Summer has creeped in and it’s time to relax and to recharge! With all the free time around why not go for a natural beauty makeover over vacation? So here is the first part to the whole series of beauty and fashion tips for the Summer!
PART ONE: Let’s start with SKIN CARE.
In hot weather you really do not want blotchy foundation and layers and layers of makeup all over your face, so you should go for a…
a) tinted moisturizer
many people, especially all over youtube, many gurus and everyday people have been gushing about Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, but for teens like myself I will introduce the oil-free version.
oil-free tinted moisturizer spf 20
$42.00
attributes:
Moisturizing 
Facedescription:
Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer is a sheer, lightweight, buildable foundation that can be worn by all skin types but especially those with acne prone, sensitive or oily skin.
In Style Best Beauty Buy – Best Tinted Moisturizer – April 2008
details:
- Hydrating, oil-free formula softens skin offering a healthy glow
- Helps to prevent excess oil from setting on the surface of the skin
- Controls oil breakthrough while providing hydration to prevent dryness
- Buildable coverage for those hard-to-cover places
- Offers further protection from UVB rays and harmful effects of the environment with an SPF 20
- Ideal for troubled skin
- 1.7 fl. oz./50ml
usage:
- Apply to clean skin and use an outward and downward motion – be careful not to pull the skin
- Can be worn with or without Foundation Primer
- To maintain a dewy finish: set Tinted Moisturizer with a small amount of Translucent Loose Powder using the Powder Brush
- For a matte finish: set Tinted Moisturizer with Translucent Loose Powder using the Velour Puff
ingredients:
- (Nude, Porcelain, Sand, Fawn, Almond, Tan, Walnut): Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Water (Aqua), Disiloxane, PEG -30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Squalane, Laryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnammate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearrate, Disodium Edta, PPG-15, Stearyl Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. (May Contain) +/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499).
comes in:
- porcelain
- nude
- bisque
- sand
- fawn
- tan
go check out the other tinted moisturizer’s by Laura Mercier and also check out the customer reviews:
http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Tinted-Moisturizer_Oil-Free-Tinted-Moisturizer-SPF-20-_prod210062_sku110086
b) sunscreen
is a MUST, remember to look for SPF’s in cosmetics.
c) facials+cleansing
since you won’t be wanting to pile on alot of makeup, go for naturally beautiful skin, if you stick to it and cleanse thoroughly and not forgetting time-to-time facials, you will be able to achieve that no problem.
cleansing:
from usage I really recommend St.Ives products this summer because it is refreshing and REALLY WORKS.
the cleansers do their job well in refreshing the skin and really cleaning out dead skin cells for a nice, clean glow, while the scrubs really target the harsh blemish/acne spots, getting down even to the blackheads.
* Remember to cleanse atleast twice a day, use clean hands to cleanse face- wash hands thoroughly before cleansing, use circular motions
facials:
for cheap facials, take Michelle Phan’s advice and try the Ice cube and seaweed/sushi facials!
Ice:
Seaweed/sushi:
d) moisturizing+hydrating
even though you may not think your skin is dry enough to need moisturizing, it is important to keep your skin in touch which moisturizing items.
If you are in touch with the Korean cosmetic brand Missha, I really recommend their Super Aqua line of items. It works well with younger skin and I have come to like it as well.
http://www.misshaus.com/
If not the Missha products, Clinique products are always refreshing and clean.
REMEMBER to drink lots of water to hydrate your skin!
Step 1
Exfoliation is the engine of skin renewal. Why Clinique’s dermatologist-developed Clarifying Lotion is the difference-maker. It releases dulling surface flakes to reveal clearer, smoother skin—perfectly prepped for moisture. Optimizes cell turnover. Uncovers skin’s natural radiance. A gentle “tingle” tells you it’s working. Custom-fit to skin type in Mild, Very Dry to Dry, Dry Combination, Combination Oily and Oily Skin formulas.
Step 2
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion w/ Pump
Step 3 of Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care System. Moisturize with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion–clinically formulated to give every skin the “drink” it needs. Use after cleansing and exfoliating, wherever skin feels dry.
$31.00
Step 3
Acne Solutions Post Blemish Formula Spot treatment gently fades marks and discolourations left by acne blemishes. Oil-free.  Apply daily after cleansing, alone or under makeup.   Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Starter Kit |
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*Cosmogirl suggests:
If there are blemishes you’d like to treat directly…
1) apply toner
2) flatten the blemish with and ice-cube wrapped in tissue for ONLY 1 minute- if more, would case redness
3) then finally apply spot treatment
THAT’S ENOUGH FOR NOW, BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ON SKIN CARE PLEASE LEAVE COMMENT!
AND FOR A BONUS, HERE IS 2NE1′s BEAUTY INTERVIEWS with COSMO, TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH, if you ever wondered anyway *^^*
#1: DARA
IN THE WHITE BOX IN RIGHT CORNER
NOTE: THE BOLDED TERMS ARE THE ONES THEY FILLED OUT THE UN BOLDED IS JUST WHAT WAS ALREADY THERE FOR THEM
PARK SANDARA
1 I think that my eyes are the prettiest.
2 I think that a female is the most beautiful after a shower or after washing their face.
3 My self beauty care secret that I will only reveal on COSMO is applying lots of moisturizer.
4 For my skin I cleanse thoroughly and do facials.
5 From the moment I was born, the most hard-core diet I have ever went on is not happened yet.
6 In a day I drink 1.5L of water and in a day I exercise atleast 1 hour.
7 For my figure the exercise I enjoy is aerobics and ab workouts.
8 When I put on makeup the part I take most care in are my eyes.
9 I cannot go out without applying lip balm.
10 The look I want to go for this summer is using mascara to make eyes pop, the pretty eye look.
11 If there’s a male I like and want to look good infront of him I must apply pink blush (to look lovable)
12 If anyone wants to achieve my pretty eye makeup they should use Etude eyeliner and mascara ^.^
GONG MINZY/MINJI
1 I think that my butt is the prettiest.
2 I think that a female is the most beautiful when they become a mother.
3 My self beauty care secret that I will only reveal on COSMO is drinking lots of water and using facials/face masks before going to sleep.
4 For my skin I always apply sunscreen.
5 From the moment I was born, the most hard-core diet I have ever went on is nothing, but I have the guts to go hard-core.
6 In a day I drink 2L of water and in a day I exercise atleast 2 hours.
7 For my figure the exercise I enjoy is training regularly with our trainer and planned exercises.
8 When I put on makeup the part I take most care in are my skin.
9 I cannot go out without applying BB Cream.
10 The look I want to go for this summer is the “aquatic” look.
11 If there’s a male I like and want to look good infront of him I must apply a pink tint.
2 I think that a female is the most beautiful after washing her face.
3 My self beauty care secret that I will only reveal on COSMO is drinking lots of water.
4 For my skin I cleanse.
5 From the moment I was born, the most hard-core diet I have ever went on is when I only drank water for 3 days straight.
6 In a day I drink 2L of water and in a day I exercise atleast 2 hours.
7 For my figure the exercise I enjoy is sit-ups.
8 When I put on makeup the part I take most care in are my eyes.
9 The look I want to go for this summer is the barely-there, “transparent” look.
10 If there’s a male I like and want to look good infront of him I must apply eyeliner.
CL CHAE RIN
1 I think that my lips are the prettiest.
2 I think that a female is the most beautiful when they smile/laugh.
3 My self beauty care secret that I will only reveal on COSMO is H2O.
4 For my skin I drink alot of water.
5 From the moment I was born, the most hard-core diet I have ever went on is right now.
6 In a day I drink 2L of water and in a day I exercise atleast 2 hours.
7 For my figure the exercise I enjoy is training regularly with our trainer.
8 When I put on makeup the part I take most care in are my eyes.
9 The look I want to go for this summer is the barely-there “transparent” look (to make my skin look good).
10 If there’s a male I like and want to look good infront of him I must apply a tint.
THE END OF THE SKIN CARE VERSION OF YOUR SUMMER BEAUTY GUIDE!
-BEAUTYFYING FANY
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