1. Be Consistent
I’ve
heard this advice for as long as I
can remember, but for some reason I have little patience for staying
consistent in my skin care routine. I try something, and if it doesn’t
work after a few weeks, I move on. But apparently, you’re supposed to
stick to a routine for a few months before you can really get an idea of
its effects. This time, I’m not only going to stay consistent in my
routine, but in my skin care brands as well. I’ve heard amazing things
about Mario Badescu Skin Care
from beauty bloggers and experts alike. Their products sound like the
perfect solution to my dry, sensitive skin — plus, they’re super
affordable! I was happy to find the Mario Badscu line at Ulta Beauty, so
I snagged a few cult favorites: the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Cucumber
Cleansing Lotion, and The Moisture Magnet SPF 15.
2. Use a Toner
I always thought toner’s were too harsh
for my skin, but it turns out all skin types are supposed to use a
toner. You just need to find the right one for you. It turns out Mario
Badescu’s Cucumber Cleansing Lotion is
a gentle toner, perfect for dry or sensitive skin. If you think about,
it totally makes sense that washing your face doesn’t get 100% of the
dirt and makeup off. So applying a (gentle) toner is a great way to
thoroughly cleanse the skin.
3. Moisturize with SPF
Although
I’m very consistent with my
moisturizer, I don’t always choose one with SPF. It’s super important to
protect your skin from the sun every single day, and using a
moisturizer with it already built in is a great solution. I’ve been
trying out Mario Badescu’s The Moisture Magnet with SPF 15. I love the
texture of the product and how it quickly absorbs into my skin.
4. Use the Right Foundation Brush
The
right foundation brush can make all
the difference. Some can leave the product looking streaky while others
absorb too much of the foundation, leaving little on your skin. Once you
find the right foundation, make sure you ask the makeup experts at Ulta
to match you up with the right brush. I’ve been a long time fan of
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, but recently
realized I’d been using the wrong brush. I found that the brush that
comes with the product is a bit streaky and doesn’t create the flawless
complexion I’m looking for. I asked for help at Ulta and they
recommended IT Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Smoothing Foundation Brush.
It’s incredibly soft, perfect for buffering the product into your skin,
and doesn’t soak up too much of the product either.
5. Apply Finishing Powder
Finishing
powder is my little secret to flawless looking skin. Once you’ve
applied all of your face makeup, add a touch of Makeup Forever HD
Microfinish Powder.
It not only blends all your makeup together for a more natural look,
but also fills in your pores to create an airbrush look. It’s seriously a
miracle worker.
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