In
the winter, skin tends to take a turn for the worse. You’re not
spending as much time in the sun, which means less UV rays and
harmful sun exposure, but it also means you’re probably a lot
paler. And with the cold’s drying effects on skin, your face might
be looking a little lackluster. Check out these products to fake a
realistic, not overdone, summer glow, even in the dead of winter!
This
blush comes in 13 colors that range from pink tones to bronze ones,
and at $4 each, you can afford to try more than one shade. If you’re
not sure which is right for you, a warm peach will work on most skin
tones. And, this one comes with a handy blush brush in case you don’t
have one already!
If
you only wear a li'l bit, bronzer can give your skin a believable –
not fake – glow, no matter what season it is. This one comes in
three different shades, and two of them include a light shimmer for
some extra sparkle. Try applying bronzer on the parts of your face
that the sun would hit – your forehead, nose and cheekbones – for
a healthy, sunkissed look.
This
nifty palette includes a blush, a bronzer and a mirror – all for
just three bucks! When used correctly, you can wear both shades at
the same time for a natural look – use the bronzer on your
cheekbones and the blush on the apples of your cheeks for a
sun-kissed glow.
If
powder blushes and bronzers aren’t your thing, you’ll love this
creamy cheek stain. Inspired by the glow you get after spending a day
on the beach, this product comes in seven awesome shades that work
year round. Bonus: they’re scented with yummy flavors like
grapefruit!
Bonne
Bell’s handy blush kits each include two powder blush shades, so
you can use the lighter one now and save the deeper one for the
summertime. They have a handy flip case and each comes with a brush
so you can take them on the run.
If
you’ve never used blush before, this is a great starter product,
because the color adjusts itself to work with your skin’s natural
tone. That way, you don’t have to worry about applying the wrong
color! The blush comes in two shades, coral and pink, but the coral
one is easier to use in the fall because it’s warmer and has a
touch of gold shimmer, so you won’t need to add bronzer.
This
lightweight formula won’t weigh your skin down, which is great if
your skin can be sensitive or oily. The bronzer comes in three
shades, light, medium and dark, so you don’t have much guessing to
do to pick what’s right for you. And it comes with a bronzer brush
for flawless application!
How
do you keep your skin fresh in the wintertime? What are your favorite
blushes and bronzers? Blog about it!
BY MEGHAN DEMARIA ON 1/8/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN beauty, make-up, skin, winter, best products