Is your beauty kit overflowing, even though you only use half of its contents? It may be time to clean it out! All you need are seven good essentials to create beautiful, hassle-free looks.
SERUM
As the first step in a skincare routine, serum is applied before moisturizer because it penetrates deeper. It also boosts the benefits of moisturizer, making it twice as effective. Due to its high concentration of active ingredients, a few drops are enough to cover the face and neck. Keep in mind, however, that serum is not a replacement for moisturizer and should not be used alone.
MOISTURIZER
Choose your moisturizer based on your skin’s needs: A thick cream for dry and sensitive skin, a lightweight one for normal skin, a milky lotion for combination and oily skin and an anti-aging formula for mature skin. Your day moisturizer should always have an SPF of 15 or 30 to protect your skin against UV rays.
FOUNDATION
Whether it’s for evening out skin tone or hiding imperfections, foundation is a great multi-purpose product when used correctly. Using a makeup sponge or brush, apply a few drops on the forehead, chin and cheeks to even out the complexion, then on the under-eye circles and inner corners of the eyes to add brightness and finally the sides of the nose to reduce redness.
MASCARA
Nothing transforms a look like mascara. Opt for a brown mascara if you want a more natural look, or black for a more dramatic and intense result. Apply two coats of mascara on each eye to add even more volume and thickness to your lashes.
A lip gloss
Makeup would not be complete without a touch of gloss on the mouth. We love lip gloss for its effect, which can be both natural and intense. From translucent gloss to tinted gloss, do not hesitate to vary the formulas and colors to find the lip gloss that suits you best!
A MASK
A mask can be applied once or twice a week to work on the deeper layers of the skin. It can hydrate, soothe and even cleanse your skin. To remove any excess sebum and impurities that accumulate on the skin each day, clay masks are second to none. It is one of the most effective minerals for brightening skin tone and leaving skin radiantly clean.
MAKEUP REMOVER
You’ve probably heard a thousand times that you should never go to bed with makeup on. Makeup remover is crucial for allowing your skin to breathe during the night and keeping it healthy. Invest in an oil- or cream-based makeup remover for the face and a gentler formula designed especially for the eye area.