January 15, 2015 - By Christine
As most resolutions seem to slip through the cracks, we’ve put together 10 ESSENTIAL BEAUTY TIPS you won’t want to let go. This is your year, this is the year to feel your best, look your greatest, and live your life to the fullest. It’s time to step up your beauty game and take a look at our simple Savvy resolutions that will leave you feeling great.
1) Embrace Your Natural Texture
The more natural the better. This year it’s time to embrace your true self and highlight your natural beauty. Stop rejecting and start celebrating you! Use earth toned products that enhance your look without taking away form your natural self.
2) Invest in Good Tools
It is not essential to buy the most expensive, but make sure to take some time and do some extra research on that new straightener, blow dryer, or curling iron. These products can really damage your hair. Not only are the right tools essential for beautiful, smooth, lasting hair but ensuring the use proper protective formula will help to enhance this.
3) Remove Your Makeup Before Bed
You owe it to your skin that has been taking it all day long, to wash it and leave it feeling fresh. This is the time to remove all your make up that usually builds up and causes clogged pores, dry skin, acne, and breakouts. The key word here is “beauty sleep” and in order for that to be possible it’s up to YOU to ensure you are clean before bed. Our Savvy favourite is the equate beauty linethat contains all the essential products at the best quality for the best price. For those lazy nights, keep cleansing wipes in your nightstand table so there are no excuses to leave those cosmetic remains!
4) Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Did you know you should be cleaning your brushes every two weeks? With a clean brush, you will see less break outs and better application. This is both an essential and simple element to work into your beauty routine. Simply apply your makeup one morning and wash your brush with your favourite shampooand facial wash. Lay it down on a towel for the day and over night, and wake up to fresh new brushes that will leave your face glowing.
5) Use Sunscreen Daily
Want to stay young longer, then protect your delicate skin and wear everyday sunscreen. Leaving your complexion unprotected from sun exposure is one of the leading causes of aging. All you need to succeed in accomplishing this resolution is to simply switch out a basic facial moisturizer for one with SPF coverage. Our savvy favourite is the Rite Aid Renewal daily moisturizer (Light Tint) with SPF 30 that can be found at your local Walmart.
6) Get Regular Trims
Try getting a trim every 3-4 months. This will help keep your hair looking fresh and aid with split ends, dried-out tips and help your hair grow faster! Next time you visit your salon, ask your stylist when they recommend for you to come back and book your next appointment to keep you on track.
7) Change Your Part
Switch up your hairstyle for free! Have you been wearing the same part for as long as you can remember? It’s time to change up that part and create a whole new look. Best part is, if you don’t like the way it looks, you can always switch back!
8) Organize Your Products
This year, make it a goal to clean up and organize your makeup products — after all, they deserve a little tender, love and care. This will help you to be able to transport them easily and keep them clean, allowing them to last longer. Tip: try and find a clear organizer that will allow you to see every single item in your stash.
9) Treat your body right!
Drink more water– in fact drink half your body weight in ounces! Eat right and exercise. Do something physical for 30 minutes everyday- Instead of saying you’ll lose 10 pounds this year, set a goal to look and feel more fit. Being active for 30 minutes daily can mean walking, running, dancing, swimming, lifting or even jumping. You will not only notice your body looking better but feel more alive every day!
10) Get Your Beauty Sleep
Although we’ve said it before, try and get that 8 hour of sleep every night! The closer you can get to hitting that eight-hour goal, the more likely your skin is to be radiant, clear and fresh come morning. To step up your game even further, take advantage of the time by applying before-bed products that need an extended, uninterrupted amount of time to work their magic. Try out our savvy favourite Rite Aid Renewal Intensive Night Cream found at your local Walmart.
With these 10 simple savvy tips for the new year you will see and feel even better than you ever did in 2015! It starts now and it starts with you. Stay beautiful, stay you!