When I think of youthful skin, a clean, clear and soft complexion comes to mind. That gorgeous dewy look with soft touches of natural pinks and peaches on the eyes, lips and cheeks, with just a touch of bronzer for that sun-kissed healthy glow. If you’ve seen makeup tutorials that create this look, you could be mistaken for thinking foundation, concealer, highlighter and blush is the only way to look like a glowing goddess. But remember, Instagram isn’t reality, and I’m pretty sure most of us aren’t walking around with a ring light projected onto our faces and a makeup artist on hand for touch-ups. As someone who is deeply passionate about living a natural, chemical-free (as much as possible) life, I can promise you that those glowy beautiful complexions can only be created if the canvas itself is glowy and beautiful to begin with (this is why models are required to have good skin!). If the canvas is already glowing to begin with, the products used on top will only enhance what’s already there.
So what is the secret to creating a beautiful, glowing and youthful complexion without the layers of makeup and perfect lighting?
The answer is hydrated, healthy, chemical-free skin. If you want to create a dewy, youthful complexion and maintain a dewy youthful complexion when the makeup comes off, skincare needs to be a priority. Unfortunately, the use of conventional chemical-laden makeup products can lead to breakouts, rashes and dull, dry skin. Professional models who frequently have layers of commercial makeup applied are also regularly visiting beauty therapists for treatments to deeply cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate their skin. Treatments like these can be expensive and often the products used in beauty spas aren’t even organic.
If you are searching for a range of products that are not only organic, but with high quality formulas that nourished and protected the skin, then your search ends, right here.. Let me assure you – it does exist! The EIGHT.OLD range brings skincare that is of the highest quality and also heals the skin, so with each application you are repeating a process that leads to natural, youthful and dewy skin without the need to put anything on it.
My absolute go-to favourite product is the Hydrating Floral Cream, I use this instead of foundation every single day. This Beauty Balm by EIGHT.OLD is a lightweight, creamy balm that blends beautifully and offers a gorgeous, natural tint to the skin which can be layered and set with setting powder for a full coverage look. It is enriched with Vitamin C and key organic extracts that are designed to promote skin rejuvenation so that your canvas (your face!) can be youthful and dewy without makeup. The key to a gorgeous dewy base is hydration, and the Beauty Balm hydrates while also acting as the perfect alternative to foundation. The colour Fair is also perfect for my skin tone and leaves my skin protected instead of vulnerable to chemicals and nasty compounds.
Just like foundation, you can apply this Beauty Balm with a beauty blender, a brush or your fingers. A small amount also goes a long way and I rarely if ever reapply throughout the day, so I’m actually saving money while giving my skin a top quality product. If you’re after a dewy, youthful complexion, rethink the idea that it can only be achieved with makeup. If there is one thing I have learnt through my journey of living a healthier, natural life, it’s that there’s always an alternative to conventional and chemical-laden beauty products. I have also found that often, the alternative healthier product ends up becoming my most adored product.
