We wanted to share some our favourite tips and tricks that you can apply to your beauty routine to either get better results from your products, save time, improve your skincare routine, learn more ways to use your products or just want to try things a bit differently and spice things up.
Here are some of our favourites –
- We all know that a toner hydrates and re-balances the skin however, by applying a toner to your face then a moisturiser directly after will help the moisturiser absorb into your skin quicker for maximum hydration. Don’t forget a toner can also be spritzed throughout the day for a refresh/ hydration hit. We love the Dermalogica Multi Active Toner.
- Oil is good for Oil. Always thought oil on an oily skin would make things worse? Think again. Finding the right oil for your skin can actually have many benefits. An oil will rebalance the skin including sebum levels and replenish lost moisture therefore, your skin will no longer need to produce oil to combat this. We love the Decleor Aromessence Ylang Cananga Anti Blemish Serum
- SPF not only shields from UV rays and sun damage. It also protects from environmental factors such as pollution, stops scars and stretch marks from becoming darker and will reduct premature ageing. Do we need another excuse to start wearing it? Don’t forget, to apply it to your hands to, these are exposed just as much as your face. We love Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Hand Cream SPF 25 and Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30
- Want a deeper and more effective exfoliation to increase skin renewal and allow your products to work more effectively? Yes, so do we. The tip is to exfoliate for longer – take more time and work it into your skin rather than harder. Being too aggressive will only aggravate your skin and will end up doing more damage than good. We love Decleor 1000 Grain Body Exfoliator.
- Push your skincare into your skin rather than rub. It will allow the skincare to be more effective, stay in the targeted areas that you intend it to go and you won’t be dragging on your skin. Dragging the skin can cause premature ageing too. We love the Beauty Blender Pure White Single which is designed to be used with moisturisers, eye treatment serums and lotions, makeup primers to be a truly hygienic, gentle way to ensure optimal use of the most advanced skin care products.
Make the most out of your products –
- Elemis Pro Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks, formulated to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles however, For an additional anti-ageing boost, first apply a few drops of Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment around the eye contour bone and then layer Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal on top. Finally, apply the masks and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Alterna Caviar Infinite Color Hold Vibrancy Serum, a powerful serum that provides colour rejuvenation, UV protection and shine.Tip, Use as a leave-in treatment to replenish moisture and boost radiance, or mix with any Alterna conditioner to transform it into a color recharging masque.
- Moroccan Oil Light. It’s not just the leave in hair treatment all that we all think, it can be used many other ways. Mix a few drops of Moroccanoil Treatment Light with any Moroccanoil Mask for extra smooth and hydrated hair. It can also be used as a styling product to tame fly aways and getting sleek styles. It adds shine, conditions, conditions split ends, detangles and speeds up drying time!
- Mix your 2 favourite Dermalogica items for even better results. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant And the Dermalogica PreCleanse. These are 2 of Dermalogica’s best selling products and if you love them to you will probably already have these in your bathroom cabinet. Mix these 2 together and a dash of water to get an ultra-hydrating exfoliation which is guaranteed to leave the skin extra clean and glowing. Don’t forget to take it over your lips too. They need as much love as your face.
- Love your Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo? A rich lather thoroughly cleanses any hair type and helps balance moisture and add volume, who wouldn’t love it? Did you know it also doubles up as a luxurious body wash.
- We have all heard of the Dermalogica double cleanse to make sure our skin is extra skin however, the precleanse balm which cuts through build up in just one application, setting the stage for your healthiest skin ever also acts a makeup remover as well as just an awesome cleanse for the skin? It also removes waterproof eye makeup!
Some quickies
- Drink water! We all know the amazing effects it has on our body inside and out.
- Change your towels and pillowcases often so minimise the chances of spreading germs causing breakouts. This also applies to cleaning your makeup brushes!
- Sleep more! Sleep has amazing benefits on the skin. We can now combine a good night’s sleep and skin care too. Meet Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon
- Finish your shower with cold water. This will help to close any open pores and seal the hair cuticle.
- Use hair spray and an old toothbrush to tame fly away hairs and eye brows!
