Back to Basics: Beauty Must-Haves
Continuing on with our Back to Basics series, I thought I
would tackle one of the most asked questions that pops up all over the internet
on a regular basis: What must I have in my beauty bag? The answer really varies
from person to person, but I’m a definite believer in starting from the bottom
and working your way up, so here are my three must-haves!
Moisturiser
Sunscreen
Mascara
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| SOS Serum, Available at Sephora |
I have extra dry skin, so I reach for the moisturiser every
day to keep my skin looking healthy. It doesn’t matter if you have the most
expensive foundation if the skin underneath is dry and cracked. It’s similar to
putting a fresh coat of paint on a rusty car. The paint will just flake off,
and it will look worse than before. The type of moisturiser you use is a
personal thing, and it can take a little trial and error to find the one that’s
good for you. There’s some for oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, and just
about everything in between! My favourite is the Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst
Quenching Serum (I know, not a traditional moisturiser, but it works wonders!)
It’s a little pricier, but definitely worth every penny. If you are on a bit of
a budget, the Clean & Clear Morning Glow Moisturiser is a good bet too. It
has a bit of a shine to it which boosts complexion majorly! It also has SPF 15,
which brings us to my next must have…
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| Coola Facial Sunscreen, Available Online |
At the very least, you have to have some SPF of your skin.
This is a must have for everyone, no matter what age. There is so much evidence
now that advocates for wearing sunscreen that I’m surprised that more people
don’t do it. The consensus these days seems to be that SPF 30 gives you the
best bang for your buck. If I’m not wearing an SPF moisturiser, I have a facial
sunscreen that I use (Coola Cucumber SPF 30 Matte Finish Facial Sunscreen. I got it in a sample size and loved it enough to buy!). At
the very least, I make sure that before I leave the house, I’ve done my face,
neck, chest, and hands. The hands seem to be forgotten so often, but they
experience a lot of wear as well. My grandmother said to me that you can always
tell a woman’s age by looking at her hands, so I’ve been very careful to keep
mine protected. If you can manage to find a double use product that has SPF,
that’s great, if not, layer it on.
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| Revlon Photoready Mascara, Available at Drugstores |
We all have those days where we don’t have the time, or the
effort, to pull off a full face of makeup. Even if you have to leave the house
in a hurry, a couple of swipes of the mascara wand and you are instantly more
put together. It’s an ideal look for a quick sprint out the door, whether to a
last minute meeting or heading to the grocery. If you pick up a flexible
water-proof formula, you’re ready for any kind of weather or occasion.
Those are my three must haves! Let me know what yours are!