HERE ARE 8 EASY TIPS
TO GET YOU OUT THE
DOOR & LOOKING
FLAWLESS
- Prepare it – Clean skin is clear skin, so take the
time to cleanse your skin well with a great quality
cleanser. My preference is to always used an oil
based cleanser as they offer deep cleaning &
makeup removal in one step and leave behind
cushioned, radiant skin. Not all oils are created
equal, so please take care to read labels and use a
cleanser that has high quality carrier oils and
nourishing essential oils. Our fans out there know
that the Hush + Dotti balm cleanser is like none
other when it comes to deeply cleaning & clearing
the skin without stripping it. - Protect it – Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
We can’t say it enough. Protecting your skin daily
with a barrier of high quality sunscreen is the best
defense against premature aging. Once the sun
damage is done it is nearly impossible to undo.
Invest in a superb sunscreen that is (please,
please, please) not filled with chemicals. There
are several on the market today that can offer you
incredible sun protection without coating your
fabulous face with unnecessary chemicals. I adore
Coola and their products. I highly recommend
their Cucumber Matte SPF30 - Plump it – Moisturizers and other forms of
hydration like face oils do something more than
feel good and offer a cozy cushion to the skin.
Hydration plumps up the surface of the skin giving
a smoother, more even appearance. Plumping up
the skin with a great moisturizer or face oil is the
best way to start the day. The skin gets
dehydrated as the day goes on simply from being
on the go. Coffee & alcohol consumption along
with neglecting our daily water intake will only
make it worse. My all time favorite form of
hydration is to use a face oil that leaves the
surface of your skin non greasy & ready for
makeup application. Face oils do not have the
water content that cream based moisturizers do,
so they pack more of a hydrating punch. This
leaves the skin beautifully plumped and primed for
makeup. We don’t call ours Dream Drops for
nothin’! - Powder it – Be careful, this part can be very,
very tricky. Powdering is not something that
should happen automatically. Powder is
something that asks for your respect and
patience. Powder can be used to set the
foundation, but again I would apply it mainly to the
t-zone area. Leave your cheeks glowy. Powder is
almost always something I reserve for TV,
photography or those with very oily complexions.
Powder is not something that should be painted
on with a broad brush & used on everybody.
Powder can work against you as much as it can
work for you, so be smart in how you use it, when
you use it and how much you use of it. - Perfect it – The two key products for perfecting
the skin are concealer and liquid foundation.
Concealer gets applied under the eye in a half
moon shape, then gets blended in leaving a
smooth & lifted appearance. Foundation gets
applied mostly in the t-zone of the face (the
forehead, nose & chin area form a “t” shape which
is referred to as the t-zone) then gets blended
down to the jawline from there. There should be
very little foundation left to blend by the time you
get to the jawline. The t-zone is often the reddest
or most uneven part of the face, so that’s why we
start there and concentrate the coverage in that
area. Take care not to overdo the foundation. Use
a sponge or a foundation brush. When you’re
done, your skin should look smooth and glowing,
but most importantly it should look like skin and
not makeup. Bronzer can be used to blend into the
face to warm up the complexion. It’s also a great
tool for making sure the face, neck and chest have
the same coloring. While bronzer is an exceptional
product you should refrain from trying to tint your
skin to be significantly darker than it is naturally.
That will leave you looking more like a cartoon
character and less like the fierce babe that you
are. - Pop it – While I realize that the Walking Dead is
an enormously popular show, I am not an
advocate of walking around in every day life
looking like a zombie. For that reason I always like
to infuse a healthy flush of color into the check
area. Punching up the cheek color is the best way
to brighten up the complexion to make you look
awake, refreshed and ready for the day. I like to
push the envelope here and suggest you opt for
brighter tones than you may normally be
comfortable with. Bright pinks, peachy corals and
rich apricots are so flattering when used in the
right measure. Got wicked allergies or a
hangover? Make sure there’s plenty of blush on
those cheeks. It’s one of my favorite tricks to
wake up the complexion. - Pucker it – I can’t tell you how many times I’ve
seen a beautiful makeup application goes awry
because someone has the gnarliest, driest,
crustiest (yes I said it) lips. Our lips take a beating
and can often be the most ignored part of the
face. Exfoliate them gently with a washcloth and
take care to hydrate them with a rich, nourishing
lip balm. If you hate lip balm, then try a little lip
gloss . Most good quality lip glosses have many of
the same ingredients as lip balm does. They will
provide you with a shine that will help to
camouflage your dry flaky lips while they heal
themselves into a better place. - Peace out – Pressed for time? Put your
mascara on while riding the train. With your skin
looking flawless, you barely need anything else to
create a gorgeous look for whatever today throws
at you. Grab your favorite scarf or pair of earrings
and take that glow on the road.
I am a fanatic for creating flawless skin and hope
that these 8 quick and easy steps help you start
your day off looking flawless, feeling fabulous and
ready to rock ‘n’ roll. We love helping you get your
glow on, so please email us at
info@hushdotti.com with any questions about
your skincare routine, your current skin concerns
or for creating your every day flawless face.