Is your gray winter complexion getting you down? Or maybe a winter get-away has given you a glow your not ready to say goodbye to just yet – whatever your skin predicament, this time of year is always tough on the skin.
Rather than focusing on the usual products that slough off our dry skin, I have decided to share some make-up tricks that I use on models who (just like us) get dull flaky skin in the winter and need immediate help to glow in front of the camera.
Here are my top 3 picks for products that really cheat the camera (and naked eye) into thinking the skin has never been neglected or had a bad day ever:
1 Clarins Beauty Flash Balm – an old favorite of mine. When applied to clean skin just before foundation, it really does create radiance in a flash! This creamy balm claims to tighten and brighten the skin, but from my experience it allows the foundation to sink into its moisture base creating flawless foundation even on the most difficult of dry skins.
2 New Cid Cosmetics – i-prime foundation primer. I love this primer and come rain or shine I add equal parts to my foundation every day before applying it to my face. It makes your foundation last longer and look flawless no matter how neglected your skin is looking underneath.
3 Lulu’s Time Bomb Youth Juice – Throw your hands up and shout - The secret to this little gem is mixing equal parts with your regular moisturizer – just a drop of each is necessary to really boost the skin’s moisture levels. This is particularly great on dry/ageing skin. Allow it to sink into the skin for 5-10 minutes before applying your foundation – just enough time to brush your teeth or finish your cup of tea.
