Even if you are a tomboy and not into makeup and fashion, there are some products you need to look presentable and hygienic. You do not need to invest in countless lip kits, eye shadows, and other beauty items to look pulled together. Some basic products are all you need to look after yourself.
Dry shampoo is an oil-absorbing powder can soak up excess grease, oil and dirt without the need to get the hair wet. They are great to freshen up hair between washes. They are also great for times when you are in a rush but your hair looks greasy. They can also be useful if you run out of water. Invest in a good quality dry shampoo. A good natural alternative is cornstarch. It has rave reviews online. Not only is it already in your home, but you will also know what you are putting on your head.
Most of us do not have a flawless face. We have imperfections like dark circles, scars, and hyper pigmentation. A concealor can help you hide those flaws. If you are just using a foundation, it wouldn’t do the job as well. Make sure you understand the science behind the color of concealors. Green ones are used to hide acne and acne scars. An orange/red one is used to hide dark circles. Choose a concealor that suits your skin type. You can either go for a liquid one, a powder one, or use the stick concealor.
The area around the eye is very delicate. A normal moisturizer isn’t suitable for use under your eyes. Invest in an eye cream. Use it each night before going to bed. Apply it gently with your little finger. Do not rub it in. An eye cream is very important as it can prevent premature signs of aging. It will also take care of problems like eye bags and dark circles. A good eye cream usually has caffeine in it, because it helps to depuff and brighten.
Your hair needs nutrients like the rest of your body. Environmental pollution, stress, heat, and chemical shampoos wreck havoc on hair. Invest in a deep conditioning treatment. Use it once a week. It will deeply nourish your hair and moisturize it well.
BB creams are great to wear every day. They are not heavy like foundations, and they wont clog your pores. Most bb creams nowadays are all in one make up. This means it is foundation, moisturizer, and concealor all in one. They are ideal if you need to wear makeup daily. Garnier has a great bb cream for oily skin. Fair n lovely has also recently come out with one.
Use mascara to fake long, healthy eye lashes. They will make you look fresh and prepared.
Make sure you have a face wipe for those lazy days when you do not want to take your makeup off. Sleeping with makeup on can clog pores. Keep it in your handbag or bed side table.
Make sure you use a sunscreen daily to protect you from harmful uv rays of the sun. Daily sun exposure can make you age faster.
Own a nice fragrance for special outings. A good quality fragrance will not only make you feel good about yourself, it will also send out a good impression. Investing in an expensive one is actually a not that costly because it will last you a long time. Reserve that special perfume only for special days.
Buy a good quality lip balm with a hint of color. It will make your lips look hydrated, flushed, and nice in general. EOS and maybelline have some good ones you might want to look into.
A good quality handcream
Sun glasses
Watch
Earrings
