Romazulan for skin cleansing
Price: 90 rubles.
This inexpensive drug is the first thing you can buy at the pharmacy. It will get rid of acne, oily shine, and also tighten the skin. The product can be added to creams and masks or applied directly to rashes.
How to use: add 5 drops of Romazulan, 1 tbsp to 1 teaspoon of white clay. l of water and the contents of 1 capsule of vitamin E. Mix everything and apply the composition to your face. Walk around with the mask for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Chamomile has been used for a long time to combat skin problems.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Romazulan, or chamomile extract, has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect, and eliminates itching.
Products for problematic and oily skin
Oily skin often experiences problems in the form of irritation, rashes, pimples, comedones and disruption of the sebaceous glands. Some pharmacy tricks will come to the aid of cosmetic products for facial care with oily areas of the dermis.
Hydrogen peroxide
So familiar and familiar, hydrogen peroxide can help in the fight against blackheads. A woman who decides to get rid of them at home should definitely apply a small amount of peroxide to the problem area. The product loosens pores well and greatly facilitates the removal of impurities. At the end of the procedure, you need to wipe the problem area again (you can wipe the entire face) with hydrogen peroxide. This helps disinfect the skin and close pores.
Chlorhexidine
An effective anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. It is used as a panacea for acne and inflammation, as it has a strong drying effect. You can wipe the entire surface of your face with a chlorhexidine solution or apply the product to a cotton pad and press it briefly onto the inflammation.
Vishnevsky ointment
The natural ingredients in Vishnevsky’s ointment make the product an almost universal aid for the skin. Thus, the ointment has regenerating, drying, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and softening effects. The product also perfectly draws out pus. To eliminate pimples, blackheads and other skin problems, it is recommended to apply a bandage with Vishnevsky ointment. A small amount of it is applied to a small piece of gauze, folded in four. The bandage is placed directly on the inflamed area. For reliability, the gauze is secured on top with an adhesive plaster. You need to keep the bandage on throughout the night. In the morning, rinse off the product and wipe your face with lotion. You can then apply moisturizer.
Badyaga
Many ladies are sure that peeling with badyaga is sometimes better than any good salon option for cleansing the skin. Masks based on hydrogen peroxide perfectly cleanse dead skin, helping to eliminate comedones, pimples and other imperfections. It is better to do the procedure 12 hours before going outside, because using badyagi makes the skin of the face red. You may also experience tingling and slight flaking on your face.
Tincture of calendula
Calendula tincture can be used as a lotion for problem areas of the skin. The product can be used either pure or diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio. Calendula helps dry out and further eliminate pimples and blackheads.
Levomekol
This ointment is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Wounds from squeezed pimples, and pimples themselves, can be effectively treated with this inexpensive pharmaceutical product.
Salicylic ointment
As you know, salicylic acid is included in all anti-acne cosmetics. For this reason, it is recommended to combat the appearance of acne and blackheads with salicylic ointment and hydrogen peroxide. After wiping the problem areas with peroxide, you should then apply salicylic ointment. To achieve the desired effect, this procedure should be carried out every evening.
Zinc paste
Zinc paste is considered a good antiseptic for the skin. It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and astringent effects. Suitable for applying to the face after cleansing. The ointment can also be applied pointwise to pimples, acne and other skin inflammations.
Blepharogel against wrinkles around the eyes
Price: 200 rubles.
The product is sold in a compact tube with a thin spout, making it convenient to apply around the eyes. The gel contains hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes the skin and makes it elastic, and aloe extract eliminates swelling.
How to use: Apply Blepharogel to your eyelids in the morning, and after 15 minutes, remove the residue with wet wipes. The skin around the eyes will be smoothed out, you will look rested - this is an excellent alternative to expensive patches.
The product contains the well-known hyaluronic acid and aloe vera juice.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Hyaluronic acid molecules, like a sponge, retain water and moisturize the skin surface.
Aloe vera juice supports the effect due to antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory components.
Cosmetics for different skin types
Cosmetologists advise choosing skin care products based on individual requests and existing problems. So, for example, if you suffer from a constantly shiny and glossy T-zone, but at the same time have flaking in the cheekbone area, you should take a closer look at delicate options that can adapt to the characteristics of the epidermis. For those who are prone to frequent rashes and redness, gentle foams and mousses that are not capable of injuring the skin are perfect. Below we attach a selection of products by epidermal category.
Fat
Needs certain care, which involves constant matting. Among the most recommended remedies:
- gel cream from Kiehl's;
- serum with salicylic acid from Garnier;
- Yves Rocher anti-imperfection cream.
The listed options not only remove shine, but also fight acne.
Combined
The main problems, as a rule, form in the T-zone. The measures taken should not be too aggressive, so as not to provoke a new wave of peeling.
Optimal care products:
- Youth Code;
- “Matte + moisturizing” from Nivea;
- mattifying cream fluid from Clean Line.
The selection is represented mainly by budget options.
Dry
Exhausted skin needs constant nutrition, and therefore you should select items enriched with vitamins and beneficial microelements:
- Advanced night repair from Estee Lauder;
- Génifique by Lancome;
- "Glow of Youth" from Garnier.
The key advantage of the listed options is the composition.
Problematic
As a rule, skin prone to oiliness and constant clogging of pores falls into this category. Being very capricious and demanding, she needs delicate care:
- Normaderm Phytosolution from Vichy;
- Aqualia Thermal Riche;
- Moisturizing Cream.
The main function of goods is corrective.
Sensitive
Owners of this type of epidermis are extremely demanding of cosmetic products. Since any mistake risks resulting in redness and rashes, only proven options are purchased:
- Goji Cream;
- Wildrose Weleda;
- Rare Earth Pore.
All positions have undergone clinical trials.
Aqua gel for skin moisturizing
Price: 140 rubles.
The light gel is perfect for dry skin: collagen and hyaluronic acid will replenish moisture deficiency, smooth out wrinkles and make the face fresh. Novosvit gel can be used both independently and as part of creams.
How to use: in the morning, apply 5 drops of the product to a cleansed face and décolleté, repeat the procedure in the evening. There is no need to wash it off. You will notice the result in a week: the skin will become soft, and there will be fewer wrinkles and creases.
How to Organize Skin Care on a Budget
The secret of effective skin care after 30 years lies in a systematic approach and competent selection of cosmetics that ideally meet your needs. This does not mean that your personal beauty arsenal must necessarily be expensive, and your dressing table must be equipped like a small beauty salon. Follow the same rule as when building your wardrobe - one good cream from a proven brand is better than a dozen jars of dubious quality. Yes, such a product will cost more, but in the end you will win. A quality product that actually works will save you from wasting money. You won't buy a new jar every two weeks because the old one is completely useless.
As for the price, everything is not so clear-cut. The exorbitant price tag of a product is not a guarantee that the effect will be just as fantastic, at least for you. On the other hand, a cream at a very reasonable cost can be surprisingly good. From the huge variety of products on the cosmetic market, it is important to find your own. And it’s better to do this together with a specialist. Going to an experienced cosmetologist will ultimately save you a lot of money. A specialist will accurately determine the quality of your skin, its current needs and recommend the care products that you really need.
Cleansing bio-tonic to tighten pores
Price: 150 rubles.
Natura Siberica with Rhodiola rosea phytoextract removes dead skin cells, evens out complexion and reduces pores. Bio-tonic does not contain sulfates and parabens and does not require rinsing.
How to use: wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in toner in the morning and evening. With regular use, the skin will look fresh and imperfections will disappear.
The healing properties of Rhodiola rosea have been known in medicine for more than 2 thousand years.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
The juice of the rhizomes has long been used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
How to choose a good skin care product?
And finally, we share tips on how to learn how to choose homemade hair care products so that you are never disappointed.
Compound
Here's what's important to remember:
- don't be afraid of silicones if you have fluffy, unruly hair ;
- B vitamins, oils, keratin and proteins are ideal helpers for damaged strands ;
- colored hair needs three groups of ingredients: antioxidants, various pigments and gentle sulfate substitutes in cleansers;
- thin hair will benefit from compaction without weighing it down - this is how the intra-silane molecule works.
Purpose
Everything is simple here: just because something suits your friends, this does not mean that it will suit you too. For example, an anti-breakage remedy will not work if your hair is falling out for other reasons. Or the range promises softness and smoothness of damaged strands, but yours is relatively healthy and lacks volume - in such cases super-nutritious care is not needed. Therefore, pay attention to what is indicated on the jars and bottles of care.
Hair type and structure
Your stylist will help you determine your hair type. He will also recommend suitable cosmetics, but if you are not planning a trip to the hairdresser in the near future, here are some of our useful articles:
- everything about unruly wavy and curly hair, including cosmetics for it;
- in this article, SalonSecret experts talk in detail about caring for thin hair;
- here are life hacks from stylists for strands that tend to get dirty quickly;
- You can find a decent selection of anti-dullness products here.
What does your own rating (at least TOP 3) of the best home care products look like? And what particularly interested you in the LPro ranking from SalonSecret?
Bio-placental mask for bags under the eyes
Price: 60 rubles.
The “Shark Power” mask with kelp extract, vitamins and Omega-3 nourishes the skin, saturates it with moisture and oxygen. Thanks to this, bruises and bags will disappear from under the eyes, and the face will gain a healthy color.
How to use: apply the mask to cleansed skin, leave for 15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. The effect will not be long in coming: your face will look fresh and rested.
Our own sebaceous glands produce squalene to provide skin protection.
Svetlana Zelentsova Dermatologist, trichologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Exactly the same squalene is found in shark oil.
That is why it is recognized by the skin as its own and is quickly absorbed, moisturizing and softening it. Laminaria extract and vitamins have a powerful rejuvenating effect.
Makeup artists' choice: 20 best budget products
Foundations, lipsticks, bronzers and other vital products from affordable brands.
Makeup artists' choice: 5 best lip pencils
Makeup artists' choice: super-long-lasting shadows
Makeup artists' choice: the best cushions
Makeup artists' choice: 5 genius highlighters
Eyebrow gel Art-Visage
Budget gel Art-Visage is in the cosmetic bag of Elena Krygina, Tima Leo and many other makeup artists. The mascara brush gently combs through the eyebrows, and the gel fixes the hairs without white marks - this is a rarity even for expensive products.
Price: 95 rub.
Photo Ready BB Cream, Revlon
For the perfect nude look, apply Photo Ready BB Cream under your foundation to even out your tone. Do you have any rashes on your face? Use concealer - bb cream will not mask such imperfections.
Price: 449 rub.
Cream Highlight and Contour Palette, Nyx
The palette contains 8 shades: 4 corrective and 4 highlighting. The texture is powdery-creamy - for everyday makeup, apply each pigment in one layer. Longevity is excellent - 8 hours. Then it begins to gradually fade, but without dirty spots or streaks. Our choice is the shade Ice Queen (pearl highlighter with fine shimmer), which is suitable for snow-whites. And Hollow is the most versatile of the four sculptures - for any skin color.
Price: 900 rub.
Hydreane BB Creme, La Roche-Posay
In addition to the mattifying effect, the cream moisturizes and soothes sensitive skin. If you want to disguise redness, apply powder over it.
Price: 1,124 rub.
Volume Million Lashes Feline from L'Oréal Paris
Despite the manufacturer's claims of dizzying volume, Volume Million Lashes Feline mascara also remarkably lengthens. When applied in one layer, it looks like you have naturally long, fluffy lashes. At two they become fuller, more voluminous, and that same “cat-like” look effect appears. We share some advice: at first, the new mascara is a little runny, so don’t rush to blink.
Price: 489 rub.
Prime and Fine palette, Catrice
Palette of two shades. Highlighter without obvious shimmer or glitter, for a natural glow. Creamy in texture, you can blend it with your fingers. Bronzer is suitable for lovers of matte textures. Very easy to use - even beginners can avoid red spots on their cheeks. And on the back of the package there is a photo instruction.
Price: 335 rub.
Color Icon Kohl Liner Pencil, Wet n Wild
Visually similar to a regular drawing pencil – wooden and hard. Easy to apply, blends well, does not smear throughout the day. The range includes 6 shades - classic and metallic (for example, there is sunny bronze and stylish khaki).
Wash off with any means.
Price: 95 rub.
Eyeshadow Colorful, Sephora
The palette amazes with the number of shades - there are 105 of them, for every taste and color! Available in three textures: matte, shimmery and shiny. The big plus of the shadows is that they do not crumble, even if applied without a base. And the brightest pigments are removed once or twice with warm water.
Price: 490 rub.
Eyeshadow pencil Green Spark, Yves Rocher
An indispensable item for travel. The product can be used both as an eyeliner and as an eyeshadow. The pigment spreads easily - you can shade it with your finger. And if you wish, limit yourself to a bright arrow. Green shadows are perfect for brown-eyed girls. It’s better to apply it on the base - it’s more reliable.
Price: 450 rub.
Eyeliner Liquid Ink, Essence
The collection has three shades - black, gray and bronze, but the last two are the most popular. Many colored eyeliners are not durable, but this one will pleasantly surprise you - it will reliably fix a bright eyeliner on your eyelids. It hardens instantly and does not smear. One piece can last for 3-4 months.
Price: 290 rub.
CoverAll Correcting Palette, Wet N Wild
The green pigment from the first layer hides redness, and the salmon-colored corrector will help “erase” signs of fatigue under the eyes. Apply the nude shade Covers on top of the salmon and green to seal the look. The highlighter works “for three”: it emphasizes the cheekbones, refreshes the skin and corrects the oval of the face.
Price: 285 rub.
Smart Fusion Lipstick, Kiko
A new product from the Kiko brand is an improved formula of the popular Smart Lipstick line. There are 36 colors in the series: from nude to fuchsia. The lipstick does not crease, moisturizes, and leaves a glossy finish. The product is not the most durable, but the shade wears off evenly, leaving a barely noticeable pigment.
Price: 290 rub.
Lasting Finish by Kate Anniversary, Rimmel
Last year, the Rimmel brand celebrated the 15th anniversary of collaboration with Kate Moss - they released the Lasting Finish by Kate Anniversary lipstick line to mark the landmark date. The series includes six shades (from nude to scarlet), symbolizing the best images of the model. Choose any color, they all look great on your lips! From the first application, the lipstick gives a dense shade, does not dry out, but rather moisturizes - it contains castor oil and wax. Longevity is about four hours.
Price: 398 rub.
Long-lasting foundation Ton Constance, Vivienne Sabo
The assortment of the budget domestic brand with a French flavor includes many products worthy of attention. For example, Ton Constance foundation with a pleasant floral aroma lays down in a thin, imperceptible layer, but perfectly masks redness and visible blood vessels. The product “stays” on the skin for up to 10 hours, and does not shine even on the T-zone. And the best part: Ton Constance not only does not highlight flaking on dry skin, but also visually smoothes it out. I would like to especially praise the convenient dispenser, which dispenses the required amount of cream and does not “spit.”
Price: 589 rub.
Lasting Performance Foundation, Max Factor
The foundation in a convenient compact package from Max Factor is perfect for those with oily and combination skin: it has record longevity, plus the matte effect lasts all day! Despite the dense texture, the product is easily applied with fingers, brushes and sponges. Remember, the layer must be thin, otherwise the mask effect cannot be avoided.
Price: 499 rub.
2 in 1: lip balm + blush BABY LIPS Balm&Blush, Maybelline
Suitable for anyone with dry or sensitive skin. Contains vitamin E and oils. They are interesting for their non-standard packaging and multifunctional applicator. Apply to apples of cheeks and lips to refresh face. All three shades - peach, pink and raspberry - have their own corresponding scent.
Price: 400 rub.
Blush Silky Touch Blush, Essence
Silky and pigmented, but look natural on the face. Shade 20 babydoll can be used for draping: on the cheekbones and temples you will get a highlighting effect with a pink glow.
Price: 270 rub.
Blush with ombre effect Ombre Blush, NYX
Apply ombre blush onto the brush in one motion and apply the light side to the top of the cheekbones, and the darker side to the sub-cheekbone to sculpt the face.
Price: 800 rub.
Lip gloss Sugar Syrup, Holika Holika
Glitter care - contains fruit and berry extracts. Available in eight shades. The most “delicious” ones are with the aroma of strawberry, peach and cherry. Easy to apply and non-stick. All pigments perfectly adapt to the natural color of the lips and make it more expressive.
Price: 295 rub.
Ichthyol ointment for blackheads
Price: 60 rubles.
Antimicrobial ointment contains ichthammol, an anti-inflammatory drug component that will make shallow blackheads disappear. The skin will become cleaner, inflammation will go away, and acne will become less noticeable.
How to use: steam your face and precisely apply the ointment to problem areas, leave for 30-40 minutes. Before rinsing off the product, gently scrub your skin with baking soda. Then wash it all off with warm water. No more blackheads!
Eleutherococcus for rejuvenation
Price: 40 rubles.
The natural product tones, strengthens and smoothes the skin, which is so important for women. To achieve a lifting effect, add eleutherococcus to the nourishing cream. Before going to bed, take a pea of cream and add a drop of the product to it.
How to use: Apply the composition to your face and go to bed. Repeat the procedure every evening, and after 2-3 weeks you will notice that the skin is tightened and wrinkles become less noticeable.
What care products do your hair need at home?
First of all, focus on the appearance and behavior of the hair. If every day of yours is a day of good hairstyle, the strands shine, do not fall out excessively and lie obediently in your styling, then it seems that you have found your professional care.
And for those who are still searching, let us remind you that even the best hair care products work if and only if:
- they suit your hair type, its structure, and do not conflict with the scalp;
- cosmetic products have become a daily routine that you try not to miss under any circumstances;
- you consistently adhere to the main stages of care.
Speaking of steps, a truly effective beauty routine for beautiful hair includes at least these four steps:
- Washing your hair with a shampoo suitable for the scalp. If it has a positive effect on the condition of your hair, this is an important plus. A professional shampoo can do this too!
- Conditioning A wash-off balm or conditioner is used without fail after each wash: it closes the scales of the hair shaft, locking in the moisture necessary for elasticity and strength.
- Leave-in care It should moisturize and nourish the strands, detangle them, protect them from adverse external factors (sun radiation, high temperatures, etc.), help dyed hair maintain the brightness of the color, remove static... In general, this is a real lifesaver. Or rather, cream. Or spray, or oil - the texture can be any.
- Deep concentrated care in a mask format It is especially necessary for girls with long hair and those who grow their braids to the waist. Return to him twice a week so that your hair receives maximum care - just like in a salon.
You can read more about step-by-step home care for different hair types in our article dedicated to couch potatoes and their relationship with cosmetics.
How to choose the right skincare products for each step of your daily routine? Today we will enlist the opinion of SalonSecret stylists and find out which care products from the Serie Expert line from L'Oréal Professionnel the pros consider the best of the best and why.
