While the thought of personal trainers, dieting, Vejanuary and dry January can seem a little daunting or drastic, there are some small and simple changes everyone can make to their new year beauty routine that are super easy to stick to - and which have guaranteed results. Sometimes, a little more insight can go a long way towards making positive change.
Here are five beauty resolutions to inspire your refreshed beauty routine.
It’s that part of our daily beauty regime that is so well preached yet so poorly practiced. We all know it’s a necessity, but it’s often the last thing we think of in our beauty routine. Wearing SPF doesn’t mean greasy sun cream on your skin. Banish those thoughts immediately. There are a slew of new improved formulas on hand that will feel almost invisible – like an SPF that acts like a primer or a lightweight moisturiser.
Chantecaille offer an Ultra Sun Protection SPF45 Primer which shields from UVA and UVB and can be worn alone, over moisturiser or under foundation.
We also love Shisedo Urban Environment Protection Cream also Plus SP50, it’s incredibly lightweight and absorbs almost instantly.
We’re all guilty of neglect where brushes are concerned, but the oil and bacteria that can build on make-up brushes can encourage breakouts and cause irritation. Make a promise to yourself and your skin to clean them often. These brushes serve as the backbone of your beauty routine, and cleaning them should become a part of it. Brushes used on creamy products like foundations and concealers should be cleaned weekly, and those used on powders and dry products can get away with a bit longer - up to a month. But anything used on the eyes, should be cleaned – even if lightly - in-between uses.
Micellar water has the ability to remove make-up, cleanse and tone with a few light swipes. It’s a combination of purified water and hydrating ingredients such as glycerin, and a low concentration of mild surfactants. Double cleansing will also give your skin a boost. Start by cleansing with an oil, balm or Micellar water, then follow up with a deeper water-based cleanse. This gets deeper into the pores to remove impurities.
