What do you do to keep yourself beautiful?

134340-92494 · 2019-10-19T01:56:05+00:00

So I’m 25, and I’m starting to really invest in a good skincare routine. I do a modified version of the ten-step Korean skin care routine, which includes advice I gleaned from r/skincareaddiction and r/asianbeauty. I do a face mask at least twice a week, and I also whiten my teeth regularly and moisturize my whole body after every shower.

I also do hot oil treatments to keep my hair healthy, and wear extensions to add length and thickness (I get compliments on how long and beautiful my hair is all the time lol). I also use castor oil on my brows and lashes to keep the healthy and thick.

As far as makeup, I have a face that can handle a decent amount of makeup, and because I enjoy it, I wear it most days. I tend to stick to colors that flatter my complexion (I’m Latina), and often get complimented on my blending and eyeliner skills.

Though it’s not really a visual thing, how you smell is VERY important. I have a collection of perfumes (both designer and mid-range) that I’ve tested and decided smell good with my particular body chemistry. Men have often remarked that I smell good, which leaves an overall stronger impression than if I just looked nice.

I also stay hydrated and get in at least 3 liters of water a day. It keeps your skin healthy and just makes you feel better overall.

I have a thyroid condition, so managing my weight has been a bit of a struggle, and I’d very much like to be thinner, but I’m still at a healthy BMI for my height, and dress to flatter my body shape (understated, with clean lines but still very feminine). I am currently exercising and doing intermittent fasting, along with changing my diet, so I’ll get to where I want to be eventually.

But honestly, the thing that’s made the biggest difference was taking the time to really invest in myself, and realize that I’m not “doomed” to look a certain way forever. At the risk of sounding shallow, I feel like I just like myself better when I do all my beauty treatments and take the time to curate my appearance to a level that’s pleasing to me and others. We’re all queens, so it’s only natural that we treat ourselves like it.

gcthrowaway2019 · 2019-10-19T02:52:22+00:00

I avoid drinking anything that's not water coffee or wine
I try for at least 7 hours of sleep each night
I also do a modified version of the 10-step Korean beauty routine; I have oily skin so I mostly focus on cleansers, serums and toners
I wear sunscreen every single day
I take vitamins to get the nutrients I don't get enough of through my diet
I do spend a little more on quality makeup; I go for a modest look that's not overly glammy, no contour or highlighting just a little shadow, powder, blush, winged liner and lightly penciled brows with corner lashes
Use shampoo and conditioner that has biotin in it; pre-condition hair with coconut oil before shampooing
I'm focusing more on cardio to achieve some weight loss and lifting a little bit
If you smoke quit. If you don't do not start.

Basically you want to have a good "foundation" though healthy habits like eating/sleeping well because healthy = beautiful and you can't fake good health for the most part. Everything else is just extra and icing on the cake.

ino_y · 2019-10-19T05:08:51+00:00

My mom told I shouldn't have to worry about my skin until I'm older

NOPE.

I'm 41. Someone just thought I looked mid 20's. Someone else asked my skincare routine. The only answer I had was "go back in time and wear sunblock and a hat for 30 years". Then again, I'm in Australia, I'd get cancer if I didn't. We still get decent UV in winter to not become vitamin D deficient.

Just got an amazing new hat because my older short brimmed hat has led to small age spots along my jawline.

Also don't have kids if you want 7-8 hours sleep a night lol

Your body fat is because of diet - cut out breads/pasta and sugar. Learn simple recipes with meat+veg like beef stir fry.

Check what kind of face you have, pretty, cute, tomboy or beautiful? Match everything to that. Looks very odd when a cute-faced woman is wearing matronly clothes, or a beautiful, elegant woman is in childish, cute clothes.

Launder your pillowslip and bedsheets, and bath towels frequently. I epilady my legs once a week and then change my sheets so that the pores dont get clogged with oil/dead skin in dirty sheets. Haven't had an ingrown hair in my legs for..ever.

stacciw · 2019-10-19T05:33:49+00:00

Hair care 💯 because it’s my most obvious trait.

I started anti-aging skin care at 20. Now people think I’m 27 and I’m pushing 40. I workout as often as possible and eat well to keep my weight down. Weight gain is an older woman’s game.

I get a mani/pedi every 3 weeks and eyebrows at the same time. When I have money I get my lashes done.

I dress in what makes me feel beautiful. Even if it’s casual clothes and Vans.

ashgreena · 2019-10-19T02:56:58+00:00

i don’t use too much makeup on an everyday basis either, because imo it looks too garish. focusing on the skin is my go-to, because radiant skin without makeup is more important than covering up bad skin with makeup. my skincare routine is actually really minimal: just a cleanser, toner, and moisturiser at night. substitute the last step for sunscreen in the day.

my main focus is my body: it’s like your skin, and your clothes are your makeup. if you have a good body, it honestly doesn’t matter what you wear. i have toned abs and a atheletic physique - think yoga body, instead of victoria secret model because i don’t have a large bust. health and fitness is my ultimate priority, so i eat well, meditate, drink LOTS of water, and keep my heart rate up.

DelicateDream · 2019-10-19T05:23:13+00:00

Work out daily - strength training, HIIT and yoga

Nature walks / hikes

Eat healthy but enjoyable food, lots of water, no more than a glass of wine once a day max

Meditation, journaling - keep the mind healthy, reduce stress.

I rarely get more than 6 hours sleep but I do take naps. Increasing my sleep totally makes a difference though.

Used to do at home teeth whitening kits but find charcoal toothpaste works better.

Good skin care, which included doing a course of isotretinoin to get rid of acne (best decision ever). I also don’t ignore skin on the body. Spf 50 everyday and reapply (have done this since my teens - never tanned and I look younger than my peers)

Hair salon every 6 weeks, deep conditions inbetween, air dry beachy waves to keep long hair healthy

Have fun with my makeup but keep it natural where it counts (ie foundation as sparingly as possible)

Mani pedi every other week

PandaLLC · 2019-10-19T13:01:03+00:00

I have hormonal acne due too many male hormones, so I stick to taking contraception religiously.

I wash my face with oil cleansing method.

I take oil supplements because my skin needs horrendous amounts of Omega acids.

I always wear make up, otherwise fumes from living in tge big city will be landing on my face. It's more of a neceesdity, really. My make up has stable uv filters 50+

I have a really consistent, classic fashion style

But the rest is rather sloppy or non-existent. I have good genes from my mother and so does my sister, so I'm counting on this. Mom is 59 and looks more like 47 and we keep getting older also so slowly.

sweatydeath · 2019-10-21T16:41:51+00:00

I eat clean (full keto) everyday with the occasional cheat day. As you mentioned, it is hard to get a flat defined stomach otherwise unless you have good genes.
Manicures/pedicures every 3 weeks.
Semi-permanent lash extensions every 2-3 weeks. These are awesome and I get compliments all the time. It essentially eliminates the need to apply makeup in the mornings.
Laser hair removal (extended Brazilian) every 6 weeks (6 total treatments).
Teeth whitening (at home).
Martial arts (Muay Thai specifically) 1-2 hrs for 4-5 times a week. This has produced unbelievable results!
Facials every 6 weeks - this definitely has made makeup optional. Massages are included as part of my facial.
Tan once a month during the summer months for 1 hour at a time, since I tan easily. My skin looks better afterwards.
- Note that I use SPF 100 on my face, and wear a hat to prevent premature wrinkles.

ReginaFilange21 · 2019-10-19T17:20:19+00:00

I’m the same way with makeup. I wash and moisturize my face with dermalogica products (love them) twice a day, in the morning and before bed, and apply a topical rosacea cream as I have it and it can cause a lot of redness on my cheeks if I don’t use the topical. I then apply mascara and use a little brow gel to shape my eyebrows, and that’s it. Very rarely for special occasions I wear a a little bit of cream colored, lightly shimmery eyeshadow, or a mauve matte lipstick. Shower every day and moisturize my whole body with lubriderm advanced therapy lotion, and add a spoonful of unrefined organic coconut oil to my bubble baths, usually once a week but sometimes twice weekly in the winter. Exfoliate my feet and underarms, weekly hot oil treatment on my hair, clean scent anti persperant, and a little bit of my favorite perfume (turn off the lights- a pheromone perfume, on dates or at work as i waitress/bartend and tips are always higher when I wear it). Whiten my teeth with activated charcoal powder usually once every two months or so. I shave with a Gillette 5 blade vibrating razor and always use shaving cream, but get my armpits waxed to prevent darkness as I have very thick hair. Honestly a really easy routine, doesn’t take very long, and I feel clean, soft and confident in looking like I take care of myself, even though I don’t wear a lot of makeup/jewelry or dress very fancy (comfort = confidence, at least for me).

tindercoach1998 · 2019-10-21T06:13:15+00:00

I love taking care of myself. I never saw it as a burden or an annoying obligation, but rather as a way to improve my appearance that's under my control. With that being said, this is what I do:

Skincare

I use a face wash everyday and apply moisturizer after. It's a really simple routine and I definitely need to invest more on it, but so far my skin has always looked ok, despite some breakouts from time to time. I also make sure to take off my makeup carefully everyday.

Hair

My hair care routine is also very simple, but it works perfectly. I have soft wavy hair and I wash it every day with my favorite combination of shampoo and conditioner. It looks really healthy because I rarely use heat on it, and I often get compliments on how good it smells.

Body

I don't work out, but I try to eat as healthy as possible. I avoid fried stuff as much as I can, and I never use any oils in the food I cook. Right now I'm very satisfied with the way my body looks, and I'm only considering joining the gym because I want to tone my belly.

Fragrance

I LOVE smelling good, it's a huge part of my identity and I always make sure that everything I use smells good: my hair products, my body wash and lotion, my perfumes, even my laundry detergent lol. Right now I'm using a coconut shampoo and conditioner, a vanilla body wash and lotion and I switch fragrances depending on my mood each day (but I'm a sucker for florals and oriental scents).

Makeup

I love makeup and I'm quite good at it, meaning I can nail what flatters me. I don't like the look of a caked face; however, my daily makeup is noticeable, sort of a "natural glam" look. My makeup routine on a normal day consists of primer, powder foundation, bronzer, blush, highlighter, brow gel, mascara, a champagne shadow on the lid, a nude lipstick that flatters my skin tone and setting spray. When I go out for a date or party I like to spice things up with a burgundy lipstick.

I just realized I wrote a lot of stuff and I don't even know if anyone's gonna read this lmao. But I loved reading everyone's replies, I always enjoy knowing other girls' beauty routines ❤️

soxychamp · 2019-10-24T06:23:17+00:00

IMO moisturizing and sunscreen is a non negotiable must. Even if not for beauty, do it to prevent skin cancer.

2019-10-19T08:16:35+00:00

Uhm ladies, skincare is a corporate sham. If you got bad skin, something is wrong with you diet.

Title	What do you do to keep yourself beautiful?
Author	Spicy-kitty
Upvotes	20
Comments	17
Date	October 19, 2019 1:34 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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