The Seven Deadly Beauty Sins sounds ominous, doesn't it? The following list was compiled by Hannah Davies of the Journal (a British newspaper), along with my recommendations for redemption:
1. Untamed brows: Eyebrows frame the face, so you should be performing regular brow maintenance. Regular plucking or waxing is needed and if brows are sparce or unruly, MAC Eyebrows may be the solution.
2. Forgetting to moisturize: Winter or summer, dry or oily, you should be incorporating a moisturizer into your skin care regimen daily. Boots No.7 Advanced Hydration Day Fluid is a good choice.
3. Heat damage: If you are using a blow dryer, flatiron, curling iron--whatever--you need to be protecting your hair from heat damage. Sedu Smoothing Heat Protecting Boost or the Chi Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray are good choices.
4. Foundation issues: Streaking/blotchy foundation can be solved with one product--primer. If you want your foundation to look flawless, you must use a primer. My go-to primer is the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. I also like (and own) the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.
5. Neglected feet: I just talked about the importance of taking care of your feet this week. If you missed it, check this article out.
6. Dehydration: Nothing is as essential to good skin as staying hydrated. Listen to your mother--drink your water!
7. Nails: Having well groomed nails is important. For cuticles, read my review of Solar Oil; if nail biting is a problem, try Mavala Stop, which is nail biting deterrent.
And, of course, I have to add one more to the list, making it the Eight Deadly Beauty Sins. You must wear sunscreen daily. Not only for it's anti-aging benefits, but to protect against skin cancer. Find one you like (here are a few of my recs) and in 2008 make sunscreen part of your daily beauty routine.
(Photo credit: News.com.au)
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