Glo Skin Beauty Blog

It’s your big day. Your dress is better than you imagined, every strand of hair is perfectly pinned in place and your bridal makeup is flawless… for now! On your wedding day, after kissing your groom and busting out your best moves on the dance floor (not to mention sweating under all those layers of crinoline), makeup touch-ups are inevitable. No matter how longwearing your foundation is or how expertly it was applied, there is no way it’s making it on its own, so make sure you have everything you need to keep your look fresh.

The world of cruelty-free makeup can be tough to navigate, so here at Glo Skin Beauty we wanted to break down our stance on animal testing to make it easy for you! Long story short, Glo Skin Beauty does not test on animals.

Deciding what products to use throughout the day can be difficult. After you determine your skin type and basic regimen, there are specific products to use in your morning skincare routine and another set of products to use in the evening. At night your skin is in repair mode and recovering from the day. Products should be deep cleansing to remove residue from the day as well as revitalizing and skin concern focused.

Are you wary about getting your first tattoo? You may worry about the pain or that you’ll regret it later in life. But let’s put those worries aside for a moment. What you really need to know before getting a tattoo—something that many people don’t ever really consider or understand—is what happens to your body when you choose to get inked up. Continue reading to learn more about the science behind getting a tattoo.

Historically, when cleansers used ingredients like mineral oil, toners were mainly used to remove the film left behind from cleansing and balance out the pH of the skin. Many toners had alcohols and astringent ingredients in them to help strip the skin. In the more recent past, many estheticians have stopped recommending toners to their clients because cleansers have vastly improved formulations and do not alter the pH of the skin. Because of this change, toners have evolved and become far more effective at helping skin remain youthful.

It is important to follow a skincare regimen based on your skin type and skin concerns. When figuring out the perfect regimen for you, it is important to use products at the right time throughout the day. During the day, your skin is in protect mode, so products used in the morning should help build your skin’s defense mechanisms like SPF, which protects skin from UV rays.

As a general rule, most cosmetics are good for about a year after opening, and potentially longer for anhydrous (water-free) products like powders. Even with the use of preservatives, your makeup and skincare products won’t last forever!

It can be difficult to pinpoint your exact skin type, especially when the weather and environment can have such a big impact on the day-to-day condition of your skin, but two key indicators determine your skin type: genetics and oil production. The most critical part to building your skin regimen is to properly identify your skin type and pick your core, daily products accordingly. These are our recommended basic regimens by skin type, but they can always be personalized with alternative products.

There are endless details involved in the ever-complicated wedding planning process and many decisions that have to be made for the big day. An easy one to check off the list is using mineral makeup for your bridal look. Memories fade, but pictures last forever! Be photo-ready with high quality makeup products.

Do you wish daily that your skin looked younger? Aging can start in your 20s, or later in midlife depending on your habits and genetics. There are factors you cannot control, like hormonal changes, prior sun exposure, and genetics, but there are several external factors that influence how you and your skin age. It is never too late to take control of those external factors and start a healthy and skin conscious change for the better. Take these skin anti-aging tips below and place them into action today!

Papyrus Leaf Stem Cell, found in Cyto-luxe Toning Mist, replenishes critical moisture to help maintain water content within the epidermis, restore skin’s protective barrier and prevent dehydration. It contributes to the creation of lipids within the uppermost layers of the epidermis to keep skin cells together, providing better protection against damage and reducing water loss.

For anyone trying to stick to a budget, makeup might seem like something you can skimp on, but when you apply products to your skin every day, you want to be sure you’re spending your pennies on quality ingredients such as those found in mineral makeup. Plus, the perfect mineral lipstick truly can make you look and feel your best.

A new lipstick makes everything better, so change up your everyday makeup look with a bold lip. A deep, crimson red or a bright pop of pink can be tricky to apply evenly. We’ve all been there, trying to perfect your lip line only to end up with an overdrawn mess. But don’t be intimidated! Follow our advice for wearing a bold lip to make sure people are looking at your pout for the right reasons! It’s never the wrong time of year for this beauty trend.