Call it what you will - spring cleaning, retail therapy, momentary lapse in judgement - every girl should get themselves to the drugstore (or if you're reaching a little deeper into your pocket, Sephora or Holt's...) on a semi-regular basis in order to stay well-stocked and well-groomed.
The Basics
Perfume: because every lady is only as tempting as the scent that lingers in her wake
Good brushes: keep them clean and they'll keep you looking your loveliest.
Eyelash curler: if you don't have one, get one.
Foundation: this should change with the seasons, just like your skin tone. Take your time choosing your right shade, and think about what sort of makeup goes best with your skin type - dry-skinned gals should steer clear of powder, girls with oilier skin generally don't need a liquid foundation. Do ask a shop assistant though, because everyone's skin is different and it's important to get it right.
Mascara: it doesn't make sense if you don't own mascara. If you're not going to put a single thing on your face, put mascara on. That is the rule.
Blush: also seasonal. Summer begs for more sun-kissed, peachy tones while winter is all about pinks and reds. It's also a skin thing, so sample sample sample and find what's right for you.
Lip chap/gloss: Keep your pout peachy-keen with this three-step routine. Lightly exfoliate your lips (you can buy lip exfoliant, but baking soda or salt do the trick) apply lip chap/balm/whatever you call it to moisturize then slick on a gloss or colour. Bam!
Champagne-coloured/white shadow: to highlight your peepers- a swipe beneath the brow and a smudge in the inner corner.
Skin CARE: cleanse, tone, moisturize. You may be tired of receiving the same tip from every single source, but that's because it's the only way.* Stock up on thicker creams for nighttime, and always always look for SPF in your moisturizer. Toners come in different varieties for different skin types, so look around. You can do foam or cream cleansers, but the tried-tested-and-true formula is Dove soap.
Tooth care: buy toothpaste. Buy floss. Buy mouthwash if you want. Just keep that toothy grin smiling and healthy, you only get one set of teeth! (Not counting the first set of baby teeth...)
The Frills
False eyelashes: so so glam. Just do it.
Sparkling shadows: very Hollywood.
Liquid liner: some would say a basic. This depends on how far you're extending that stroke.
Head-turning lip colour: dare to paint your pucker a deep shade and the boys won't be able to look away. (Just make sure you execute this technique properly, you want them gawking because you're a smokeshow, not a woman of the night).
*It's sometimes not the way. Consult with dermatologist.
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