Barefaced beauty is in
Our skin also needs defense from high-energy visible light
The cameras don’t lie, and sometimes, dull and tired skin cannot be hidden under foundation.
So here’s the lowdown on the latest beauty tips that could make Zoom calls less intimidating for those who would rather hide behind their masks.
Sunblock still an essential in quarantine
Protect your skin, our mothers always say. This classic advice remains true to this day even during the pandemic. By all means, exercise outdoors, go gardening or biking in the park — but don’t forget: a mere 20 minutes of sun exposure can damage your skin, wherever you are, in the city or at the beach. Prolonged unprotected exposure to UVA/UVB rays from the sun may lead to sunburn and premature skin aging. Nowadays, our skin also needs defense from high-energy visible light. It’s no secret that gadgets are a consistent part of our daily life, but with our longer and more frequent use of electronic devices now that we stay at home, we are exposing our skin to harmful Blue Light that can cause premature skin aging if left unprotected.
A reliable choice is NIVEA Sun that provides immediate UVA/UVB protection against sunburn and premature skin aging. Every morning, wash your face with a foam cleanser that’s loaded with the right ingredients to not only cleanse, but also to fight the effects of stress and pollution on your face to bring out that healthy, natural glow from within. NIVEA Fair & Glow Hokkaido Rose Whip Foam is enriched with Hokkaido Rose extracts, a rich source of antioxidants. With 36 times more anti-oxidants and zero alcohol, this whip foam cleanser works hard to deeply cleanse impurities, brighten and restore your natural radiance without damaging or drying your skin out. All you need is a pea-sized amount and a bit of water to create a very rich foamy lather. For a more effective routine, pair it with NIVEA Fair & Glow Hokkaido Rose MicellAIR Cleanser.
Goodbye, falsies, hello realsies!
Above the mask, the eyes will have to do the talking. This is why the liner and mascara are a girl’s best friend these days, right along with brow products extraordinaire.
Benefit Cosmetics recently unveiled the brand’s pioneering They’re Real! Magnet Mascara, which harnesses magnetic force to draw lashes to extreme lengths.
The secret lies in the Extender Brush’s magnetic core, which founders/sisters Jean and Jane Ford studied meticulously before launching the product. The magnetic core pulls the magnetic formula up and out beyond the tips of the lashes for powerful lift and length that lasts for up to 36 hours. Custom-designed ZigZag bristles are strategically positioned to fan out, separate and define lashes.
A swipe or two of the lightweight product gives you wide-awake, amazin lashes in no time!
While you’re at it, try Benefit’s 24-hour Brow Microfilling Pen, which comes in four shades. This product dropped in January and is making life easier for those who miss getting their brow fix at the salons. Using this pen easily produces the microbladed brow effect with three-prong tip and a formula that blends in with existing hair and fills in gaps to create fuller brows. No needles or appointments needed!
Find this must-have at Benefit stores or via Pink Hotline at 09152637233.