Want to get gorgeous and have no time on your hands? Glam up for the busiest, glitziest season with clever make-up tricks that will flatter your looks, give you a flawless finish and attract all the attention you want. MAG gives you the update.
It is again that time of the year when you are caught in a hectic shaadi season and you want to look your best. However, with a hectic work schedule, most of us often have only a few minutes to polish our looks before we head for a party. Here are the make-up essentials to get a glowing face in a little over 10 minutes.
Skincare regimen (two minutes) The basics: CTM
Cleansing: Its crucial to cleanse the face thoroughly before applying make-up. First you need to find out your skin type: whether it is oily, dry, normal/combination, sensitive or sun-damaged.
Use a mild face-wash, as per your skin type, to remove any impurities from your skin. Avoid soap bars as they tend to dry out the skin. Soap bars should be used from neck down. Don’t clean the face too often. You may cleanse with a cleansing cream and then wipe it off with a tissue.
Toning: Next use the toner. Toning helps in removing all remaining traces of oil, make-up and dirt and making dull and tired skin feel fresh and vibrant. You will really love the feel of the toner on your skin.
Moisturizing: Always follow this routine with a moisturizer. No matter what your skin type, But again, use one that suits your skin type. If you have damaged or acne-prone skin, consult an expert before using a moisturizer.
11 Steps to a Natural Glow
Make-up artists stress that though make-up can enhance a person’s look, one should also concentrate on a well-balanced diet, internal cleansing, a healthy lifestyle and adequate rest for a radiant skin.
1 Follow a healthy diet. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially leafy ones.
2Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water. The more you drink, the more hydrated your skin will be.
3Exercise regularly- be it weight training, jogging, aerobics, yoga or simple walking.
4Follow a proper skin-care routine in consultation with your skin expert and use quality products.
5Go for regular facials, especially after touching 30. They can clean the face, remove the uppermost dead layers of the skin, moisturize your face effectively and relax facial muscles. Go for a professional facial at least once a month.
6Have your beauty sleep. At least eight hours of rest every night is essential to rejuvenate the skin.
7Perform a full-body exfoliation at least once every season. Though you may use home-made scrubs for the body, apply commercial products on your face, as it has more delicate skin.
8Avoid excessive exposure to sun. Always use shades for your eyes and a sunscreen lotion.
9Stress and tension accelerate the formation of lines around your eyes and can even produce abnormal skin conditions. So check your stress levels, listen to music, pursue a hobby or take breaks from your hectic life to enjoy time with friends and family.
10Remove make-up every night before going to bed.
11Detoxify to eliminate toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin by resting the organs through fasting, stimulating the liver to throw out toxins from the body; improving blood circulation and refueling the body with healthy nutrients.