Why Vitamin C is good for your skin

Vitamin C is a popular vitamin most people are aware of, especially in our oranges.

Today I want to explain how important and effective Vitamin C really is, for our skin and bodies.

C - Clarity.

Clarity is the perfect work to go along side Vitamin C. The outline that I want to get across for why this is good for the skin and this corrects any uneve skin/pigmentation with the well researched brightening benefits.

By managing the skins brightening effects this will then correct any pigmentation areas, either caused naturally, sun exposure and even post-acne redness.

Usually most of us have some sort of uneven skin to our faces, which can be an issue when applying a makeup base and getting that flawless effect.

If focusing on your vitamin C either through intake or appearance using products this will give huge benefits to your skin inside and out. So with a month of dedication you will see a difference.

My Strobing/Highlighting Product Recommendations

I'm now back from my weeks holiday in the lovely Canary Islands. It was a nice break and time to reflect on my plans for the rest of the year. (Something that has to be done)

So yes, I did miss last Fridays post but now this is the follow up to the last post on 'How to get Glowing Skin' 

This week is all about the recommended products that are perfect to use to achieve the glowing look.

I want to also direct this post on the latest trend 'Strobing' I did speak about this in the last blog post but this trend is basically all about using illuminating products of the high points of the face. So no more contouring with darker shades or highlighting with lighter concealers!

Using a flattering Powder, Cream or Liquid accentuating the high points of the face such as your cheekbones, brow bone, cupids bow and any areas you want to 'Bring out' on the face.

This is also a trend that is 10x quicker than highlighting and contouring.

How to get Glowing Skin

Decided to give you all a post on how to achieve glowing skin. 

I want to get you all ready for the Spring/Summer and without a doubt it's going to be all about glowing skin.

First of all I recommend getting your skincare routine perfect! 

A good cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser (day/night) and a face mask that you should use one a week.

This will not only leave you with clean, clear, flawless skin but to get that glowing look your skin needs hydration otherwise you will get those dry areas and the makeup won't have a good base to give you that healthy glow.

Don't forget that I offer this FREE SKINCARE CONSULTATION service to anyone, which I also recommend the products to purchase straight from me, so saves you messing around and you can all get started quickly.

Message me for this service :)

(My skin from using these products - and my glowing skin technique)

Big reveal - Newest skincare kit edition

You may of noticed that at the end of this week I posted a status on my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/makeupbysophiedowning) stating about my new chapter of my business...

I am Introducing a full skincare range into my kit and a personal stockist distributer for NuSkin.

For a few months now I have been looking into stocking a new and highly recommended skincare brand for my makeup kit and lovely clients.

You deserve nothing less than me hunting down a fully tested and trailed brand by myself so that I can personally treat and recommend you all with the perfect skincare routine.

Since January I have been very passionate about voicing skincare and making sure you all go into the new year of 2016 with a motivation for perfecting your daily skincare routines.

I have posted previous blog posts such as '2016 Beauty Resolutions' stating key areas which I want you all to focus to make sure you see the benefits for yourself with small changes such as a daily skincare routine.

My Daily Skincare Routine

'Feauture Friday' is back already and this week will be the follow up from last weeks post '2016 Beauty Resolutions' on my daily skincare routine.

If you missed last weeks (important) post on making a difference for the new year you can read it HERE. Its not too late to make these changes, every day is a different day no matter if it was January 1st, get this week out the way with drinking and eating and start Monday, theres nothing stopping you and I hope I have influenced a lot of people on making this change. Its for the best, and doing this will prove it.

Lasts weeks post was based on things you can change in 2016 for your beauty routine and a lot of it was down to looking after your skin so I said I was going to write a separate post explaining my full skincare routine from products to applications and here it is...

I couldn't imagine waking up in the morning at not washing my face at the minimum.

It may seem like a chore to change and do all this every morning and night but honestly you will just get used to it, by just getting into this routine it can be done within 5-10 minutes, now whats that? In that time you can spend waiting for a kettle to boil? Point proven :D

2016 Beauty Resolutions

Yes I have gone and published at 'Resolution' post, I know we all hate them and never stick to these but you need this in January.

I'm not making you go out and change every product in you beauty cupboard but to make you realise that looking after your skin is very important to your appearance and your confidence.

Ladies if you have a spot you know you want to hide it and not let people see so you pack it will a bunch of concealers until your happy that it's invisible. But no! Thats not the way to do it.

If you look after your skin you won't need to cover and you will want to flaunt your make-up free face. Isn't that what we all want.

Well, keep reading and stick to my advice and I promise you will see a difference. 2016 may be your best beauty year yet.

REVIEW: MAC Strobe Liquid Lotion

The amount of highlighters I have would last me a life time. I was always indecisive about buying the Strobe Liquid Lotion as I usually stick to powder highlighters.

Until I worked on MAC Cosmetics counter on one of my shifts I saw one of the artists touching up her makeup. She used this product with Studio Sculpt Concealer and mixed it together then applied it under her eyes just like the YSL Touche Eclat and from then I knew I needed to invest!

I brought this the following day and wouldn't turn back now. I still use powder highlighters on the top of my cheekbones and I also still have my Touche Eclat but when i feel like a change or want to brighten up by under eye area even more then I use this.

Not only can it be used as a highlighter or mixed with concealer you can also use it on its own if you don't use foundation or mixed with your foundation all over the face to give your skin an extra dimension.

This is the lighter addition to the Strobe Cream that is a lot thicker in consistency, where as this Strobe Liquid Lotion is light-weight, easy blending/absorption and gives a natural looking glow.
It leaves skin looking radiant while the iridescent pigments in this lotion evens out and reduces the appearance of imperfections finishing with a healthy look.

Top Left: First application from pump.
Top Right: Working into the skin.
Bottom Left: Finished Look.
Bottom Right: Finished Look in Natural Sunlight.

Its a brilliant little product which would last a very long time, you would definitely get your use out of it. It comes in full size of 50ml and you can also buy the travel size which is great if you want to try it out instead of paying the full price of £24.50.

Sophie x