We have now entered Phase 1 of the post-circuit breaker period. Even though most of us continue to work from home, still, the start of this new chapter is a good time to refresh ourselves with a little beauty prepper-upper. Because when you look fab, you’re more likely to be raring to go.
Here’s what you can do to look brighter, more energised and on-the-ball.
1. Show Off a Fresh Complexion
Out with the old, in with the new! All that time spent at home plus laziness with our skincare routine equals a buildup of dull, rough skin. To tackle this CB-hangover, clear out dead skin and accumulated gunk in pores with an exfoliating mask or a home peel treatment.
Kose Sekkisei Clear Whitening Mask, $35
Philosophy The Microdelivery Resurfacing Peel Set, $109
2. Brighten and Highlight
No holiday glow? Fake it with products like brightening sunscreens, dewy-skin primers, shimmer powder and highlighters that lend your complexion an all-over radiance. Even if half your face is obscured by a mask, you can still spotlight specific parts of the face like the top of cheekbones, browbones and the temples.
Biore UV Tone Up UV Milk, SPF50/PA++++, $15.50
Laneige Skin Veil Base SPF23/PA++ in Pure Violet
Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder, $79
3. Play Up Your Eyes
Since the eyes are the only key feature that can be seen over a face mask, make sure they stand out. Simply lining them will make them look instantly more defined and awake. Or have fun trying out different dos like cat-eyes, wingtips, smoky eyes and retro doll eyes (think Twiggy’s iconic ’60s look).
Maybelline Hyper Tight Liner, $20.90
4. Experiment with Colours
Make eyes pop with bold or unexpected makeup colours. The trick to not looking clownish is to apply sparingly – a dash at the outer corner of eyes, a subtle strip along the lashline, or a light wash over eyelids.
Etude House Play Color Eye Rose Bomb Palette, $43.90
Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vo. 3, $115
Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil, $36
5. Groom Your Brows
Neat, well-defined arches frame your eyes and tie your whole look together. Those blessed with thick brows can simply keep them tidy with a coat of clear brow gel. If your brows are on the sparse side, fill them in with brow powder or a fine-tipped brow pencil. Light or milky brown shades tend to have a more natural, subtle effect.
Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil
Kate Designing Eyebrow 3D, $20.50
6. Have Fun with Hair Accessories
Don’t forget about your crowning glory. A pretty hairband, an embellished clip, an old-school barrette – a well-placed hair accessory can be an instant fixes for bad hair day.
Korean Style Pearl Hair Barrettes, $2.19 each
Korean Twist Knot Hairband, $5.89
Retro Lace Cloth Wide Hairband, $12.49
So there you have it, 6 beauty tips for a fresh restart post-Circuit Breaker!
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