7 Top Essential Beauty Tips.

By Sophia McDermott, Lifestyle Coach & Fitness Expert.

Getting our hair done in elaborate styles and doing your eye makeup with those layers of eye shadow, false lashes, and face contouring concealers for a celeb-worthy look definitely has its place in beauty. The princess in us wants to look like a celebrity now and then. However, the reality is that many of us are busy mothers or working long hours or both so finding the time to even brush our hair is a challenge some days.

In my experience of having to teach, train shower and do this multiple times a day, I've learned that there are a few beauty essentials/techniques that allow me to look good while teaching and filming that takes very little time.

Firstly, before I share my top quick beauty tips, let’s talk quickly about basic skincare because healthy skin is the foundation to beauty and that youthful look. No amount of makeup or elaborate hairstyles can hide bags, dry wrinkly, sallow skin. In fact, the more makeup you add to skin that is not vibrant and healthy, the more aged one usually looks.

Top Beauty tip #1.

 Adopt a skincare routine, morning and night.

Having a proper skincare routine morning and night is the most important beauty tip of all. Adopting a routine that you do religiously will pay off dividends in the long run.

For your morning routine, I recommend using a cleanser, then a toner, followed by a moisturizing serum (if you have dry skin like me), and then a  good moisturizer with an SPF to protect you from sun damage.

For your evening routine, I recommend using a cleanser, then a toner, followed by the serum, and then a heavier moisturizer that is going to hydrate your skin throughout the night.

Top Beauty tip #2.

Never skip your evening routine.

In fact, this is so important that almost nothing warrants you missing your routine, particularly your evening routine. Going to bed with a face full of makeup and the day’s dirt on your skin is a huge beauty faux pas. Doing this over time will lead to dry, aged, sallow skin and will increase the rate of aging. No matter how tired you are, allow 5 mins to cleanse and moisturize to strip the day’s gunk off your skin and allow it to breathe. Even if I get to bed at 2 am after traveling, for example, I will always do my nighttime skincare routine, no matter what.

Now that we have established the most important aspects of beauty - healthy, hydrated, and vibrant skin, let's look at some quick and easy tips to add to give you an all-over amazing look with very little effort.

Top Beauty Tip #3.

Light concealer.

Add a light concealer or tinted moisturizer to hide any blemishes or discolorations to give your skin an even look. Light is best to keep that fresh look. Caked on the foundation is very aging.

Top Beauty Tip #4

Mascara.

Long dark lashes are a sign of beauty in any culture. Popping some mascara on your top lashes and maybe a little on the bottom will highlight your eyes and make them look bigger effortlessly.

Top Beauty Tip #5

Lips gloss.

A shiny moisturized lip makes a big difference. If you want to add a pop of color grab a tinted lip gloss with some natural rosy hughes and you are good to go.

Top Beauty Tip #6.

Blush.

This tip is often overlooked. For me, it is actually as essential as mascara and lip gloss. Adding some blush to your cheeks finishes off the whole look. Rosy cheeks signify health and healthy is beautiful, so adding some color to your cheeks, will give you a happy, youthful, vibrant, glow with very little effort.

Top Beauty Tip #7.

Messy bun.

Pulling your hair back is always the best option if your hair is unwashed or you don't have time to style it. But one style that is both relaxed and casual, chique and glam all at the same time is the messy bun.

So there you have it. Top tips that take no time at all, just a little consistency. The skincare routine is the most important but the quick makeup essentials will highlight your main features and add a healthy glow that takes no time at all. 

 Remember if you feel good about yourself and feel good on the inside, then you’ll look good on the outside.  There is nothing more beautiful than a confident and empowered woman who cares for herself.