Do you feel like your face needs a pick-me-up? The good news is, there are countless ways to perk up your skin and give your face that natural glow it’s been missing for long.
From makeup tips and tricks to skincare do’s and don’ts, these are the easiest and most effective ways to a fresher face.
Follow these steps to regain that radiant glow:
1. Tame Your Brows
Keeping your eyebrows sleek and clean can give you an instant eye lift. Make sure there are no loose hairs flying below your brow line as these tend to create noticeable shadows. Fill in any white spots on your brows with a matching shadow to give them a more defined look. Rub a dollop of moisturizer (or hair gel) over your brows to keep them in place throughout the day.
2. Make the Most of Mascara
Keeping your makeup light and fresh is the easiest way to a glorious glow. However, one piece of makeup you don’t want to throw away is mascara. A light coat of mascara on the top lashes will wake up your eyes and make them look bright and beautiful. Curl your lashes before you put your mascara on for an even brighter glow. One coat of mascara is enough. Too much will make your lashes look caked on and overdone.
3. Brighten Your Eyes with Shimmery Shadow
Choosing a light, shimmery shadow for your eyes will perk them up and make you look more awake. To really make them pop, add a dab of white shimmer to the inner corners of both eyes towards the nose, stopping just before the bridge of your nose. This 30-second addition to your makeup routine will work wonders on your overall glow.
4. Blush Your Way Back to Beautiful
Sweeping on a layer of light pink or peach blush will give your cheeks a boost of color and make you look fresher instantly. The key is not putting on too much. One light layer of a pale pink or peach or auburn will do the trick. Brush the blush from the apples of your cheeks all the way back along your cheekbone to the side of your face for a more natural look.
5. Illuminate Your Cheekbones
Adding a dash of shimmer to your cheekbones will light up your entire face. Get this amazing glow by adding a light layer of moisturizer over your blush. Immediately after you apply the moisturizer to the highest part of your cheekbone, sweep on a very light layer of shimmery white (or light pink) shadow or illuminator.
6. Go Light on the Foundation
A natural look is important when it comes to achieving a fresh face. The more makeup you cake on, the drier and pastier your skin will look. The best way to get a natural glow while still providing your face with the makeup coverage it needs is by mixing your foundation with a dab of moisturizer. A light coat of liquid foundation is all you need (in addition to a light sweep of blush). Don’t add powder overtop of your foundation as powder is known to sink into the fine lines on your face and make them much more noticeable.
7. Lighten Your Lips
Lighten up your lips and give them a healthy new look by adding a layer of light pink (or nude) lip gloss. Don’t use lipstick as it tends to make lips look dried out and pasty. For a fresh faced look, you want a lip gloss with tons of moisturizer and a very subtle hint of color.
8. Rock a Sleek Ponytail
A great way to look fresh faced and beautiful is by pulling your hair back tight. Rocking a sleek ponytail will make pull back your skin and make your facial features pop. Tying your hair back into a sexy ponytail while following the other steps on this list will ensure you look your very best from the moment you wake up until the moment you go to bed.
9. Make Your Whites Whiter
If the white part of your eyes isn’t white it can make you look tired and dull. There are several ways to make your whites whiter. Changing your eating habits to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables and reducing the amount of alcohol you drink can go a long way in brightening your eyes. For temporary relief you can use Visine (or any other store brand) eyedrops but prolonged use of drops for cosmetic purposes should be avoided.
10. Exfoliate!!!!!!!
Exfoliating your skin is probably the most effective way to go from drab to fab in a matter of minutes. Remove excessive skin from your face by using a gentle exfoliator every day. When purchasing an exfoliator, look for products that are specifically designed for your face. Using your body exfoliator on your face will be too rough and will risk damaging your skin. A gentle, facial exfoliator will do the trick.
...........and Always, Wear a smile!!!!
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