Patches based on colloidal gold and black pearl powder, a new Korean mask for radiance, the best moisturizer for dry skin in summer, and other findings from BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief Karina Andreeva (@kandreevaa).
Most of this summer, I, a beautygolic, spent without makeup. If before in the summer I used to make up, albeit not every day, but at least 5 out of 7, then this time everything turned out quite the opposite: with makeup, "at the parade", at best, you could see me only on weekends, and on a week I rarely used decorative cosmetics (especially on trips - I arranged a “vacation” regime for my skin). Before, I would have been horrified and objected: to an important meeting in the morning without makeup - how? For dinner with friends, unpainted - is it generally legal? And on vacation? What about the numerous selfies and photos, and without makeup? Are you seriously???
Looking ahead, I'll say right away: no, I'm not lazy, and no, I'm not tired of cosmetics. Unfortunately or fortunately, it was only this year that I learned how to feel comfortable without makeup.
So, let me remind you a little about myself:
-I have normal skin, prone to dryness (sometimes even hyper) -My main problem is peeling -Bruises under the eyes are my eternal companions -Dull complexion due to lack of sleep often sends "hello" -Fortunately, I do not suffer from rashes and acne, this is lucky, but sometimes something can go wrong (I'll tell you below which remedy saves)
If earlier all these points resulted in the reason why, on pain of death (just kidding), I did not leave the house without a minimum amount of makeup on my face, now I have learned to deal with them and delight the skin with skin care cosmetics. Thanks to the wizards I describe below, I can now safely leave the house without makeup, but with healthy, hydrated and glowing skin.
Patches Black & Goldy, BeautyDrugs
In the morning after jogging, I wash my head, wrap my hair in a towel and grab a pack of my favorite patches. This is a godsend to combat dark circles under the eyes and puffiness. They can also be used on airplanes and in front of important exits. And in the summer - in order to go out without a hint of bruises under the eyes and at the same time without makeup (that's what you need!). Gel patches lighten dark circles and remove puffiness within 15-20 minutes of use. The only BUT is that you cannot jump around the apartment with them in the process of collecting: they do not stick too tightly, they slip a little, so it is still better to use them in a prone position (or at least sitting). The formula is based on colloidal gold and black pearl powder for deep hydration.
It also contains aloe vera extract (to prevent the first signs of aging). I love the ease of use and the wow effect: the skin under the eyes is smoothed out, and if you still decide to do makeup afterwards, be sure that the concealer will lie in an even layer. An interview with the creator of the BeautyDrugs brand, Tatyana Kirillovskaya, can be found here.
Price: 1 400 rub.
Moisturizer for face Perfect Moisturizer, 3Lab
The American brand's products are loved by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama and Hilary Swank. The brand was one of the first to present a unique technology for using stem cells and a bioengineered growth factor. I already talked about cream for the area around the eyes and about BB-cream, it's time for a moisturizer for the face!
Usually, when you try funds that are an order of magnitude higher than the average price, you expect a miracle. And for me it happened with this cream! I tried it this summer - I tested it for a week and carefully tracked the result. Perhaps the big difference between other products that moisturize well and at the same time are quickly absorbed is that it gives a prolonged effect. I applied white gel every morning with massage movements on the face and décolleté, and after a minute there was no trace of the product (the skin eats it greedily), and after five I was already starting to make up (again, an alternative to the primer, because the foundation lay flat and did not roll). The cream really moisturizes well, while this is not a "one-time action": in a week the face has freshened up, the peeling on the nose, which had tormented me since winter, disappeared and, it seems, are not planning to return. The cream does not have any smell (opponents of fragrances, take note), and it also has a very convenient dispenser (two clicks are enough to squeeze out the right amount on the whole face) and economical consumption (already in August, and more than half of it remains). It contains olive oil and hyaluronic acid. This summer, the remedy saved my skin from dehydration, dryness and flaking.
Price: 10 045 rub.
Means against skin imperfections My Super Tips Stop Spot, Guerlain
The progenitor of this tool is Camphrea cream with camphor, which was released by the brand back in 1870 and perfectly helped to cope with skin imperfections. In our family, my younger sister became the pioneer of Stop Spot. Like many, the transitional age was reflected in her face. She borrowed this remedy from me, applied it in the evening to the area of rashes and was pleasantly surprised when the wounds "dried up" in the morning, and after a couple of days there was no trace of them.
I have this remedy for those cases when the rash "rarely, but aptly" happened. As a rule, this happens once a month, and most often it is 2-3 pimples, but it is still unpleasant. I apply this remedy locally, and the wound heals in a couple of days.
The texture resembles a concealer, and in fact, a cream of soft beige color with a herbal scent, really masks redness. Made with a cleansing formula with a high concentration of camphor, zinc and salicylic acid. Allantoin in the composition is responsible for removing redness. The convenient format of a small oblong tube allows you to put the product in any cosmetic bag and handbag, and these 15 ml are enough for a long time: the cream's consumption is economical.
Price: 1 935 rub.
Moisturizing mist Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, Chanel
For me this year in Moscow, the heat is felt as something abnormal - the Weather program on the iPhone desperately shows +28 every day (which feels like all 40), stuffiness envelops the body and mind, and the skin looks at all this in silence and endures. And if before I saved space in my purse and did not always take a refreshing mist with me, then this summer it firmly settled in all bags (I put the refreshing agent in different ones, so as not to forget for sure). Mist Chanel from my favorite hydrating line, Hydra Beauty, has been helping me out for over a week now. I like that it doesn't have any sweet scent - on the contrary, it is very delicate and fresh. I spray at a distance of 15 cm on the face, décolleté and neck. It contains the active ingredient Camellia, Blue Ginger, derivatives of vitamins C, E and hyaluronic acid. In addition to the fact that the spray refreshes the skin and gives the face a radiance, as a bonus it perfectly moisturizes, releases the desired "water" to the skin in sufficient quantities. The product can also be used over makeup - it will not float away with it.
Price: 4 415 rub.
Face cream GlowCrème, Erborian
If suddenly there is not enough shine, I use Glow Crème. I apply this pearlescent color all over my face. Very easy to use and barely noticeable on the face, but the radiance turns out as if it were your healthy skin (and not tired after a long winter or lack of sleep). Looks fantastic on tanned skin! It contains extracts of Poria coconut (an antioxidant that is responsible for smoothing) and licorice (evens skin tone and gives radiance). For what funds to go to the Erborian store you can see here.
Price: 3 450 rub.
Lip gloss Eclat Minute, Plum Shimmer, Clarins
Means with a soft applicator in the form of a pillow with me for almost the fourth year. I love it, first of all, for its excellent hydration (in the composition of shea butter and olive tree). With it, the lips become more voluminous (a 3D effect is felt), acquire a beautiful shine, and the skin is smoothed. My natural color is quite dark, so I chose a shine with a plum undertone. Replaced my dark lipsticks. By the way, it goes well with black eyes, and also visually whitens teeth. It is eaten within two hours, comes off evenly, leaving a light and flavorful stein effect. And thanks to the candy aroma, it is a pleasure to renew it.
Price: 1 600 rub.
Mask for radiance My First Mask, Mimiang
This year, another Korean brand (Mimiang translates as "angel") came to Russia and presented masks with creative designs. I tried the "first mask" for shine. I'll be honest - I'm not a special fan of face masks, I lack perseverance. But when I have an extra 20 minutes before going out and I'm lying with my laptop / phone, why not refresh my skin?
I liked that in 15 minutes My First Mask copes well with a dull complexion and perfectly moisturizes (as a part of green tea extract and 7 natural oils). It flies quite tightly to the skin, does not slip and pleasantly cools during use (a godsend for the summer!). After it, radiance really appears and a healthy complexion returns.
Price: 285 rub.
