Even if you've been diligent about applying SPF, chances are you're looking more bronzed right about now than in, say, February. And you're probably not too sad about it. Keeping that bronze, however, is the tricky part -- especially if you're using acids and brightening serums to lighten any sun damage you've picked up over the last few months.
You know the feeling: You wake up one day, look in the mirror and -- wham! -- the signs of aging are suddenly everywhere. Those fine lines around your eyes. The loose skin along your jawline. The dark spots on your cheeks -- and even on your hands. Before this moment, you spent more time picking out nail polish colors than thinking about an anti-aging skin care regimen. Oh, sure, you moisturize and wear sunscreen. But at a certain point in your skin's aging process, your minimalist approach isn't enough. And it shows.
If you think that face masks are nonessential, luxurious treats for your skin, you're about to get schooled. According to celebrity aesthetician Sonya Dakar, a face mask is "an integral part of a regular skin care regimen." Whether you're looking to fill out fine lines, rehydrate parched skin or detox congested pores, face masks are the secret weapon that takes your results to a new level, explains Dakar.
From Taylor Swift's edgy transformation to Ashley Olsen's recent platinum dye job, countless celebs have reached for the bleach, inspiring us all to go lighter and lighter with our own locks. But what no one bothers to tell us after we bleach the living daylights out of our strands is just how hard it's going to be to maintain that perfect platinum tone. Yes, the one you worked so hard for to achieve in the salon chair (sometimes for upwards of nine hours) is actually put in harm's way every time you step into the shower or lay out on the beach.
As strobing continues to rise in popularity (see our tutorial here), so do all the myriad highlighters out there. Every brand worth their salt has a take on the makeup trend, and it's generally in your best interest to check them all (ALL!) out. Sadly though, an addiction to highlighters can get expensive -- especially with covetably gorgeous high-end products like the new Becca Champagne Pop palette and the cult-favorite RMS Beauty Living Luminizer saturating the market like there's no tomorrow.
