Beauty Archives - Chantal Sauvignon https://new.chantalsauvignon.com/category/beauty/ Make Up Artist Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:52:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 194748058 Pretty Young Thing https://new.chantalsauvignon.com/pretty-young-thing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pretty-young-thing Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:45:52 +0000 http://new.chantalsauvignon.com/?p=8886 The post Pretty Young Thing appeared first on Chantal Sauvignon.

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CHANTAL’S ANTI-AGING GUIDE

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could turn back time and simultaneously reverse skin damage brought on from sun exposure, sleepless nights (ahem, partying too hard… guilty…) and wearing too much makeup? Well, now we can turn back the years with this easy to follow guide. Since we’re all guilty of at least one of the above mentioned skin debauchery, I am beyond excited to share my thoughts, tips and tricks with you guys. Read on and stay forever young!

1. Minimize Your Pores. Pores expand as goo accumulates in them— unfortunately, the older we get, the more likely they are to stay expanded giving you the dreaded large pore complex… Put them in check by switching to a cleanser containing salicylic acid. This will help exfoliate away dead skin that usually leads to clogged pores.

2. ZZZ! Get more sleep. The necessary sleep time for a rested visage, is 8 hours. Clearly, we all don’t get that much rest. But, I find that just going to bed 15 minutes earlier each day for a week you’ll quickly establish a new routine and gain about an extra hour of beauty sleep, leading to less dark circles. Also, for my night owls, try not to exercise 3 hours before bed and quit the coffee by 4pm.

3. Rip it Good. Shrink and clear pores like the ones on your chin and nose using pore strips once a week. Also, indulge in a yummy face mask once a week for a radiant complexion.

4. Look on The Bright Side. As we age, cell turnover (the ability of our skin to shed dead skin cells and look younger) slows down, resulting in wrinkles and dull skin. Sweep them away by using an at-home glycolic peel twice a week. This will give your skin a healthy, youthful glow.

5. Don’t Neglect your Hands and Neck. A clear tell-tale sign of aging are neglected hands and neck. I usually do the same for my hands and neck as I do for my face. Exfoliate twice a week, wear sunscreen every morning, and an anti-aging cream especially for hands or the same one used on your face at night. If you’ve developed pesky sun spots, treat them with Hydroquinone–a product used to lighten skin discolorations like age spots and freckles. And, don’t forget a manicure. Nothing says “I take care of myself” like beautifully manicured hands.

6. Take Supplements and Antioxidants. These are your “internal” secret weapons against pollution. The most effective are Idebenone- A stimulant that increases brain energy levels and has a rejuvenating effect on the whole body, Green Tea- which contains Vitamin B and Vitamin C. An adequate amount of Vitamin B, especially B12 is key for skin regeneration. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen, a protein which enhances the firmness of skin and helps your skin repair itself, and Coffeeberry- which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduces redness and skin pigmentation.

7.  Never, Ever Sleep in Your Makeup. Nighttime is when our skin rests and repairs itself. This is also when it absorbs all of the anti-aging goodies we put on it. So why would you want to have your skin absorb all of the dirt, grime and makeup from the day? Um, no thank you. Make sure to develop a nighttime cleansing routine and for those party-hardy nights when you’re just too partied out (guilty..) to do it, keep some makeup removing wipes handy for a quick clean up.

8. Don’t Over Tweeze your Eyebrows. Been there, done that…Nothing screams “older woman” than overly tweezed eyebrows. If you find yourself in this predicament, bite the bullet and “wolf” it out for a few months until your brows have grown in some. Then, seek professional help (unless you are tweezer savvy) and get them shaped for a more flattering, youthful look.

9. Finally, Wear SPF. Nothing deteriorates the skin more than the sun. Looking like you’ve dipped in a bag of Doritos isn’t flattering and it is the #1 cause for wrinkles and skin cancer. Choose products that contain at least an SPF 15 and re-apply after 2 hours of exposure. Also, a great alternative to looking like a baked lobster is self-tanner. Choose one that is one shade darker than your skin tone for a flattering, natural sun-kissed look.

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Waking Up Looking Gorgeous https://new.chantalsauvignon.com/waking-up-looking-gorgeous/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waking-up-looking-gorgeous Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:33:44 +0000 http://new.chantalsauvignon.com/?p=8734 The post Waking Up Looking Gorgeous appeared first on Chantal Sauvignon.

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5 Amazing Overnight Beauty Face Masks

I’ll admit I’m a bit obsessive when it comes to my skin care nighttime ritual. It usually involves deep cleansing with a beauty balm, massage with an essential oil blend, toning, night cream, eye cream, hydration mist and a few times per week, an overnight beauty mask.  Can you blame a girl for wanting to wake up looking gorgeous?

I’m always looking for multitasking products that will give me an insanely moisturized, soft, glow-y complexion and I’ve found 5 amazing masks that work while you sleep! No special skills required, except slathering it on and waking up gorg. Here’s everything you need to know about the laziest way get to fabulous, radiant skin.

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1. fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask $92

This is an intensely moisturizing overnight treatment that works in sync with the skin’s natural nighttime recovery process to achieve a lifted, firmer look by the morning. With ingredients like Kombucha, lychee and blackberry it is a powerful free-radical fighting antioxidant (fights off environmental skin agers like smoke and pollution) combination that also makes for a super-effective anti-aging formula. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps attract and trap moisture in the skin. This is my absolute go-to mask, when I want to look 5 years younger (which is always) or when I have a special event to attend.  The result is super soft, hydrated, firm skin.

2. The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask, $23

For as long as I can remember I’ve been dealing with the roller coaster that is combination skin. To add insult to injury, add adult acne and occasional rosacea flare ups to the mix. The result is dry, dehydrated, flaky, irritated, red, oily skin. Yes. That’s right. Dry and oily all in one. Fabulous right? Not really…

When I first tried this mask I had NO IDEA it was an amazing acne healer. With organic soya oil and vitamin E as the primary ingredients, this mask delivers spa quality results. Soya oil has moisturizing and healing properties that make it ideal for intensive skin care treatments. Vitamin E conditions, nourishes, and protects the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and healthy. This mask is a must whenever I get a breakout or when my skin feels depleted and dehydrated.

3. Freeman Honeydew and Chamomile Sleeping Mask, $2

This is my budget find. If you’re a reader of this blog then you know that I love freeman beauty masks, especially the single serve pouches like this one. This mask delivers high quality results for two bucks! It is packed with antioxidant-rich honeydew and calming chamomile, rejuvenating your skin while you sleep. I found it to be especially soothing and hydrating for the drier parts of my skin. So I would say it is well suited for dry skin. The best part is that these single serve pouches are awesome for travelling. I usually pick up my favorites and always bring them with me whenever I travel, to pamper my skin from all the different climatic changes. You can read about my other favorites here.

4. AmorePacific Moisture Bound Sleeping Recovery Mask, $60

I was super excited to try this mask from AmorePacific, since they make my favorite cushion foundation ever. This mask feels like such a luxurious treatment. It is so yummy it eliminates the need for your usual night cream altogether. It is formulated with 5-Hydra Complex™, a potent blend of Asian botanicals that delivers maximum hydration and fortifies skin’s natural protective barrier as you sleep. Their exclusive Self-Transforming Technology™ ensures that skin maintains maximum moisture overnight. It is also formulated without parabens or sulfates making it excellent for sensitive skin. The result is plump, hydrated, smooth skin that looks amazing with or without makeup. Every time I use this I get so many compliments on my skin. It truly delivers that glow factor.

5. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque, $35

When everything seems to irritate my skin, I turn to Kiehl’s. Why? Because their products are very gentle on super sensitive skins like mine due to the omission of parabens, fragrance and colorants. This mask is my go to after a looong night of partying. It helps to instantly boost skin’s ability to absorb and hold moisture for long-lasting hydration and glacial proteins and desert plants leave skin smooth, soft, refreshed and supple. It is also my must-use product when my skin misbehaves and I end up with rosacea flare ups.

What’s your nighttime beauty ritual to keep your skin looking fab?

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King Kyle Collection https://new.chantalsauvignon.com/kylie-jenners-limited-edition-collabo-with-sinful-colors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kylie-jenners-limited-edition-collabo-with-sinful-colors Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:20:15 +0000 http://new.chantalsauvignon.com/?p=178 The post King Kyle Collection appeared first on Chantal Sauvignon.

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When it comes to nail polish, it’s so hard to break away from your favorite shades, the classic nude or vampy red you’ve been wearing forever. But Spring is finally here and it is time to experiment with some new fresh colors to change our moods from frigid to caliente! Enter the new Kylie Jenner limited edition collaboration with none other than SinfulColors.

The dream team plans to release 3 limited-edition nail polish collections, the first of which, King Kyle Collection is what I’ve reviewed for you and is already in stores. Needless to say, this could be one of the biggest nail polish collabos we’ve seen in a LONG TIME. Why? well, because it’s Kylie Jenner.

The collection comes in 20 luxurious shades of beautiful jewel tones offset by alluring neutrals and precious metallics as well as a top coat, all featuring SinfulColors SinfulShine two-step faux gel formula that many nail polish addicts know and love.

As a self-professed manicure-aholic I have to say that I’m very impressed with the quality of these polishes. The colors are truly gorgeous. They are long lasting and super opaque, none that I tried are sheer or streaky. The best part, besides durability is the fast drying factor, because let’s face it, no one wants to wait around for 10 hours for nail polish to dry.

If that doesn’t make you run to the stores to grab these, perhaps the price will. These will only set you back $2.99 and are available at retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, Target and others. Here, see the new shades for yourself and be sure to keep your eyes open—I’m sure snagging a kit for yourself will be difficult as these are hot, but limited edition.

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minty fresh

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knight out

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kommando

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miss majesty (light purple) & karnival

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kafe latte

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