Glo Skin Beauty Blog

Hello Everyone! My name is Amy and I am glo’s Content and Communication Specialist. As a newly engaged gal, I started thinking about all of the beauty questions I have as my wedding day quickly approaches: 'How can I fix my biggest skin concerns in time?' 'How do I pick the best makeup artist for my wedding day?' 'When should I start my bridal beauty routine?' I figured I wasn’t the only bride-to-be asking these questions, so with the help of glo’s talented education team I am going to walk you through my seven month bridal beauty diary!

As any beauty maven knows, when creating a look for Valentine’s Day there are a number of factors to consider. Is your date taking you out to a formal dinner? Maybe you are cooking a romantic dinner at home? Or are you hitting the town with your girlfriends? Let’s not even get started with the outfit possibilities! With so many options it’s hard to come up with just one 'Valentine’s Day' look so our National Makeup Artist, Janeena, decided to create a soft, romantic look that can be played up (extend the liner and add fake lashes) or played down (skip the liner altogether).

So, you’ve decided to give Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18 a try but are not sure which shade is best for you? First, we always recommend finding an authorized, local Glo Skin Beauty retailer to help with a professional color match. You can call 1-800-232-0398 to find a local retailer near you.

When it comes to treating acne, there isn’t a 'one size fits all' fix. Because there are so many different types and symptoms of acne, it is extremely important to treat each individual’s case with a unique and systematic approach. This client came to us with acneic skin that included impactions around her chin and jawline.

There are several misconceptions about 'dry' skin. First of all, let’s be clear, dehydrated skin is not the same as skin that lacks oil. Dry skin lacks oil and is a skin type. Dehydration occurs when there is a lack of water in the skin. It is not a skin type but rather a condition that can come and go depending on the weather, medication, diet, alcohol and caffeine intake, not drinking enough water and/or not keeping the skin protected and moisturized.  Even mild dehydration can affect the look and health of the skin.

Dewy, glowing skin is topping several 2015 spring beauty trends to watch lists and it’s not difficult to understand why. A dewy finish leaves skin looking youthful, fresh and luminescent while also providing coverage. We asked our National Makeup Artist, Janeena Billera, to help us pick the right dewy skin finish for every skin type, so take a look and give dewy skin a try this year!

It's estimated that up to 90% of individuals’ skin has surface dehydration. You might be unaware that you are a part of this majority because the symptoms of dehydrating go beyond dry, flaky skin.

Applying a moisturizer daily is an important step in maintaining healthy, balanced skin. Take a deeper look at the importance of moisturizers with this helpful infographic!

Banish the winter blues and break out of your makeup rut by trying a glo minerals foundation that offers a dewy finish. What is a dewy finish?  Because of their moisturizing and light reflective ingredients, products offering a dewy finish gives our skin a little extra glow while a products that offer a matte finish will absorb light and eliminate all shine. But just to be clear, dewy does not mean oily! A dewy finish looks healthy, glowing, luminescent and fresh - just what we are looking for to start the new year!

As we welcome the new year we turn our focus to one of the most important aspects of our skin’s health: Hydration. Hydration is essential for the overall health of one’s body but is also an important step towards healthy, glowing skin. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is a great way to keep the skin plump and hydrated and flush any unnecessary toxins from the body. While drinking enough liquids to help our skin function properly is crucial, often times our skin needs an additional boost of hydration in the form of a moisturizer or hydrator.

After you’ve spent time and money creating a consistent skincare routine it’s important to wear makeup that won’t clog your pores and aggravate your skin concerns. glo minerals is non comedogenic and contains an exclusive antioxidant blend of vitamins A, C, E and green tea extract to help cover, correct and protect!

When you start a new skincare routine it’s important to remember that consistency is the key to positive results . Find a daily routine you can stick to by including a cleanser, toner, moisturizer and specialty serum or eye care product.

Last spring we launched our very first limited-edition 3-in-1 Color Stick in dollface and it quickly sold out. We listened to your feedback on how much you loved its versatility and created a second shade for the holidays called fairydust.

When it comes to lip colors, liners and finishes glo has all of your bases covered. The only problem with having so many options? Picking  just one! Luckily, this time of year lends itself to multiple occasions to celebrate - from holiday parties to New Year’s Eve celebrations, each one is a new opportunity to try a bold lip statement.

For those of you who still have holiday shopping to finish up - we are here for you! Our gift guide has suggestions for everyone on your list! Order today if you want to receive your package in time for the holidays or visit your local glo retailer and stock up on these holiday favorites.

This time of year can be busier than usual which means our normal health and beauty routines can take a back seat to holiday festivities. Add colder temperatures and drier climates to the mix and your skin might feel anything but holiday party ready.

So long Radiant Orchid and hello Marsala! The 2015 Pantone Color of the Year was announced yesterday and we are thrilled by this year’s 'naturally robust' shade inspired by 'earthy red wine.'

When looking for an anti-aging skincare system you might focus on products that claim to firm sagging skin, regenerate skin cell tissue or soften fine lines and wrinkles. But what if we told you that we found an ingredient that does all three and that it can be found in our all-new Daily Hydration+ and Daily Power C+? It might sound too good to be true but Sweet Iris is special because it acts on both the epidermis and dermis.

Earlier this week we showcased an easy, everyday eye tutorial featuring the Alloy Eyes Collection. Today we are taking that simple day look and bringing it to a bold new level.

If we were to pick one word to describe the Alloy Eyes Collection it would be versatile. The palette is the perfect mix of matte & shimmer, warm & cool tones, and neutrals & metallics. The eight shades are exclusive to the kit and can be mixed and matched to create countless looks.

The first snow of the season is falling at the glo headquarters in Denver and even though it sure is pretty we know that along with snow comes dry, dull and flaky skin. Luckily we have a knowledgable education team to help us prepare our skin for winter’s harsh side effects. Our glo Educator, Amanda, shares her favorite products to help you weatherproof your skincare routine and prevent dehydrated, flakey and dull skin this season.

As the weather changes it’s always fun to try the new trends and colors (like this gorgeous metallic smoky eye!) but dealing with the skin issues that arise from changing temperatures isn’t quite as fun. Colder weather tends to cause our skin to dry out which can lead to flaky, uneven and dull skin. 'I like to look concealed, highlighted,and moisturized during the fall season' says our Nation Makeup Artist, Janeena.

We all know that skin cancer is a serious problem but this fact really puts it in perspective: One person in the United States dies from melanoma every hour*. Because of this staggering statistic we are dedicated to developing quality products that offer protection from the sun’s damaging rays. We truly believe that developing safe sun habits is an essential part of everyone’s daily beauty routine even in the winter.

Whether it’s a no-brainer pink, every-day mauve, or goes-with-everything nude -we all have a favorite Lipstick or Gloss that we reach for first. While we love having a signature shade that looks great year round we also love the idea of mixing it up each season. Did you know that  glo offers over 90 different shades of lip products? We think it’s time you step out of your comfort zone and give one of these five fantastic fall shades a try.

For those of you who have attended a glo therapeutics workshop recently you’ve already had the pleasure of meeting the newest member of the glo Education Team - Amanda von dem Hagen. Amanda first came to glo a little over two years ago as a licensed esthetician with over eight years of experience as well as a BS in Business Marketing. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about the glo therapeutics line, she is a talented makeup artist and glo minerals connoisseur.

In past seasons smoky eyes and jewel tones have dominated the holiday makeup landscape. This year we are making a new statement with a modern palette of versatile neutral tones that can create countless combinations. Each shade found in the limited edition Eye Shadow Quad in spellbound* offers a rich, earthy tone and when used together the four shades can help enhance every eye color. Add the all-new Liquid Ink in black and Lash Lengthening Mascara, also found in the Keepsake Collection Train Case, and you have everything you need to recreate this ethereal look.