Peachy the Magazine January / February 2014 | Page 72

BEAUTY REPORT

Winterize routine
your beauty
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Lesley Holland Downey

I don’t know about you, but I have the driest and palest skin in January and
February. It’s the time of year when you look at your face in the morning and
think: “I need to do something about this face!” I love makeup (really, I love it!
It’s so fun and so endlessly entertaining) but proper skin care is what will make
the most difference year after year. If you tweak your current skincare routine
during the winter months, your skin will appear more radiant and moisturized,
even on the coldest days.

Cleansers

Switch to a gentler formula. I love cleansing oils
and balms. Don’t be put off by the words “oil” and
“cleanser” in the same sentence. They are effective
makeup removers and your skin won’t feel tight after
you cleanse (which is something you should avoid if
you, like me, are long past the acne-prone age).
To start, try MAC Cleansing Oil, Bobbi Brown and
Eve Lom. The MAC and Bobbi Brown products are
very similar in feel. They remove makeup quickly
and leave a slight sheen. The Even Lom is more like
a balm that melts into the skin as you use it and
it smells of essential oils. Think of the Eve Lom as

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