Our babies take up a LOT of our time and even though we wouldn't have it any other way, we don't always have the extra time that we used to for our usual primping. Whether you're too busy with baby or just like taking a break once in awhile from a face full of makeup, it's still nice to know that you can go out into public without a splotchy red complexion.
I've found some products that help with even-ing out my skin and combatting redness and dullness. Keep in mind that these may not help everyone as many of you have different skin types and problem areas than I do.
First and foremost, cleanse your skin! The last thing you wanna do is pile a bunch of products on top of the crap you put on your face the night before. I like using an exfoliator and then Bioderma Sebium H2O cleansing water because I feel like nothing wakes my skin up better.
Always, always moisturize. Even if you have oily skin like me it may still be dehydrated. The key is to find a moisturizer that works for you, specifically. Something with an SPF is always a good idea too! Lately I've been loving LaRoche Posay Skin-Perfecting Anti-Redness moisturizer. I find that its moisturizing enough to help my dry skin and not so greasy that it effects my oily skin. It has definitely helped combat my redness as well. Don't go buy this and expect your skin to be perfect immediately after using this product. The effects are amazing but you need to use it every day for at least a week to notice a difference. I have been going bonkers over Bioderma products lately. I use Sebium Pore Refiner all over my t-zone. Personally, I really don't buy in to product claims of shrinking your pores. I just really don't think its possible but this product is an excellent mattifier for oily skin. Next, I grab my Bioderma Sensibio Anti-redness cream and rub some of this on to my cheeks, where the majority of my redness is. This one is more of a short term, yet instant, remover of redness on your face. On the bottle it says that this works excellent as a makeup base (or primer) but the consistency is like a paste and I feel like it definitely does NOT live up to that claim. I do enjoy it for its main purpose of combatting redness, though. A hydrating eye cream is always key, too. I've been using a teeny tiny bit of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye under my eyes in the AM. Yes, I know, it says "Night Repair" but I find using a very, very small amount of it is more effecting than using a normal amount of any other eye cream I've used. It's super rich but slightly greasy feeling so I cannot stress enough to only use a small amount for daytime or else your under eyes will look oily.
Lastly, but possibly one of the most important steps, I spray my face with Urban Decay DeSlick setting spray. It is a makeup setting spray but I've never found anything that has kept my oil at bay as well as this does. It is honestly THE absolute best product to invest in if you have oily skin. The regular size bottle lasted me over 6 months. Go buy it now.
I know it sounds like a lot of steps and, well, it sorta is but it probably took you longer to read this than to actually do it. Once you get yourself into a nice routine it will be like second nature to you. If you gotta choose between skincare and makeup because of a time crunch; always go with skincare! Your beautiful, healthy skin will thank you later!
I've always felt sort of self conscious about going out in public with a naked face because of my splotchy complexion but since I've started using these products my confidence has been boosted.
And, honestly sweethearts, there is nothing more beautiful than confidence!
Skin looking a little dull and lifeless? Sweep a little bit of MAC Mineralize SkinFinish in Soft and Gentle over your cheeks. Trust me, no one will know you cheated on the "no makeup" thing. Just a pretty, youthful glow!
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