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| J. Lo radiates "The Glow." In fact, she inspired the term. |
The first, most important thing you must have in order to "glow" is a clear, healthy complexion. It's really not that hard with proper care and the right products. If you have bad skin problems, see your dermatologist--otherwise, follow these tips to get clear skin in about a week.
Cleansing: Wash your face when you first get up with an antibacterial cleanser (like gentle hand soap) or a special cleanser just for your face, like Clean & Clear Continuous Control. Make sure you're gentle, and pat your face gently instead of rubbing the towel too hard.
Moisturizing: Use an oil-free moisturizer, preferably with sunscreen. I use Mary Kay oil control lotion. It adds moisture but no slippery feeling like body lotion--DON'T use body lotion on your face! The fragrance will irritate the delicate skin.
Acne treatment: I use Acnomel, which costs about $11, which you can find in drugstores. Wal-Mart doesn't carry this product. So far, I've found it's the only thing that works; I've tried Clearasil and other pimple creams, but they just don't dry out a zit like Acnomel. It's totally a miracle. Blot it on your blemishes lightly, because it will make your makeup clump.
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| Britney shines at the 2001 Video Music Awards |
Makeup is very important in adding to your glow, even if you have very good skin. Unless you have a darker complexion, you need extra help to make your skin look shimmery and healthy. Here's what I do.
Foundation: I swear by CoverGirl's Clean Makeup. It's probably the cheapest kind you can get, but it works for me. The only nerve-racking part is picking the color you want. At the drugstore, no one can help you with your coloring so the purchasing of foundation can be hit-or-miss. If you don't trust yourself, I advise going to a beauty counter at a department store. Just be prepared to spend between $30 and $60 on your foundation makeup. (Yikes, I know!)
Anyways, so use your slightly moistened fingers to smooth the foundation evenly all over your face. Blend extra makeup over uneven areas. The water mixed with the foundation prevents it from looking dry and cakey. You can also use moisturizer. I like to sometimes add a bit of shimmer to my face with a highlighter stick from Maybelline, on my cheeks, so it makes me look more tan.
Blush: The most important part of looking fresh and glowing is blush! You just have to have color and glow in your cheeks. It makes you look alive and radiant. You can choose from a rose-colored blush for a gentle brush of color, or a bronzey-pink for a tan, beach-like glow. Whichever suits your fancy! I wear Maybelline's Cool Effect Blush in Frozen Daquiri (the bronzey-pink, with lots of shimmer) and I just love it. The liquid has a nice feel, and you can blend it better. To apply powder blush, smile and brush it in backward strokes up your cheekbones on the apples of your cheeks. Same goes for a liquid or stick, just rub it in with your fingers, and you're good to go.
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| Mandy has the glow. |
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