Intro:
It’s around this time of year when we start Pinning far-off, sunny
locales to our Travel-themed Pinterest boards and daydreaming about our
next tropical vacay. Unfortunately, the gloomy weather outside (and our
ever-increasing workload) isn’t exactly making those dreams come true.
Our solution? Fake it ‘til you make it, of course. There’s no reason why
you can’t make it
appear like you’ve had a week-long vacation at
Turks and Caicos, even if in reality you’ve been chained to a desk and
braving the Polar Vortex. If anyone asks, just smile mysteriously –
they’ll never know…
Get Glowing:
The first indicator you just spent a week drinking Mai Tais by the beach
and indulging in every spa treatment known to mankind? Plump, glowing
skin. Our favorite way to fake a post-vacation glow is to indulge in a
hydrating face mask. Look for ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid and dimethicone
to give your skin a big dose of moisture. If you really want to amp up
the radiance factor, try a sheet mask – they might make you look like
you’re about to rob a bank (or give off a slight Silence of the Lambs
vibe), but the sheet mask design actually traps formula on top of your
skin and seals in all of the hydrating properties.
Bronze:
Sallow, paltry skin that hasn’t seen the light of day – begone! We love
the look of a hint of bronze in the winter months – not only will it
warm up your winter complexion, but it will give you a believable, faux
“I just spent a week in Hawaii/the Caribbean/St. Barths/etc.” glow. The
key is to go low on the shimmer factor – too much sparkle and you’ll
start moving into oompa loompa territory. Here are our expert-approved
tips on how to fake your bake in the winter months.
Brighten:
If you’ve been spending too many late nights at the office, you’re bound
to encounter one of our worst foes: dark circles. To make it look like
you’ve been exploring an exotic, sunny locale and indulging in many a
siesta instead of being cooped up at the office for 12 hours a day,
we’ve got two words for you – highlight and conceal. Brighten dark
undereye circles with a light, creamy concealer a shade or two lighter
than your natural skin tone. Then, take a highlighting pen and sweep it
above your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and across your
forehead. You’ll instantly look more alive and well-rested.
Get Dewy:
There’s nothing that screams “ENVY ME, I JUST HAD AN AMAZING VACATION”
(even if you didn’t) more than fresh, dewy skin. The winter climate
isn’t exactly conducive to dewiness, so what’s a desk-ridden busy girl
to do? Fake it with a hydrating facial mist. Keep one by your desk and
give yourself a spritz every time you feel your skin could use a boost.
Just prepare yourself for some envious looks from your coworkers.
credits to: http://www.makeup.com/vacation-skin-tips/
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