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Simplify Your
Beauty Routine
By Rachel C. Murphy
A
favorite moment in your
day could be waking up to
a sunlight filled room and
bask in the opportunity that lies ahead.
A cup of coffee, maybe a croissant and
you’re ready to face all of the important
tasks at hand.
Right. Most of us are thrilled about
the coffee, but wake up in a state of panic
at the long laundry list of things that
must be accomplished. Between work,
kids and marriage, making yourself feel
beautiful can come in low on your list of
to do’s.
So why not streamline the process?
According to makeup artist Karin Barragato,
there are lots of tips and tricks to
help make your makeup routine a breeze
instead of a burden.
One of the easiest, most overlooked
ways to simplify your beauty routine is
from the inside out. “Drink water and
eat healthfully,” says Barragato. While
this may seem like common nutritional
advice, this is key to saving time in the
morning.
Barragato says that if the skin is
properly maintained, it takes less time to
try and rejuvenate skin. Part of maintenance
is proper hydration and finding the
right products for your skin, whether it is
dry, combination, oily or sensitive. With
regular treatment, your skin’s glow can
be a great base to work from.
One of the most common things that
many people forget or get too lazy to do
is wash their face. “You’d be amazed by how many people don’t take their makeup off
before they go to bed and that’s one of the most important things to do,” says Barragato.
Starting with a clean foundation in the morning saves time trying to erase the
damage from the night before.
When it comes to makeup, Barragato says to start thinking of your favorite
products in new ways. “By mixing in a little foundation into your favorite moisturizer,
you get the same fast results as a product that’s made to save a step, but you know you
like the texture and consistency of it,” says Barragato. Many of the tinted moisturizers
on the market tend to be heavy or oily, but by mixing your own, you ensure that you’ll
be happy with the results.
Other double duty products can include an eye shadow that doubles as eyeliner
when used wet, or blush that adds a flattering lift to eyelids. “Just because you have a
powder palate that you call blush, doesn’t mean that you can’t put it on your eyelids,”
says Barragato. She says that the mineral powders that have gained in popularity
recently are particularly great for this purpose.
One of the simplest
and most overlooked
ways to streamline
your beauty routine is
from the inside out.
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