If you want to find a face mask that’s perfect for your skin, this article is a must-read! Whether you love face masks as a part of your self-care ritual or wearing them while you do chores around the house, I think we can all agree they’re a fun way to give your skin some […]
What Face Mask Should I Use? syndicated from Skincare by Alana
May 28, 2019 at 02:24PM
I’ve found the sunscreen I’m gonna be wearing all summer.
It’s so lightweight, I don’t even notice I’m wearing it. It doesn’t pill when I layer foundation on top. And it doesn’t make me look like Caspar The Ghost.
The icing on cake? It doesn’t keep me safe from UV harm only. This baby fights pollution, too. Meet Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50:
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are my fave UV filters. These two white minerals are so gentle, even babies older than 6 months can use them. If you’ve been skipping sunscreen because they always irritate your skin, check them out.
They also give you better UV protection. Most chemical UV filters protect you from either UVA or UVB rays. That’s why you need to use 4 or 5 at the same time to reach broad spectrum protection.
Zinc oxide provides broad spectrum protection ON ITS OWN. So why not use it alone? It’s super thick and greasy. Making it share the workload with titanium dioxide is one way to keep the texture lightweight and easy to spread.
FYI, titanium dioxide can protect from all UVB and most UVA rays, making it the perfect partner for Zinc Oxide.
Still, these white minerals are thicker than chemical UV filters and can leave a white cast behind. I don’t know how Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 did it, but these problems are almost non-existant here (more on this soon).
Related: 3 Reasons Mineral Sunscreens Are Better For Sensitive Skin
I love sunscreens that go the extra mile. Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 contains Mela-C, an antioxidant complex that fights the free radicals pollution, UV rays and co form when they touch your skin. This complex is made up of:
Related: All The Different Types Of Vitamin C Used In Skincare: Which One Is Best?
Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 is loaded with natural oils, like safflower and olive oils. These oils are rich in fatty acids that strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, helping to keep it soft and moisturized for hours.
Plus, these oils have their fair share of antioxidants that help fight free radicals and keep your skin younger for longer.
Related: Olive Oil For Skincare: What It Does & How To Use It
I’ve tried a lot of mineral sunscreens in the past 8 years. I have pale skin so the white cast isn’t a big issue for me. The thicker, hard-to-spread texture bothers me more but I can live with that if it means I get better sun protection.
Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 has managed to overcome both issues. Its texture is thicker than most chemical sunscreens, but incredibly lightweight for a mineral one. It spreads easily on the skin, it doesn’t tag and works well under most foundations – without pilling.
Once it blends into your skin, you can hardly see the white cast at all. The only exception? Darker skintones. You need a mineral sunscreen that’s tinted. Anyone else, NO white cast! Yay!
I apply the recommended 1/4 of a teaspoon every morning (and reapply as needed, of course) and – I kid you not – I feel like I’m not wearing anything.
FYI, I skip moisturizer in the morning. In this weather, my skin isn’t so dry and the natural oils in this sunscreen are enough to keep it soft and moisturized for hours.
I’ve been using it for weeks and never had any issues with burning or anything. Granted, London ain’t no tropical island but I have no doubt that this sunscreen would keep you safe on holiday too – as long as you apply it properly.
Too often, sunscreens fail because you don’t apply enough. That’s why I’m so happy this sunscreen has such an elegant formula. You can pile it on and don’t feel the grease on your skin. I’m stocking up, ladies.
The only thing I don’t like? Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spots Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 has a couple of citrus extracts that gave it the faintest summery scent. They’re present in very low amount, so they’re unlikely to cause irritations. But if you’re one of the unlucky few who reacts badly to anything citrusy, you may want to pass on this.
Available at: $42.00/£44.00 at Cult Beauty, Dermstore, Net-A-Porter, Nordstrom and Sephora
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Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (4.9%) Zinc Oxide (4.42%) Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Melatonin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Glycolic Acid, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Oleanolic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
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The Lightweight Mineral Sunscreen That Protects You From More Than Just UV Rays syndicated from Beautiful With Brains
May 28, 2019 at 08:20AM
The annual Cannes Film Festival just wrapped—and after the craziness of the Met Gala, it’s a welcome change of pace!
You won’t find any spiky lashes, colourful eyebrows or beehive hairdos here. Instead, the crowd of models and movie stars served up fresh skin, elegant updos and an array of sophisticated eye and lip looks.
We’ve got a lot to cover, so I’m keeping my commentary short and sweet this time. Keep scrolling for all the hair and makeup you need to see!
Selena Gomez at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Gala Dinner.
Close-up of Selena Gomez at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Gala Dinner.
Selena, it’s been a while! She paired graphic cat eyes with a bold red lip and a sleek updo, and looks adorable. Note the natural brows and the soft texture of the lashes.
Amber Heard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
Close-up of Amber Heard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
Amber matched her lipstick and eyeshadow to her burgundy dress, and I love this colour on her. She also pulls off the slicked-back hair. I just don’t like the obvious faux freckles or heavy lashes.
Amber Heard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Les Misérables.’
Close-up of Amber Heard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Les Misérables.’
Here, Amber wears a tight, sculptural updo with peachy lips and cheeks and brown smoky eyes. There’s quite a bit of contouring, but it’s well diffused.
Shailene Woodley at the 2019 Charles Finch Filmmakers Dinner.
Close-up of Shailene Woodley at the 2019 Charles Finch Filmmakers Dinner.
I’m so glad Shailene ditched the bangs and brown-black hair! This shade, in a simple centre part, is so flattering on her, and I love the matte orange lipstick.
Shailene Woodley at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Close-up of Shailene Woodley at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
These smoky eyes are mesmerizing—and somehow, they don’t feel at all heavy. I just would have blended the contour and lip liner some more.
Elle Fanning at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Dead Don’t Die.’
Close-up of Elle Fanning at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Dead Don’t Die.’
Elle looks like an absolute doll in this side-parted big bun with classic red lipstick and black liner. Her skin is so flawless!
Elle Fanning at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Close-up of Elle Fanning at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Even though this was just before she fainted (!!), Elle is gorgeous in these kitten eyes and peachy lipstick. I’m not so crazy about the half-up hair, though.
Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Chopard Love Party.
Close-up of Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Chopard Love Party.
I love how Priyanka is always experimenting with different makeup looks, like this bright baby blue liner. With subdued rose lips and cheeks, it really pops! (I just want to get the clump out of that one eyelash!)
Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Close-up of Priyanka Chopra at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
For this look, she went a little vampier, wearing long waves with a rich berry lipstick and a graphic, open-space cat eye. Unfortunately, the foundation isn’t blended well in a few spots.
Margot Robbie at the 2019 Cannes photocall for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Margot Robbie at the 2019 Cannes photocall for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Margot skipped eye makeup (except for mascara) in favour of a rosy blush and a contoured lip, which has almost become her signature. But the limp hair and undone braids aren’t doing her any favours!
Léa Seydoux at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Close-up of Léa Seydoux at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Léa is always my favourite at Cannes, what with looks like this one. The curled-under bob, cool-toned red lipstick and orangey shadow (no liner!) are so chic.
Penélope Cruz at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
Close-up of Penélope Cruz at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
Penélope is all bronzy and glowy in this orangey lipstick, matching blush and copper shadow. The false lashes are a little chunky, but not bad.
Julianne Moore at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Dead Don’t Die.’
Close-up of Julianne Moore at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Dead Don’t Die.’
Julianne went with her usual soft plum tones for her smoky eyes, pairing them with a sheer pink blush and lip gloss.
Dua Lipa at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Dua Lipa at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
I love how fresh Dua’s skin looks—like she just had a facial! Her brows are incredible, but the lashes I find a bit too over-the-top.
Dakota Fanning at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Close-up of Dakota Fanning at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Usually, flowers in your hair can look very “bridal,” but Dakota makes them fashion. The silver eyeshadow and matte pink lips are perfectly ethereal.
Rita Ora at the 2019 Charles Finch Filmmakers Dinner.
Close-up of Rita Ora at the 2019 Charles Finch Filmmakers Dinner.
I’m loving Rita’s voluminous ponytail with face-framing pieces. Her skin looks amazing, too, but I wish the brows were more feathery.
Bryce Dallas Howard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Close-up of Bryce Dallas Howard at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Bryce matched her warm red lipstick to her hair, proving that redheads can wear red. The updo with bangs is super cute on her.
Charli XCX at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Charli XCX at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
This won’t be for everyone, but I actually love it! The thick, graphic eyeliner and straight bangs give Charli such a unique and edgy look. It helps that her skin is peaches and cream perfection.
Chloë Sevigny at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Gala Dinner.
Close-up of Chloë Sevigny at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Gala Dinner.
Chloë did the exact same look last year—bare skin with a tight updo, red lipstick and lashes—but it still works!
Aishwarya Rai at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘A Hidden Life.’
Close-up of Aishwarya Rai at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘A Hidden Life.’
With Aishwarya, it’s all about playing up those beautiful eyes. I like that she used the same shimmery warm copper on her lids and lips.
Marion Cotillard at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
Close-up of Marion Cotillard at the 2019 Chopard Trophy Event.
I love Marion, and I do like her rich red lipstick and soft eye makeup. But you now what would make this better? Giving the brows some texture (so they’re not so drawn on), and a peach blush (the pink is too cool-toned).
Olivia Culpo at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Olivia Culpo at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Olivia looks a bit out of place with her heavy contouring and lashes… not to mention her hard posing! But I will say that she has beautiful skin.
Adriana Lima at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Oh Mercy!’
Close-up of Adriana Lima at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Oh Mercy!’
As usual, Adriana looks straight out of a magazine even in real life. The blush is a little bit ’80s, but she wears it well.
Adriana Lima at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Adriana Lima at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
I don’t know what it is, but this one reminds me of an ’00s Megan Fox! I love Adriana’s vivid strawberry lip colour here.
Isabeli Fontana at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
Close-up of Isabeli Fontana at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
I think Isabeli has one of the most creative and beautiful makeup looks: a bold reddish copper all the way up to her brows, with a creamy medium cool pink on her lips (and no blush). I’m obsessed!
Jasmine Tookes at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Jasmine Tookes at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Jasmine couldn’t look more elegant in this ladylike updo and tone-on-tone makeup. I love the pop of brighter blush (but perhaps her lips don’t need to be overlined).
Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Les Misérables.’
Close-up of Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Les Misérables.’
Hooray, Alessandra did a red lip! She rarely does colour, but it’s so pretty on her with this loose updo and her signature cat eyes.
Ming Xi at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
Close-up of Ming Xi at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
Ming looks like she is lit from within! Her luminous skin, bold cat eyes, straight natural brows and peach lips are stunning.
Kendall Jenner at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Kendall Jenner at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Kendall chose a rose palette for her blush, lip gloss and eyeshadow, with only a hint of black liner to make her eyes pop. Her skin is looking super flawless these days.
Josephine Skriver at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Josephine Skriver at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Oh, how I love Josephine in a vampy lipstick. For added drama, she sculpted her lids with a bold brown shadow, but skipped liner to keep it modern.
Duckie Thot at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Duckie Thot at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Duckie wins for the most unexpected and fun makeup look—an all-metallic theme with shades of blue, green, purple, yellow and pink. So great with her blunt bangs!
Sara Sampaio at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Sara Sampaio at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Sara makes a strong case for tightlining with this black liner, plus a smoky dark brown shadow. Since she kept the rest of her face (and hair) natural, it doesn’t seem heavy.
Natasha Poly at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Natasha Poly at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Who knew a glittery veil could look so cool? But Natasha didn’t stop at that; she also did a bright purple shadow all the way around her eyes. I think the lashes are unnecesary, though.
Taylor Hill at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Close-up of Taylor Hill at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Taylor is channeling the ’80s with a big mane of curls, brown-toned makeup and her signature thick brows. If you look closely, you’ll notice she has copper in her waterlines.
Izabel Goulart at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Oh Mercy!’
Close-up of Izabel Goulart at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Oh Mercy!’
Izabel was another one to embrace a matchy-matchy look, and this black cherry lipstick is great on her. I’m glad she kept her eye makeup soft.
Martha Hunt at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
Close-up of Martha Hunt at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘The Best Years of a Life.’
Martha played up her eyes with a dusting of gold shadow and jet-black lashes. The coral lipstick is a great shade for her.
Doutzen Kroes at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Doutzen Kroes at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Doutzen went super dramatic with her makeup, choosing heavy black shadow, brushed-up brows and red lipstick. I find this heavy, especially with her fair colouring.
Winnie Harlow at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Winnie Harlow at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
I can’t say I ever seen neon pink eyeshadow with orange eyeliner in the lower waterlines. But Winnie makes it look good! I just wish her lashes and brows were more natural.
Elsa Hosk at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
Close-up of Elsa Hosk at the 2019 Cannes amfAR Gala.
As usual, Elsa made her eyes the focus with defined lashes, brushed-up brows and shading in the crease and along the lower lashes. I love the casual, beachy hair.
Coco Rocha at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Close-up of Coco Rocha at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’
Coco is wearing the most artistic pair of cat eyes I’ve ever seen! Notice how her brows were bleached, to show them off, and she skipped obvious blush.
Bella Hadid at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
Close-up of Bella Hadid at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Pain and Glory.’
I’m not sure about the curly updo, but I love seeing Bella in a red lipstick for a change. Also, whatever’s on her eyes (it looks like an eye gloss of some kind?) is amazing.
Bella Hadid at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Close-up of Bella Hadid at the 2019 Cannes premiere of ‘Rocketman.’
Unfortunately, Bella showed up here looking very, very tweaked. Her face literally looks like it’s being pulled up at the sides! Why didn’t she quit while she was ahead?!
Who had your favourite (and least favourite) beauty look on this red carpet?
Cannes 2019: The Best Skin, Hair and Makeup on the Red Carpet syndicated from The Skincare Edit
May 27, 2019 at 06:42PM
When she’s not busy raising her 3 kids in the sunny land of California, you can find Deborah Harju gushing about skincare at Hello Glow, an online destination for all things natural beauty and wellness.
Deborah knows what she’s talking about. She’s a qualified esthetician who loves to share her tips and ticks to achieve great skin in a safe and natural way.
In this interview, she dishes out about her skincare routine, fave products and what got her interested in skincare in the first place:
It was during high school. My sister decided to become an esthetician and she’s two years older than me, so she would come home from her classes with so much information, I would say that is when my interested began.
I listen to my skin, so each day it might look a little different than the last. I always use a cleansing balm or oil at night, followed by a serum that targets a specific need (retinol, hydration, calming, etc.) and if I’m feeling particularly dry I will add a moisturizer on top. Eye cream too, never without eye cream! For the morning I always apply Vitamin C, an eye cream, and tinted sunscreen.
Tinted sunscreen, right now I’m using Beauty Counter Dew Skin, but I trade off between a few brands. Lanolips lip balm, just can’t quit it. And Bioelements Barrier Fix Daily Hydrator, it’s soothing and hydrating without being too thick.
I try to stick to clean products as often as possible, but I’m not 100% about it. The brands I enjoy are Eminence, Bioelements, Beauty Counter, Drunk Elephant, and Skin Ceuticals.
I actually haven’t had any dermabrasion, lasers, or medical peels done yet. But I think in the next year or so I will explore a series of photo facials to treat some sun damaged areas.
I drink a lot of water, exercise regularly, get facials regularly, and invest in quality products.
I have two types of lip balm, a Beauty Counter Calendula one, and Lanolips Banana flavored, Agave Lip Mask in Champagne by Bite (which I don’t use as a mask, but a lip balm), Sheer tint in Twig by Beauty Counter, cuticle oil, and a Tide stick pen for stains.
Thank you, Deborah!
Don’t forget to check out Hello Glow for more natural beauty and wellnes tips and My Life At Playtime for a glimpse of her life behind the scenes. You can also keep up with Deborah on Instagram.
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Her Skincare Secrets: An Interview With Esthetician Deborah Harju syndicated from Beautiful With Brains
May 27, 2019 at 08:19AM
Cosmetics consumers today seem to want it all: natural, safe, effective, planet-friendly, organic, sustainable, and
(pause for effect)
preservative-free.
The Challenges of Creating Cosmetics For Modern Consumers syndicated from LisaLise Blog – Natural Skin Care
May 27, 2019 at 03:00AM
I travelled to France and England recently, and some people asked me what I packed – so I filmed some videos talking about the products I brought with me. Here they are!
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My Travel Skincare and Makeup Bags syndicated from Lab Muffin Beauty Science
May 26, 2019 at 07:38AM
Among all the celebrity beauties at this year’s Oscars, Constance Wu stood out for her flawless, luminous skin.
And get this. She’s actually 37 years old—even though, with that complexion, she could EASILY pass for 10 years younger.
“I’ve always had pretty good skin, generally, so I haven’t had to worry too much,” the Crazy Rich Asians star told Refinery29. “[But] I’ve also always taken really good care of my skin since I was little.”
As a teen, that meant products from Neutrogena and Clearasil, which she continues to use to this day. But now, she’s added luxury brands like La Mer to her routine, along with her latest discovery, Asian skincare. (“I didn’t even know that they have, like, eight steps, or whatever that they do.”)
Constance Wu (Photo: @constancewu)
Constance takes a simpler approach to skincare. Here are the essentials in her daily routines:
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: “You know those Neutrogena makeup wipes? I use either those or just water.”
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum: “I follow that with Drunk Elephant vitamin C serum. I shop at Sephora a lot because they’re really cool about letting you try things out. This was a recommended product there, so I gave it a go and loved it.”
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence: “I started using the SK-II essence that they’re famous for, I really like that.”
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream: “Then I use La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream. The first time I heard about La Mer was in middle school, and I read that J.Lo used it. I didn’t always use it, but once I started making money, I was like, ‘I can actually afford to treat myself.'”
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50: “Depending on the day, I might use sunscreen. I used to use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, but then I read that physical sunscreens are better than chemical ones, and I switched to one by La Roche-Posay.”
Missha All-Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk EX SPF 50+/PA+++
Missha All-Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk EX SPF 50+/PA+++: “I did just get this stuff that’s really great, it’s Soft Finish Sun Milk from Missha. I ordered it off of Amazon and it took, like, three months to get here. And it says that it has 50+ SPF, and I’m not quite sure I believe that, but I really, really like it.”
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer: “Usually I use the Clé de Peau concealer for my dark circles.”
SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil
SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil: “If I’ve had a shoot and I’m wearing makeup, I do different types of cleanser. I use SK-II oil cleanser—that takes the makeup off.”
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash: “After that, I use the Clearasil face wash. Seriously. I’ve been using it since I was a teenager.”
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel: “I’m really into these Alpha Beta peels by Dr. Dennis Gross. If I want to be really glow-y the next day, I definitely use them.”
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum: “I follow that with the Drunk Elephant serum.”
“Sometimes I use a prescription retinoid called tretinoin. If I do the peel, though, I skip that. I won’t use both.”
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum: “I also like the Shiseido Glow Revival line a lot.”
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Cream
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Cream: “I use the serum, the lotion….”
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Eye Treatment
Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Eye Treatment: “And the eye cream.”
Naruko Narcissus Repairing Mask
Naruko Narcissus Repairing Mask: “If I have an event or something, I sometimes do a face mask before. There’s this brand called Naruko, I discovered it when I was filming Crazy Rich Asians. Face masks are relatively new in the U.S. In Asia, you can buy them—all kinds—at the local drugstore. I was at the drugstore in Singapore buying toothpaste, and they had a sampler pack of face masks with the Naruko ones I love so much.”
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask: “I finally buckled and got one of those SK-II masks that everybody talks about. Yeah, they’re pretty good.”
Joanna Vargas: “Joanna, my skin looks so amazing!”
Dtox Day Spa: “I try to do a facial at Dtox Day Spa once a month. Sometimes it becomes once every two months.”
“Since I turned 30, I’ve had to think about diets more. It’s not necessarily for weight reasons but because I got adult eczema. I don’t want to be on steroid creams, so I worked with a dermatologist on an elimination diet to see what foods triggered it. We found some very specific things, like pineapple, which I now have to avoid.”
“I’m not really into ‘fitness.’ I’m into running because it’s relaxing for me and meditative. When I want to veg out, I go for a run. It calms me. I’ve run a couple marathons. When I’m not working, I run, like, six miles a day.”
“It’s important to connect back to real-life things that bring you meaning, like going out in nature or talking to your best friend from high school.”
Thanks to The New York Times, Health, Refinery29, Spotlyte and Us Weekly.
What do you think of Constance’s routine?
Have you tried anything she uses?
How to Do Constance Wu’s Skincare Routine syndicated from The Skincare Edit
May 25, 2019 at 11:32PM
Photo: Violet Grey
Memorial Day might just be the new Black Friday, because this weekend, dozens of beauty sales are in full swing!
With retailers like Violet Grey, Dermstore and Sephora offering discounts, it’s the ideal time to stock up on summer essentials like sunscreens, face mists and waterproof makeup—plus any of those investment purchases that have been on your beauty wish list.
Here are a few of my top picks:
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B-Glowing is offering 20 percent off any purchase of $50 or more with the promo code BGMEMORIAL20.
Beauty Bridge is offering $10 off any purchase of $50 or more with the promo code MEM10; $20 off any purchase of $100 or more with the promo code MEM20; and $50 off any purchase of $200 or more with the promo code BF50.
Beautylish is offering up to 25 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Biossance is offering a free three-piece gift with any purchase of $50 or more with the promo code SUMMER.
Bite Beauty is offering an extra 15 percent off sale items, plus a free four-piece gift with any purchase of $50 or more with the promo code SUMMER.
Bliss is offering 20 percent off any purchase with the promo code FIREWORK20.
Boscia is offering $10 off any purchase of $50 or more; $15 off any purchase of $75 or more; and $20 off any purchase of $100 or more with the promo code WMDAY.
Buxom is offering 20 percent off any purchase with the promo code MDAY19, plus a free full-size PowerPlump Lip Balm with any purchase of $50 or more.
CoverFX.com and CoverFX.ca are offering 20 percent off selected products with the promo code SUMMER.
Credo Beauty is offering free shipping with any purchase with the promo code SUMMERLOVE.
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Derma E is offering 25 percent off any purchase with the promo code RWB25.
Dermablend is offering 20 percent off any purchase and free shipping with the promo code MD2019; plus a free cosmetic bag ($16 value) with any purchase of $65 or more.
Dermstore is offering up to 20 percent off almost any purchase with the promo code SUMMER.
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French Girl is offering 30 percent off any purchase. (No promo code required.)
Glow Recipe is offering free shipping with any purchase with the promo code MDW.
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Kat Burki is offering a free Memorial Day Exclusive Getaway Bag with any purchase of $175 or more with the promo code GETAWAY22.
Kate Somerville is offering a free eight-pack Somerville360° Self Tanning Towelettes ($48 value) with any purchase of $85 or more with the promo code TANTOWELS.
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Lookfantastic is offering 20 percent off selected products with the promo code HOLIDAY20.
Lovely Skin is offering 20 percent off almost any purchase, plus a free Glo Skin gift ($27 value) with any purchase of $125 or more. (No promo code required.)
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MAC is offering 50 percent off concealers with the purchase of any foundation. (No promo code required.)
Macy’s is offering up to 50 percent off selected beauty products. (No promo code required.)
Marc Jacobs Beauty is offering an extra 40 percent off sale items. (No promo code required.)
Mario Badescu is offering 10 percent off any purchase of $50 or more; 15 percent off any purchase of $75 or more; and 20 percent off any purchase of $100 or more with the promo code MD2109.
Neiman Marcus is offering free beauty gifts with any beauty purchase of $175 or more with the promo code TRENDING.
NuFace is offering 20 percent off any purchase with the promo code F&F20.
Odacité is offering 10 percent off any purchase with the promo code MEMDAY10; 15 percent off any purchase of $150 or more with the promo code MEMDAY15; and 20 percent off any purchase of $200 or more with the promo code MEMDAY20.
Omorovicza is offering 20 percent off full-sized products and a free travel-sized cleansing foam with the promo code SAVIOURS.
Paula’s Choice is offering 15 percent off any purchase. (No promo code required.)
Peach & Lily is offering 20 percent off selected products with the promo code MEMORIAL2019.
PMD is offering 30 percent off any purchase with the promo code MEMORIAL30.
Red Light Man is offering 10 percent off any purchase with the promo code SKINCARE.
REN Clean Skincare is offering 15 percent off selected products, plus a free Radiance travel kit with any purchase of $75 or more.
Sephora is offering up to 50 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Skin Inc Supplement bar is offering 20 percent off any purchase with the promo code GREATSKIN20; and 25 percent off any purchase of $220 or more with the promo code GREATSKIN25.
Skyn Iceland is offering 25 percent off any purchase with the promo code MDAY25.
Soko Glam is offering an extra 25 percent off sale items with the promo code MEMORIALDAYGLAM.
StriVectin is offering 20 percent off any purchase with the promo code MD2019; and a free seven-piece set ($125 value) with any purchase of $150 or more with the promo code GIFTFORYOU.
Tarte is offering 20 percent off any purchase of $40 or more; 25 percent off any purchase of $60 or more; and 30 percent off any purchase of $80 or more with the promo code WEEKEND.
The Body Shop is offering 30 percent off regular-priced products. (No promo code required.)
TheDetoxMarket.com and TheDetoxMarket.ca are offering 10 percent off any purchase of $100 or more with the promo code GET10; and 15 percent off any purchase of $200 or more with the promo code GET15.
This Works is offering 20 percent off selected body products. (No promo code required.)
Too Faced is offering 25 percent off any purchase and free shipping with the promo code SUMMER25.
TULA is offering a free full-sized Aqua Infusion Power Liquid ($58 value) with any purchase of $60 or more with the promo code MEMORIAL19.
Ulta is offering up to 50 percent selected products. (No promo code required.)
Urban Decay is offering discounts on selected products. (No promo code required.)
Vichy is offering 20 percent any purchase with the promo code MDAY19, plus a free charcoal mask deluxe sample with any purchase of $50 or more.
Violet Grey is offering $15 off any purchase of $100 or more; $50 off any purchase of $250 or more; and $250 off any purchase of $1,000 or more. (No promo code required.)
YSL Beauty is offering 20 percent off and free shipping with any purchase of $50 or more with the promo code YSL20; plus a free three-piece brush set with any purchase of $200 or more.
The Best Memorial Day Beauty Sales of 2019: Violet Grey, Dermstore, Sephora and More! syndicated from The Skincare Edit
May 25, 2019 at 04:50PM
Q: I can never figure out what hair colour truly suits me. I’m constantly going between blonde shades, dark brown shades or my natural hair colour, which you can see in my photos.
I have an olive skin tone, but my face is a little bit more pale than the rest of my body.
My hair is not thin, but it’s not thick either. I have oily roots and dry ends, and I get split ends easily. I hope you can help me! Thank you for your time. — Dominique
A: Dominique, olive skin does usually look best with the cool tones I see in your pictures. I’m talking about your old highlights that you would have had done about a year ago. They’re a beige blonde, which is a cool tone.
But your skin tone is not as olive as you think.
Cool tones are okay on you, but they’re not your best friend. Those highlights would look better if your base colour was warmer. I think what’s bothering you is that your base colour is too cool and too flat.
Your base is a dark ash blonde. If you go one shade lighter, it will create a tiny bit of warmth. It’s going to change your whole appearance and bring out your eyes.
Gigi Hadid in 2016.
The technique is called “cracking” or “breaking” the base. You just want to crack that darkness enough to lose the ashy hue and go to a warmer hue.
Tell your stylist to use, let’s say, Schwarzkopf Igora Royal 8-1 plus 30 volume peroxide. It needs to be quick on the base for about three to four minutes. However, this is a very high-risk thing. If you crack it too much, it’s going to go too orange and it won’t work.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Planet Hollywood in 2016.
You could also tone your highlights after with a gold toner. This will look a lot better.
So, stop thinking that you’re an olive. You’re not.
Scarlett Johansson at the 2011 Academy Awards.
For the dry and split ends, you not only need a haircut but you also need to moisturize. Your hair has a little bit of a frizz texture. Frizz means a lack of moisture.
You need to moisturize your hair with lightweight products that are going to penetrate. If you put on heavy products, they’ll just sit on the outside of the hair and weigh it down. You could try René Furterer; it’s a French line that has good moisturizing treatments for fine hair.
Or you could do a liquid protein. It comes in a small vial, about $35, and you can only buy it at the hairdresser’s. It penetrates to the inside of the hair and reconstructs the fibres, which means less frizz.
Ask a Hairstylist: How to Brighten Dark Ash Blonde Hair (And With It, Your Skin) syndicated from The Skincare Edit
May 25, 2019 at 01:14PM
Sunscreen can be one of those things you know you should apply every day but find yourself avoiding because it’s really hard to find a sunscreen you love, especially when you’re as finicky as we are. We know we should apply sunscreen, but maybe we’re not sure why — so we thought we would take some time to answer a few basic questions!
Sunscreen formulations fall into two camps — or, really, three: mineral sunscreens, chemical sunscreens, and hybrid sunscreens.
Mineral sunscreens are also called physical sunscreens, and there are only two mineral sunscreen ingredients: titanium dioxide and zinc dioxide. On the other hand, there are many more chemical sunscreen ingredients, roughly 30, and they work in different ways. Mineral sunscreens reflect away UV rays, essentially repelling them away, while chemical sunscreens will take the UV rays, convert them into heat, and prevent them from doing damage.
Neither mineral or chemical sunscreens are inherently better than the other. They’re equally protective, and it really kind of comes down to what you’re looking for. Mineral sunscreens have a much lower risk of irritating skin, but they may have thicker textures and leave a white cast. Chemical sunscreens can have thinner textures, but they can potentially be sensitizing for people with extra sensitive skin. Hybrid sunscreens try to take the best of both worlds, but, really, the main thing is about finding a sunscreen that works for you. You’re going to hear us say that a lot.
The two types of UV (ultraviolet) rays that affect us are UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays have longer waves, and they can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, harming the elements in skin that help maintain elasticity. In other words, UVA rays are more likely to have an effect on visible signs of aging, causing wrinkles and fine lines. UVA rays can actually pass through glass, so we highly encourage wearing sunscreen even when indoors.
UVB rays are more responsible for sunburn, and they are more likely to cause things like hyperpigmentation. They are also stronger in sunny climates, and fun fact: UVB rays are actually stronger at higher altitudes! It’s why you never neglect sunscreen, even when mountain climbing or participating in winter sports — UVB rays actually reflect off surfaces like snow, so your skin is hit by UVB rays twice.
SPF vs. PA+
Like there are two kinds of UV light, there are two protective systems: SPF and PA+.
SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor,” and it measures how long the sunscreen in question will protect you from the sun’s burn-causing UVB rays. The higher the number doesn’t actually indicate the strength of the sunscreen but the time it’s “good for” on your skin. For example: let’s say it takes 15 minutes for your unprotected skin to start turning pink in the sun. A sunscreen with SPF 30 is good for 450 minutes, which is when you should reapply.
PA+ helps indicate the effectiveness of a sunscreen against UVA rays. The PA+ system is starting to be seen more in the States, but typically, the phrase “broad spectrum” is used to indicate a sunscreen that protects against both UVA/UVB rays. PA+ indicates some protection against UVA rays, while PA++++ indicates extremely high protection.
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We hope that helps answer some questions! If you have any other questions, leave them in the comments below!
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Suncare, The Basics.
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