One thing that I find really picks me up is a fresh face. I cannot look into the mirror at a fresh face and feel down or defeated. It’s just something about seeing my face with its warm skin tone and bright eyes just invigorates me. I am not able to apply my makeup everyday and I really don’t find it necessary. But there are something’s that are a must for me. As my age increases the quality of my skin decreases and in order to have healthy looking skin I must make my skin care regimen a priority.

I have devised a basic system that allows me to keep my skin looking great without taking up too much time.

1. I keep my facial cleanser in the shower. As soon as I get in I wet my face and massage the cleanser into my skin. I leave it on while I wash my body and rinse it once I am done.

2. I use a small recycled jar (like a baby food jar) to hold my toner wipes. I purchase the liquid toner in a bottle and the flat circular cotton pads from the .99 cents store. I drop a few pads into the jar and sprinkle the toner over the pads. Now there’s no more searching under the sink for the pads and in the medicine cabinet for the toner. It’s all in one place.

3. Next I add moisture and a foundation. I have combined my moisturizer with a little foundation to achieve the perfect tint. So when I add my moisture I am adding just a little foundation at the same time, and saving the step of adding them independently. This helps to add a healthy fresh glow to my face that keeps me looking well rested even when I am not.

4. Next is shadow and mascara. I have found that; by using a sheer eye shadow that is in the same color as my skin tone, I can dab it on with my finger and not have to worry about getting it on perfectly. I use a golden bronze or rusty bronze. No matter how I put it on it always looks great. The same goes for mascara. I use clear lengthening mascara. Usually with the darker colors I get some on my lid, because I am rushing. But with clear mascara it doesn’t matter since it’s clear. It will lengthen the lashes and make the eyes look well rested.

5. Finally, I add moisture to my lips. There is nothing uglier than dry, cracked peeling lips. The easiest fix for me is to drink plenty of water and keep a stick of vitamin E cocoa butter on hand. But when I want to add feminine touches I use a tinted lip gloss. It allows me to achieve a look of moisturized yet feminine lips. I also drink plenty of water which not only helps my lips stay moist but keeps my skin hydrated as well.

I began this regimine because I wanted to look good for my husband and children. And I was fed up with looking a mess when someone dropped by. But by taking these simply steps and doing them daily they have become a habit. I do now because it makes me happy to look in the mirror and see beauty. When I look in the mirror I know that not all of my time and energy for the day was outsource to everyone but myself. I see that I have done something speacial that brings me joy. It’s just an added benefit for my family to see me looking presentable.
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