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Reapplying chemical SPF is a must in order to guarantee that you’re protected for more than a few hours after application, but some products prove to be more makeup-friendly than others. Sunforgettable by Clarion mineral powders ($63, through physicians and medi-spas across Canada) allow you to load up on UVA and UVB protection without having to tamper with your makeup, since you can apply it directly overtop.
When temperatures start to fall, we often don’t notice our skin is in need of extra moisture until it’s severely depleted. Add the stress of impending holiday-dom and the bummer of shorter daylight hours, and some pampering is warranted. So why not prep for winter and start your skin off on a hydrated path by booking nourishing skin treatments now? Australia’s Intraceuticals, a celeb-loved line of deeply nourishing products, is now available at Toronto’s Gee Beauty.
A balanced diet (to the best of your ability) and a weekly wash of your pillow cases will help, and so will your commitment to a consistent skin-care system. We like the Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol system ($50, at drugstores) because it was designed with young-adult, acne-prone skin in mind. The system includes a cleanser and treatment with a gentle yet effective amount of salicylic acid, plus a super-light moisturizer to hydrate and reduce redness in sensitive skin. Even better, its price is pretty friendly, even for the cash strapped.
The sun damage may already be done, but you can lighten the area by enlisting the help of Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Treatment ($20, at drugstores). It’s formulated to permeate skin and break up areas of pigmentation by increasing cell turnover and collagen production with super bouts of moisture. We implore you to amp up your SPF protection from now on, though; dark spots will be the least of your worries if you don’t step away!
Runway models are born with six-foot frames, but that doesn’t mean they’re granted good-as-gold complexions too–those are granted by makeup artists with the Midas touch. We can’t deny that water, organic fruits and vegetables, and a regular fitness schedule are great steps towards a clear complexion, but we can guarantee that most sunlight-catching cheekbones are the result of a good illuminator and expert blending. It’s easy to achieve the same look yourself by blending a pea-sized amount of bronze or light pink highlighter into your foundation. Choose a product that has a dewy finish, like Make Up For Ever Uplight Face Luminizer Gel #12 ($33, at Sephora), as opposed to something sparkly. Its formula is 70 per cent water, and is easy to apply for an all-over glow.
