My 5 Minute Makeup Routine
Tyra Banks did a 5 minute makeup routine on the Tyra Show. Below is my 5 minute makeup routine. Feel free to post yours too!
Step 1
Start with clean skin that has already been moisturized. Dot concealer under the eyes and around the nose. Blend.
Time needed: 1 minute
Step 2
Brush your eyebrows upwards and fill in any sparse areas with a pencil/eyebrow powder.
Time needed: 1 minute
Step 3
Line your eyes.
Time needed: 30 seconds
Step 4
Curl your lashes and apply 2-3 coats of mascara.
Time needed: 1 minute
Step 5
Apply blush onto your apples and highlight your t-zone.
Time needed: 1 minute
Step 6
Apply your favorite lip gloss.
Time needed: 30 seconds
The 5-Step Asian Skincare Routine
Ever wondered why most Asian women have flawless skin that never seems to age? Besides our *awesome* good genes and a different diet, we practice a skincare regimen, known as the 5-step skincare regimen, religiously. Basically it consists of the following 5 steps:
Step 1: Double Cleansing
Double cleansing is crucial in maintaining great skin because makeup can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. This step consists of removing your makeup with a cleansing oil followed by a gentle cleanser (usually a foam wash or creamy cleanser) to remove any residue. Check this out to find out more about cleansing oils.
What I Use: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
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Dry Skin Regime
Someone wanted me to post my skincare regime so here it is. FYI, I have dry, sensitive skin with freckles. I hardly break out but I do get a zit or two occasionally.
AM
* MAC Fast Response Eye Cream
* Oil of Olay Hydrating Beauty Fluid
* Coppertone WaterBabies Sunscreen Lotion Spray
PM
* Ponds Bare & Repair Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover
* Ponds Daily Exfoliating Cleanser
* Witch Hazel
* Benefit Eyecon
* Oil of Olay Hydrating Beauty Fluid or DHC Extra Nighttime Moisture if my skin is extra dry
Tips
If you have dry skin, you might also want to try doing the following:
* Exfoliate once to twice a week to get rid of flakes. I love MAC’s Microfine Refinisher.
* Use those Asian hydrating paper masks once to twice a week. Kose, Kanebo and Shisedo all make good masks.
* Drink a lot of water.
* Put some rosewater extract into a spray bottle and mist on your face regularly.
* Take vitamin E pills.
* Carry a jar of Vaseline with you. It works on any dry spots.
Updated Regime (9/14/06)
AM
* DHC Q10 Eye Cream
* Easy Care Milky Lotion for Dry Skin
* Biotherm Sunfitness Gel Cream with SPF 15
PM
* Ponds Bare & Repair Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover
* Kose Softymo Super-cleansing Oil
* Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser
* DHC Q10 Eye Cream
* Nivea Visage Aqua Sensation Moisturizing Gel-Cream
