Prepping for events like The Oscars 2018 is not for the fainthearted. All of the celebrities adorning the red carpet train for weeks to get their bodies in tip-top shape, in addition to days of preparation to bestow their hair and skin that all-important glowy red-carpet-ready skin.
Oscars 2018: How to Slay Red-Carpet-Ready Skin
As an award-winning beauty founder, crafting products and beauty rituals to support flawless skin to inspire confidence has always been imperative to me. What we put on our skin is just as important as what we put in our bodies. We must use high-quality skincare to nurture our skin. Superior skincare doesn’t necessarily mean expensive – it’s how effective the combination of intelligent ingredients are to achieve visible improvements to the epidermis.
It’s essential to invest the time in daily skin care rituals which are upgraded seasonally for red-carpet-ready skin all-year-round.
#1 Tackle problem skin.
If you struggle with problem skin, contact a reputable dermatologist. They can suggest products tailored to your specific skin type to banish breakouts and redness for smooth, plumper looking skin.
#2 Double cleanse, daily!
Double cleansing every evening is possibly one of the most influential yet uncomplicated beauty secrets. The first cleanse removes dirt and pollutants; the second cleanse removes makeup and excess oil which otherwise builds up, blocking pores and causing breakouts. Double cleansing is critical to help minimize and prevent adult acne and other problem skin issues.
#3 Out with the old, in with the new!
Exfoliate at least twice a week to remove dead skin cells and debris for a luminous complexion – step-up exfoliation during the summer months to gently polish away damaged dead skin cells. I love the Lumière de Vie® Volcanic Exfoliating Mask – I use it at least once a week to purge my skin of toxins and reveal a more youthful, dewy glow.
#4 Make facials your new BFF!
Monthly professional facials help deep clean pores to extract blockages which otherwise contribute to pesky breakouts and unhappy skin. Use a high-caliber intensely moisturizing face mask 1-2 times per week to deeply nourish and repair for squeaky clean skin and minimized pores. I’m LOVING the new Lumière de Vie® Moisture Intense Sheet Masque – my skin feels hydrated, plump and happy!
#5 Eliminate breakouts!
The right skincare significantly reduces breakouts, but hormones can be troublemakers with a habit of making us breakout at inconvenient times. If you suffer a last-minute pimple eruption and don’t have time to visit your dermatologist for a cortisone shot, blend water and aspirin to create a magical DIY paste which helps reduce redness and swelling.
#6 Dispel dark, puffy circles.
Lymphatic drainage helps reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Use a gentle eye cream daily to keep your delicate eye area moisturized in addition to a fridge-chilled eye mask to reduce swelling.
#7 Bub-bye wrinkles!
Deeply moisturize skin and treat with a fast-acting serum before applying makeup to soften fine lines and wrinkles. My Lumière de Vie® Needle-Free Serum is my go-to beauty on the go superhero!
#8 Be picky with your makeup.
Your makeup will be cocooning your skin most days – use only high-quality products which won’t block your pores or irritate your skin. Get into using a superior primer to achieve complexion perfection, and don’t forget to wash your makeup brushes twice a month!
