MANILA, Philippines - As trends come and go, there are a few that will stay and become timeless. One is the no-makeup look – perfect for women who need an easy beauty routine to start the day.
On September 15, beauty expert Agoo Bengzon and skincare expert Cricelda Rescober attended the #PondsNoMakeupLook Workshop to share the secret to perfecting the no makeup look.
To start the discussion, Agoo shared how the no makeup look has become a global trend.
"The no makeup look started in Fashion Week. The designers sent down their models wearing very minimal makeup. while this is very unusual for Fashion Week, the audience actually liked it as it provided a fresher look to the models," she said.
The thing about the no makeup look is that it is easy to achieve.
“The no makeup look highlights what you already have,” said Agoo.
“The key is to look effortless, which indeed starts with great skin. Great skin builds confidence, and more important, creates a good impression, she added.”
So how do you have great skin?
Rescober said a great skin should look healthy and flawless. It should also be well moisturized and protected from harmful elements such as dirt and sun.
Aside from having a healthy lifestyle such as sleeping for at least eight hours a day, drinking a lot of water and exercising daily, it is important to have a daily habit of doing skin care regimen to have great skin.
Here's an easy and effective skin care regimen you can follow:
Cleanse
You have to look for a cleanser that does not dry out your skin, because the process of cleansing itself can strip your skin off its natural moisture. Look for a gel cleanser that is mild, like the Pond’s Pearl Cleansing Gel. Infused with the Pond’s Pearl Essence, it uses an oxygenated formula to effectively lighten and cleanse without drying the skin at all. As compared to a soap, a gel-based cleanser has higher molecular content and is more suitable for acne-prone skin.
Moisturize
After cleansing, the next step is moisturizing. Moisturizing replenishes the natural moisture that has been stripped off your skin during the cleansing process. Use a refreshing emulsion that goes deep within the skin to lighten dark spots and smoothen pores.
Given that hyperpigmentation is one of women's biggest skin concern, opt for a moisturizer with active whitening formula and vitamin B3.
Protect and Conceal
Most women only use SPF when going to the beach, but it should not be the case. Agoo said that even the light in your room or computer screen releases UV rays that can harm your skin. Therefore, SPF is a must even on a cloudy day. Dr. Rescober advises women to use a multitasker, a skin care product that can both conceal and protect like Pond’s BB+ Cream, a 2-in-1 whitening skincare and makeup product that provides ample sun protection with SPF30. As the ultimate mutitasker, it covers dark spots while whitening the skin from within.
Enhance
After cleansing, moisturizing and protecting, you may now apply few makeup products to enhance your features. Use an eyebrow pencil to define the angles on your face and a light pink cheek blush to provide a soft glow on your cheeks. Lastly, make your lips as smooth as your face. Happy Skin especially created the #NoMakeupLook Lippie to add a for thealthy pop of color while moisturizing and smoothening the lips to match glowing skin. This limited edition lippie comes in a wearable pink shade that flatters all skin tones.