suits the needs of your skin. Look for active ingredients with skin benefits like hyaluronic acid for hydration, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for age spots and antioxidants to guard against pollution and reduce visible signs of aging.
Sunblock
Don’t leave the house during daylight hours without applying sunblock! It protects you from damaging UV rays that age your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. Pick an oil-free facial sunblock to avoid clogging your pores. SPF30 or more is best.
Don’t leave the house during daylight hours without applying sunblock! It protects you from damaging UV rays that age your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. Pick an oil-free facial sunblock to avoid clogging your pores. SPF30 or more is best.
Facial hair removal
A fuzz-free face provides a better canvas for your makeup. There are all kinds of options for facial hair removal, but if you'd like great results with less discomfort, try Finishing Touch Flawless for instant, precise hair removal at home. Your skin will be silky smooth with no irritation.
A fuzz-free face provides a better canvas for your makeup. There are all kinds of options for facial hair removal, but if you'd like great results with less discomfort, try Finishing Touch Flawless for instant, precise hair removal at home. Your skin will be silky smooth with no irritation.
Face Mask
Use a face mask once a week and exfoliate once or twice a week, depending on how oily your skin is. If you are acne prone, clay masks or other sebum absorbing and clarifying masks might be a good choice for you. Normal to dry skin could benefit from a moisture boost or firming treatment on the regular.
