From: L’Oréal Paris
We bet one of the last things you feel like doing during the winter is applying a full face of makeup. After all, the dry winter air can cause dull, dry skin,
which really isn’t all that fun, is it? The reason why this happens:
During the colder months, many climates have lower levels of moisture
and humidity in the air. This—coupled with the fact that you’re probably
spending a whole lot of time in a stuffy room with central heating—can
lead to lower levels of moisture in your skin. But what if you have a
holiday party to attend that calls for a festive face of makeup? The
good news is that there are some easy beauty hacks—like picking a
hydrating facial cleanser to using a charcoal mask to brighten the look of your skin to adding glow drops to your moisturizer—you can try to create the appearance of glowing skin and make applying makeup easier.
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#1:
Exfoliate weekly to remove dead skin cells
First things first: Exfoliating on a
regular basis can help remove dead skin cells that build up on skin’s
surface (this pile-up in turn can lead to dull looking skin). Everyone’s
skin is different—some people can handle daily exfoliation, while
others can only handle doing so once or twice a week. Pay attention to
how your skin responds to see what works best for you. Once you know
that, pick up an exfoliating facial cleanser, like the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Exfoliate & Refine Cleanser,
which is formulated with three clays and red algae. Lather the facial
cleanser into wet hands and watch as it transforms from clay to mousse,
then gently massage it onto your skin in a circular motion (avoid your
eyes!). Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.
#2:
Use a charcoal mask to brighten
Over time, harsh environmental factors,
like pollution and debris, can damage skin, leaving your complexion
looking dull and tired. Enter our face mask, the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Detox & Brighten Face Mask.
This charcoal mask is formulated to draw out the buildup of impurities,
dirt, and pollution and reduce the appearance of dull skin.
Immediately, skin looks brighter and glowing and feels smoother. To use
this face mask, apply an even layer to clean, dry skin, leave the
charcoal mask on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it off thoroughly with
lukewarm water. Use three times a week for best results.
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#3:
Buff dry Lips with a Lip Scrub
You know that exfoliation sloughs off
dulling dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, but did you know
that you could exfoliate your lips? Yep, you can! Look for a face scrub
that can also be used on your lips, like the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Nourish & Soften Scrub, which is formulated with three types of sugar, coconut oil,
cocoa butter, and finely crushed cocoa. The face scrub melts into skin
for gentle yet effective exfoliation. Smooth a small amount of the face
scrub onto dry lips with dry fingers, then use wet fingers to gently
massage it over your lips. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, and use
three times a week. Once you’re done, it’s time to move onto lipstick! The L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints/Lips Metallic is available in foil-like shades that are seasonally appropriate, while the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick comes in a variety of high-shine shades.
#4:
Choose the best moisturizer for your skin type
You know that using a moisturizer
should be part of your daily skin care routine for dry skin (in fact,
you should be applying moisturizer morning and night!). But come
wintertime, you may find that you need to switch out your moisturizer
for one that provides more hydration. The L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care for Normal to Dry Skin and L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care for Extra Dry Skin are both formulated with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera water to help provide long-lasting hydration.
#5:
Mix glow drops into your moisturizer
Speaking of moisturizer, you can upgrade yours by mixing in a few highlighter drops, like the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glow Amour Glow Boosting Drops, before you apply it. These drops, available in two shades, can also be added to makeup or worn alone.
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#6:
Create A FAUX GLOW with self-tanner
Why is it that you always look more
glow-y during the summer? Well, the good news is that you can totally
fake it when it’s snowing out with self-tanner. We’ve got plenty of self-tanner options to choose from, including the L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze™ Self-Tanning Serum, L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze™ ProPerfect Salon Airbrush Mist, and L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze™ Self-Tanning Towelettes for Body.
Before applying self-tanner, make sure to exfoliate and moisturize.
Once you’re done, wait until self-tanner is dry before getting dressed
or applying makeup.
#7:
Dot on an illuminating lotion
Makeup products with skin care benefits are really on trend these day. Enter our highlighting lotion, the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer,
which instantly hydrates and illuminizes for an allover, fresh glow.
Apply alone or under makeup. You can use the lighter shade to highlight
and the darker shade to contour.
#8:
Apply A radiant-finish PRIMER
If you’ve never used a primer
before, you’re missing out, especially if you have dry skin. Primer can
help create an even canvas for the rest of your makeup application
(that means no more visible dry patches!), as well as allow your makeup
to wear evenly. If you have dry skin, look for an illuminating primer,
like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Lock Makeup Primer.
This primer smooths and refines the feel of your skin, while
illuminating and hydrating for a glowing finish. Dot the primer onto
your face and blend in an outward motion for an even, allover glow. For
targeted glow, tap extra primer onto the high points of your face.
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#9:
Pick a luminous-finish foundation
Now’s the time to choose a different foundation
for the winter season to get a complexion that looks glow-y, not dull
and dry. Pick a liquid foundation formula with luminous coverage, like
the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Foundation,
available in 12 shades. This foundation is formulated to be
long-lasting for an all-day glow that looks flawless. Simply squeeze
some onto a makeup blender, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, and stipple it onto your skin for a seamless finish.
#10:
Embrace the galaxy makeup trend
Glow, baby, glow! Rather than using a
powder highlighter over your foundation, which can sometimes end up
highlighting (see what we did there?) the look of dry skin, swipe on one
of the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Galaxy Sticks
instead. Available in three out-of-this-world shades (pink, blue, and
gold), this multi-use holographic highlighter can add luminosity and
light to your complexion to help make your skin appear more radiant than
ever.
#11:
MIST YOUR FACE with setting spray
Setting your makeup is a must—whether
you have dry skin or not. But when you do have dry skin, using a setting
powder can make dry patches look more noticeable. So, reach for a
setting spray, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray, instead.
Shake the bottle well, then, holding it 8-10 inches away from your
face, close your eyes and spray four to six times using an X and T
motion.
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#12:
REMOVE YOUR MAKEUP WITH MICELLAR WATER
It’s not only how you apply your makeup to dry skin that matters—it’s how you take it all off at the end of the day, too. Use a micellar water in place of traditional makeup remover.
Micellar water is made up of tiny micelles—oil molecules—that are
suspended in water. These molecules attract makeup, dirt, and oil up and
away from your skin—all without rinsing (meaning you don’t have to
treat your complexion harshly to get all that mascara off!). The L’Oréal Paris Micellar Cleansing Water Complete Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
hydrates and soothes. To use as a makeup remover, saturate a cotton
pad, then hold the pad over your eyes (they should be closed!) for a few
seconds before gently wiping to remove your mascara, eyeliner, or whatever else you’re wearing.
