The temperature is rising, the birds are chirping and you feel that sunshine on your face. With the warm weather upon us, our beauty routines tend to lighten up - in fact, spring is the perfect season to experiment with new ways to keep yourself looking fresh.
1. Face Mist
A hydrating facial mist serum spray is a must-have for fresh-ups, especially if you’re busy and always on the go. It doesn’t get easier than making your spritz, spritz, spritz on your face whenever you want to wake up your face and invigorate your senses. Instantly refresh and re-energize your skin anytime with this lightweight, oil-free, and alcohol-free quick-drying mist, while simultaneously treating your complexion to long-term anti-aging benefits. Can be used under or over your makeup.
Pro tip: Stash one of these in your purse, on your desk and on your vanity. You’ll use it all the time — I promise.
2. Brighten Your Eyes
You might not realize how much having tired eyes can affect your overall appearance. If you’ve been staring at a screen for a long time or have fallen victim to allergy season, it’ll show in your eyes: They can take on a dull and/or irritated appearance, not to mention that they can also feel super dry. Keep a brightening eye cream and eye drops handy. A couple of drops of moisturizing, gentle eye drops will instantly bring your peepers back to that bright-eyed-and-bushy-tailed state. I always have one of these in my purse and one on my desk because I can’t stand the way my eyes look after a long day and how they feel.
3. Give Your Lips a Treatment
Whether or not you’re a lipstick lover, it’s easy for your puckers to get chapped, dry and flaky. This is not cute. Keep your lips moisturized with a lip balm. Steer clear from wax-based products. Our skin cannot absorb any wax. We wax our cars to keep moisture away so why wax our lips? Lip products that contain wax will only build up a barrier on your skin and do not let any hydration or moisture through. Don't forget to exfoliate once or twice a week. You’ll instantly have super smooth, hydrated lips that are ready for anything - including your ultimate red lip.
4. Do the Bend-and-Flip
You probably already know about the bend and snap, but have you heard of the bend and flip? It’s a great hack when your locks are lifeless and in need of a little love but you don’t have time to re-style. Start by brushing your hair as you normally would. Then, flip your head over so your hair is pointing toward the ground. Give it an upside-down brushing from root to tip and then FLIP over! Your hair will look a little crazy at this point. Give it some oomph at the roots by zhushing it with your fingers, and then lightly smooth it out with the brush.
5. Whiten Your Teeth
Having a white and bright smile is key to looking fresh. Even if you’re not at home, you can give your mouth a little rinse with a whitening mouthwash. I know what you’re thinking: Am I supposed to carry around a big container of mouthwash with me? No! Put a couple of capfuls into a travel-sized bottle and toss it in your purse or in your desk drawer. Do a couple of swishes whenever you want to freshen your breath, whiten your teeth and refresh your mouth.
Sara was born and raised in the Czech Republic. In 2012, she moved to the US and worked many jobs but never felt fulfilled, which lead her to share her story and her passion for fitness (former fitness professional), nutrition tips (vegan) and makeup. She is also a new mom. Sara and her husband welcomed their baby boy in June 2020.
Sara is a makeup junkie at heart and decided to start her own business to help women look and feel their best. She loves supporting other business moms feel beautiful inside and out as they work to create their own destinies.
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