No matter what the season, glowing skin is always in! We share our beauty tips on how to say adios to sallow, dead, dull skin and get glowing with our How To Glowing Skin Guide…By Katie Martlew
How To: Glowing Skin Beauty Tips…
Glowing skin from within: yes, that’s right ladies, gloriously glowy skin radiates from the inside out, just look at the divine Miranda Kerr, who treats her body like a temple, feeding it all the nutrients it needs. Have you ever seen a more radiant complexion? That’s right–read on: drink plenty of water a day (2 litres is recommended). Antioxidants and Omega-3’s have been proven to up skin luminosity, so be sure to eat your dark leafy greens and lots of fish. Or to see how Miranda does it, read Miranda Kerr’s Diet and Nutrition Tips.
Sleeping beauty: getting plenty of sleep is paramount to looking fresh and radiant. Aim for 8 hours every night. While you’re sleeping, your skin is renewed and restored. Old, dead skin cells are replaced and the effects that the daily external aggressors have on your skin are reversed. This is the best time to repair and revamp by using an intensive hydrating and restorative serum before bed, or a certified organic rosehip oil (seriously, this stuff is worth its weight in gold for improving skin tone and texture).
We love: Trilogy Advanced Formula Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ RRP $29.95 and Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Capsules RRP $160 (for details on how to nab a free 3-day sample or go into the running to win one of six Ceramide Gold Capsule prizes, click here)
Exfoliate: A key step to lovely luminous skin is shedding those dead skin cells! We recommend using an exfoliating scrub twice a week (don’t overdo it or you’ll damage the epidermis of the skin).
We love: St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub RRP $9.95 and ASAP Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub RRP $29.00
The bright stuff: Using a skin brightening cleanser and toner will not only kick impurities and clogged pores to the curb, but it will also help repair pesky pigmentation and even out the complexion. Check out our Spring Beauty Swap Guide for our fave brightening cleansers for spring.
Switch up your moisturiser every season: As each new season rolls around, your skin requirements change based on the effects of the elements. In winter, you need a more nourishing, intensive moisturiser–in summer, you need something lightweight, oil free, and with an increased SPF to protect from UV damage. Check out our Spring Beauty Swap for our fave moisturiser picks for spring.
Prime time: using an illuminating face primer underneath your foundation or tinted moisturiser will leave your skin looking dewy, energized and oh-so-luminous. We love: MAC Prep + Prime Brightening Serum RRP $65.00 and BECCA Radiance Primer RRP $55.00
Highlight: Use an illuminating or pearlised highlighter to really up the glowy-skin stakes. Just don’t go overboard (especially if you’re using an illuminating primer or foundation, in that case, best to skip this step, or adopt the less is more mantra!) Concentrate strictly on cheekbones and brow bones.
We love: Benefit Watt’s Up! Soft Focus Highlighter RRP $53.00 and Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Illuminiser RRP $53.00
Foundation: A great way to insta-glow is by using a foundation that’s infused with light deflecting pigments–which work to airbrush imperfections and impart a luscious, luminous glow.
We love: Lancome Teint Miracle Natural Light Corrector RRP $68.00 and MAC Mineralize Satin Finish SPF15 Foundation RRP $49.95
Fake it till you make it: Need to get glowing ASAP? Use a gradual tanning moisturiser! The great thing about them is they’re super subtle, and you can build them up over time, so there’s no tandoori-tan effect. Tip: as with any tanning product–always wash hands thoroughly after use.
We love: SunSense Self Tanning System Everyday Radiance RRP 9.95.
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