Update Your Skincare Routine Like The Stars
Often overlooked fact: Skincare routines are a little bit like your closet. A couple of times a year, you need to switch out the pieces that don’t quite fit the season. It’s sort of like the rule to not wear white after Labor Day! As the weather changes, so does your skin. It only makes sense to adjust your skin care and beauty regime also. You have to pick the right products for the right time of year, and believe me, your favorite celebrities know this all too well.
Two perfect examples are Beyonce Knowles and Halle Berry. Like countless other stars in Hollywood, these two have to remain camera ready at all times for the unexpected paparazzi and picture hounds. Both dazzle their fans with beauty and style, but how do these women maintain their beauty season after season? What are their secrets to keeping it all together summer, winter, or whenever? We’ll share a few of their beauty secrets which keep them looking their absolute best no matter what the season.
Diet and Exercise
Exercise and nutrition are imperative for staying in tip top physical shape. Mrs. Carter starts her day with cereal in the morning and a salad for lunch followed by a light dinner. Part of her regimen is done on stage during her high energy performances which alone seem to be a complete workout. After one of her world tours, she is likely to have shed pounds and toned up those muscles from head to toe. Beyonce is known to give an epic show with a full line up of dancers displaying killer choreography that consist of fast, slow, and everything in between moves to keep this mom in tip top shape.
Halle Berry has been known for her stunning face, but also for her drop dead curves. Who can forget that bikini scene with her slowly emerging from the ocean in “Die Another Day”? Halle says her workout routine is pretty simple. Being a mother of two, she doesn’t have a lot of time for the gym but she makes sure to get lots of cardio in almost every day. Her naturally lean figure requires basic maintenance with light weights and resistance training. Halle also enjoys walking, hiking, and has a strict regimen that she follows which includes elliptical training. As a diabetic, Halle watches what she eats and is very conscious of what she puts in her body. This means she has to stay away from sugar, carbohydrates, salt, and sodium. Protein and vegetables are safe choices for her to consume.
Moisturize
Beyonce believes in moisturizing her entire face with Aquaphor. She said “I go to bed looking totally greasy. It’s not all glamour all the time.” Some of the products she swears by are L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze One Day gel and Scott Barnes Body Bling bronzer. This gives her face a nice even tone. The gel and Body Bling complete the look by adding moisture, shine, and a dewy glow. For special occasions such as red carpet events and guest appearances, she may use gold eye shadow in the corner of her eye and heavy powder to give her face a matte finish look.
Since Beyonce enjoys applying her own make-up, her make-up artist creates a layout of colors and shades illustrating how and where to apply her makeup. She says “Applying my make-up helps get me into character and transforms me into my alter ego Sasha Fierce”.
Less is More
Known for character roles such as “Dorothy Dandridge,” “Cat Woman” and “BAP’s”, Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry has proven to be one of our most enduring beauties on and off the set. Halle does not disappoint on the red carpet, showing that she’s not just another pretty face in the crowd, but has a flair for fashion as well. Ms. Berry is more of a natural beauty and believes less is more. She has served as global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she is set to launch a campaign for the brand’s new Color Stay Whipped Crème foundation. Here are three of Halle’s favorite Revlon products
- Super Lustrous Lipstick
- ColorStay Foundation
- Lash Fantasy Mascara
When Halle is not working, she hardly wears any make-up except for lip balm and DDF sunscreen. She is a firm believer in sunscreen and moisturized skin. She’s usually seen wearing cosmetics that are light and natural. Halle’s make-up is not over stated when done by a makeup artist. She uses nude and neutral lipstick, light foundation, and a little eyeliner on her eyebrows and she’s done. One of Halle Berry’s secrets for fuller, luscious lips is using a toothbrush to brush her lips before applying her lipstick. This is a form of exfoliation which removes dead skin cells and activates collagen, leaving her lips smooth and supple.
Both ladies believe life and family should come first, because a happy household is the foundation to success and happiness. Less stress leaves you looking younger and feeling more energetic. Both of these gorgeous women manage to stay on top of their game by keeping their lives in balance, and developing beauty regimens that complement their busy lifestyles.
Lee Cole
