We're still in early February, and there will be plenty of time for you to embrace a better, healthier and more wholesome beauty routine…
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The start of a new year is an exciting time to make lifestyle changes and adding makeup resolutions to your list is a smart way to begin. It's never too late to pick up better habits when it comes to your makeup or skincare practices. From promising to practice on creating the sharpest winged eyeliner look to making sure to clean your makeup brushes and tools regularly, there are plenty of options. New Year’s resolutions are fun to make, but often difficult to keep. Luckily, in the beauty world there are a few simple tweaks and adjustments you can make to your regime that will benefit your skin and makeup routine. If you need some help getting your makeup resolutions together, we have a few ideas that may grab your interest. We're still in early February, and there will be plenty of time for you to embrace a better, healthier and more wholesome beauty routine…
Up your self-care regimen: If there’s one thing that you must learn, it is to take good care of yourself in 2021. It could be something very small that you do for yourself once in the entire day, but making time for yourself is all that you need to focus on.
You need to approach beauty like you would working out. For instance, going to the gym for one intense sweat session isn’t going to change your entire health and fitness, much like a facial or a single use of a moisturiser isn’t going to change your skin forever. You need to be consistent and develop a routine that you can actually stick to. Your skin will love you if you have a luxury salon facial once a month. If you have a cleanser, exfoliator, serum, moisturiser, and mask then you can just as easily do it at home too.
Swap to sustainable: One thing to do is to make your routine more sustainable. When picking out environmentally friendly cosmetics, it isn’t just about what’s inside the bottle. You need to think about the packaging too. In 2021, be on the lookout for skincare with sustainable packaging, with boxes and bottles that are recyclable and products that are grey water safe and good for the environment. It’s easy to rely on cotton pads and makeup wipes, but there are sustainable alternatives out there. For example, you can buy reusable cotton pads, and you can get into the routine of not using makeup wipes.
Wear SPF: If you haven’t been wearing SPF on the daily, this should be your resolution for 2021. It's important to create a daily habit of wearing SPF all year around, no matter the weather, your skin colour or tone. Using SPF daily helps prevent premature aging, skin pigmentation, premature wrinkles and fine lines – and above all, helps protect against harmful UVA & UVB rays.
Play with makeup: A touch of blush, brighter lip, or some sun-kissed powder, if it makes you feel a little happier do it as a New Year resolution treat for yourself. It’s also a great idea to push your makeup boundaries this year. Have fun and experiment more with makeup. It doesn’t have to be that crazy, it can just be about trying a new lip colour, adding more colour to your eyeshadow or try a new makeup technique!
Wear more colour: Instead of always reaching for nude lipstick shades and classic black mascara, switch things up with colourful options to embrace the new and improved you. To mix up your eye makeup, sweep on a few coats of a coloured mascara, like the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Washable Bold Eye Mascara in Deep Violet to thicken and build your lashes with intense volume and score a gorgeous purple shade. Rock a bold lipstick, like the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Matte-ly In Love, which offers a true red shade with rich hydration for a smooth pout.
Switch up your brow look: From thin, plucked brows to thick, filled-in brows and natural lashes to falsies, we have seen a surge in brow and lash beauty trends in the 2000’s. One of the best makeup resolutions to try is switching up your eyebrow look. In fact, feathered brows are the on-trend look that YouTubers and Tik Tokers love. It’s all about brushing up your brows to sport a natural look, which you should note is totally easy to master. You can get the job done with the L’Oréal Paris Unbelievabrow Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel, which works to fill and thicken your brows for long-lasting wear. Start with clean brows and fill in sparse areas with the brow gel. Outline your shape with an angled brush and comb through with a spoolie.
Clean your makeup brushes more: When it comes to makeup resolutions, cleaning your makeup brushes should be high on your list. Dirty makeup brushes don't work as well and they can also become a breeding ground for bacteria that can take a toll on your complexion. You should aim to wash all other brushes every other week and if you wash as you go, it won’t become a chore. Trust us, your makeup and skin will thank you later.
Try new makeup trends: Trying out new makeup trends is one of the most important New Year’s resolutions to make. It’s easy to get into the habit of wearing the same look - with the same products every day - so make a promise to yourself that 2021 will be the year of stepping out of your comfort zone. Experiment with the feline eyes look that uses blue eyeshadow to emulate a dramatic cat eye shape or the negative space cut crease trend that relies on eyeliner to define the shape of your eyes and leave a blank space in the middle – it’s all up to you.
