Sure, this may seem like a funny time for beauty. But it’s a great chance to really take a look at your routine. Spending so much time without the pressure of being in the public eye is an opportunity to take a look at what you really need, inside and out.
My best advice? Pare down what your daily routine to a few great products. Focus on what your skin and hair needs on the inside to be illuminate on the outside. Grow your inner light so you are a beacon of hope for others. And more than anything, concentrate on buying products from the small businesses that illuminate hope within us. It’s these storefronts and the people inside them that make this city what it is. And when it all opens back up again, let’s do our best to make sure they open back up with it.
Makeup for Lost Time with Zoe’s in Greenpoint
Let’s face it- the small business loans spent most of their money on very much not small businesses, leaving our beloved storefronts without much support. Here in this 6th week of the shutdown, let’s help this amazing woman-owned business in Greenpoint make up for lost time. They have all of the best way to make your eyes talk, your face glow, and your heart feel better for supporting this amazing place is by placing an order. Check out my favorites below and then place your order (DM them here!) and then pick up, curbside, on Fridays. Orders of $50+ qualify for free shipping. Let’s makeup for lost time, together.
Keep on Rollin’ with Eminence Facial Recovery Oil and Rose Quartz Roller
The best way to get an outer glow starts on from the inside. This amazing oil will forgive you for any topical sins you may have, and the roller helps your skin absorb all of the benefits. Leave the roller in the freezer and give your skin a healthy pick-me-up morning and night. Get both from Zoe’s (they make a great gift too!)
Make the Most of the Mask with Bold Eyes from Pat McGrath, Bare Minerals’, and Buxom
The ultimate trifecta for easy, bold eyes. In a world where everything is covered but our eyes, let’s make them say something, eh? Let them capable of saying “Hi! How are you! I love you! Stay safe!” to everyone we pass, and also, “daaaamn right you can’t wait to see what I’m hiding beneath this hazmat suit”to a select few. Just one quick swipe of Pat McGrath’s bold liner stays in place all day (admittedly, I get this from Sephora…), and the application is nearly infallible with the precision brush. It’s waterproof, it’s sweat-proof, it’s… well, at least so far, virus-proof. I use One Fine Line on my bottom lash line, and for added effect, the inner lash line of the top. It’s the thinnest pencil liner I’ve found and stays put, subtly all day (and night too, once nightlife is a thing again). Buxom mascara is the bold lash enhancement from the company you know and love for their lip plumper, and the amazing advanced silicone brush grabs lashes and coats, lifts, and separates all at one. You won’t believe your own eyes.
Keep Shining with Ofra Highlighter + Gold Liquid Eyeshadow by the Balm
Keep that skin glowing even when quarantined dullness threatens to set in with this amazing highlighter by Ofra. The natural pigments blend flawlessly with every skin tone and are subtle enough to look naturally illuminate. And just in case you think this is an odd time for shimmer eye shadow, think again. You want to be noticed on all of those Zoom dance parties you disco queen, you. Keep glowing, baby with this shimmery duo.
Davine’s Oi Line, Hair Strengthener and Hair Masks
Take the additional time to nourish your hair instead of giving it the daily abuse it was used to. I love these hair masks from Davine’s (the Inner Circle is my favorite) and this light mousse-like volumizer, applied before blow-drying. Order these and the entire Davine’s product line through Zoe’s.
And, forever and always, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo and Oribe Texturizing Spray
I’ll be honest… I waited to go to the grocery store to “stock up” until the first Monday of Quarantine, but once the murmurs began, I headed straight to Zoe’s that Sunday to pick up a few cans of my favorite dry shampoo. It’s simply the very best on the market, and extends your wash by at least 3 days, saving you countless hours of washing and styling per week… which, will be important once time is of the essence again. Pair it with Oribe Texturizing Spray to Get yours at Zoe’s.
Change Your Hairstory with The Karcher
Why now? Because right now you won’t be tempted to fill your hair with dry shampoo because you don’t have anywhere to go where you’ll need to have your hair say, “Yep, I’ve been washed recently.” Now is the time to ween your coiffe off of harsh chemicals and additives and let it tell it’s real story. You know, the one that goes, “I naturally look this good.” This revolutionary hair wash cleanses build-up and nourishes hair without stripping (a la shampoo) and then masking (a la conditioner) so your hair get back to its roots. They’re doing a contactless pick-up or free delivery of all of their products (think Davines, Cult and King, Sisters!). Email info@thekarcher.com or through this link to order online.
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