The Art of Glowing – Discover the New Dewy You
BY LILI MUNTEAN
October 20, 2023
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Our daily lives can be busy, stressful, and often filled with pollutants. Personally, I’ve been striving to create a balanced environment for myself, but it hasn’t been an easy task lately. So, how can you find a formula that works?
Well, just as you invest time in your work, your passions, and all the things you love, you should also invest time in yourself. No excuses, just a straightforward schedule, which you will follow diligently, treating it as if it were a job that pays you money. While it may not bring you monetary rewards, it will reward you with more years of life and a refreshed, youthful version of yourself. This rejuvenation will refuel you, enabling you to excel in other areas of your life while looking and feeling great.
With that said, we’re all curious about the secret to staying youthful. We’ll start with self-care, self-love, and self-acceptance, and now we can delve into the details.
A Healthy and Balanced Formula for Youthfulness:
We’ll discuss the elements mentioned above in separate articles at a later time. Today, our focus is on the products that have worked for me and can help you achieve that sought-after effortless dewy look.
Lili’s during her evening skincare routine
The Morning Routine:
Mornings are not just about your facial routine; they are an opportunity to nurture your inner glow. The products you’re about to use will provide the extra boost you need to stay fabulous. Today, we’ll only go through the facial routine, while the broader morning routine will be discussed in a future post, emphasizing health and wellness.
Most of us are accustomed to using a facial cleanser in the mornings, but what if we took a different approach? Strong cleansers in the morning can harshly affect the beneficial natural oils, the skin barrier, and the healthy pH balance.
Considering my fairly sensitive skin and the numerous products I’ve tried over the years, there are a few things that have helped me maintain clarity and avoid breakouts.
Mornings begin with a light natural rose water facial spray, and if desired, you can gently pat your face dry with a towel. Always be attuned to your skin’s needs. If you find it necessary to wash your face in the mornings, a gentle cleanser is recommended.
Next, I like to mix several serums and creams in the palm of my hand and apply them to my face and neck.
The penultimate step includes the COSRX snail mucin serum, followed by a few mists of the Caudalie Beauty Elixir. On certain days, after the aforementioned steps, I also enjoy using a jade roller that I keep in the freezer.
As the final step, during the week, I add a touch of blush, a simple cat eye, and mascara. I’ve decided to confidently embrace my skin, allowing it to breathe more, and it’s looking much better than before I started this routine. Full makeup is now reserved for specific occasions.
The Evening Routine:
In my evening routine, the first step involves using Micellar Water to remove any traces of makeup, followed by a preferred tea tree facial cleanser. Being someone with sensitive and combination skin, I’ve long been a fan of tea tree oil. In the evenings, I aim to thoroughly cleanse my skin to ensure it’s free of impurities before applying any products.
Additionally, a few times a week, I indulge in different types of masks. For instance, I opt for a mud mask during the week, and on other evenings, I use various rescue, relief, and repair masks.
Following this, I combine my niacinamide serum with a night cream, occasionally incorporating a night mask. I also add a few drops of Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, mixing them in the palm of my hand before applying the mixture all over my face and neck, gently massaging it into the skin. Next, I use an eye cream, followed by my COSRX serum, and conclude with a couple of mists of Caudalie Beauty Elixir. This completes my evening routine.
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